Photography Basics
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Objective
I can use different camera angles to take more interesting photos.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
David Manning · 11:10
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain what ISO is in photography and how it affects the brightness and graininess of an image.
Why is it generally recommended to keep the ISO as low as possible when taking photos?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“You are taking a photo indoors where the light is dim. Your photo appears dark. What adjustment can you make to the ISO setting to brighten the photo? Explain why this adjustment works. You are taking a photo outside on a sunny day. What ISO setting would you most likely use? Explain why you would choose this setting. Explain what happens to the graininess or noise in a photo as you increase the ISO setting. Why does this happen?”
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