Reflection (Week 2 : 12 Jan 2011)

In week 2, we discuss about case study in class. Let’s take a look at the case study given by Dr. Zaida… 

Should you buy a DSLR or Point and Shoot Digital Camera?

 

Siti Noor Photo has registered a short course on photography and she has decided to purchase a digital camera for the course. She already has the Point and Shoot Digital camera and now she is in dilemma whether she should buy the Digital Single‐ Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. 

Followings is her thought:

“I’m using a compact point and shoot digital camera and i would like to ask it is worth it to upgrade to a DSLR camera? How huge a difference do DSLR cameras make compared to compact point and shoot digital camera? What matters the most when buying a digital camera? Is it the image quality, the brand name or the features offered by the camera?.... Oh friends… please assist me on this…”

I have answer for Siti question. There are 4 main matters the most when buying a digital camera.

1) Image Quality

DSLR - has the larger size of image sensors which allows for larger pixel sizes – generally able to be used at a faster ISO which will lead to faster shutter speeds and less grain.

Point and shoot camera - generally have small image sensors which means that the quality that they produce is generally lower.  If you’re not planning on using your images for major  enlargements or in professional applications that the quality of point and shoot cameras can be more than enough for the average user. 

2) Change Lens

 

 

DSLR - ability to change lenses opens up a world of possibilities for photographers. DSLR can be fitted with many high quality lenses ranging from wide angle to super long focal lengths depending upon what you're photographing (and of course my budget). Add to this a large range of other accessories (flashes, filters etc) and a DSLR can be adapted to many different situations. It should be noted that when it comes to lenses that the diversity in quality of lenses is great. Image quality is impacted greatly by the quality of the lens you use.

Point and shoot camera - has a nice little 3x Optical Zoom (and many these days have longer ones)

3) Depth of field 

 

 

DSLR -  can give you depth of field that puts everything from forground to background in focus through to nice blurry backgrounds.

4) Composition of image

Reflection (Week 1 : 5 Jan 2011)

Today is the first day class and start at 4.30pm. Dr. Zaida explains about course and syllabus, lecturer’s and student’s responsibilities, assignments and projects.

I will explain a little bit about the assignments (Individual Project).

Assignment 1-Digital Image Album

Every student has to prepare Digital Image Album in their blog (in a CD‐ROM) consists of:

i. Realistic Images produced by using DSLR (minimum 8 images – 2 portrait images, 4 landscape images, and 2 macro images). Each image has to be explained with the exposure setting  (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO) that has been used.

ii. At least six images with incorrect exposure and shooting techniques and the corrected
version of the images with the correct exposure and shooting techniques.

Assignment 2-Image Manipulation

For this assignment, every student has to prepare six digital images with different image manipulation techniques using graphic manipulation sofware, which is Adobe Photoshop.This assignment needs to be uploaded in your learning porfolio, which is your blog.  A copy of the files in .psd format needs to be submitted also to the instructor using a CD‐ROM. The original images also has to be display side‐by‐side with the manipulated images. Explain also the image manipulation techniques that have been used to manipulate every image.

Assignment 3-Graphics Design (Poster/Books Cover)

For this assignment, student needs to create an A3 digital poster or book cover to explain one concept in teaching and learning. You can choose any topic and target users for this assignment. As guidelines, followings are potentials concept that you can choose:

i. Human respiratory Process and System
ii. Anaerobic Digestion
iii. Computer System
iv. Photography Shooting Techniques
v. Video Shooting Techniques
vi. Etc.

Your poster/book cover should have more visuals and less text. Provide also explanation on how to produce the poster/book cover (the effects that have been used, filters etc.This assignment needs to be submitted in a softcopy format (.psd and .tiff or jpeg file format) using CD‐ROM.

Learning Outcomes (MPT 1483)

At the end of this course, student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills in visual static production technology especially the photography technology.

2. Analyze the photography technologies and its applications in education.

3. Produce visual static materials using several conventional and digital techniques.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in graphics design principles, process and technologies in developing the visual static materials.

5. Work in team professionally and respect ideas from team members.

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Synopsis (MPT 1483)

This course gives exposures on theories and skills of design and production of visual static media. Besides the conventional methods to produce visual‐based materials, this course will be focused more on the use of a digital camera and computer to produce quality of images. Several photography techniques, approaches in developing of digital images, and image manipulation techniques will be shared in this course to produce excellent and quality images. Using the digital images, students will develop a complete package of teaching and learning materials based on visual as a medium. The package will be tested and evaluated by a group of target users. 

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First Step...

Alhamdulillah...my first blog has been created...Actually, it is the requirement for subject that I have registered for this semester MPT 1483 (Visual Technology Production) conducted by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaidatun Tasir.

Let's Start A Step With Visual Technology Production Knowledge... =D