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1. 4 H Technology Series Discovering Digital Cameras Introduction Cameras and photography have come a long way since the first photo was developed in 1826 The latest technology has given people the ability to snap a shot view it almost instantly and erase it right there if they wish Most cameras not only have easily adjustable settings but many know how to adjust themselves In almost two hundred years the art and science of photography has grown closer to the convenience and functionality of computer technology We take photos for many reasons including to be creative or to preserve a deleted maybe they are just not good photos For those you keep regardless of how you store them electronically or printed and collected in a binder or album it is important to clearly label them During this project you will want to label photos to remind you what skill builder or assignment they came from In your ongoing photography experiences correct labeling will help you find them and remember who what where and when Build on your knowledge from Exploring Technology to know how to safely use electronic storage and the internet Marty s Photography Facts Marty is back to share advice on how you can improve your photos Look for him throughout the manual for information that will help you improve your photography skills Learning is 3D To help you get the most out of your learning each project me
2. On board flash systems on your camera can light up a dark image or chase away shadows lin up close portraits Sometimes cameras use this automatically others get you to set it off Su oP When you want it WwW wr ip uy i ae i Le m m An Eye for Photography How does the camera adjust the amount of light it lets in The same way your eyes do Camera apertures work the same way as human pupils do How do your eyes adjust to light Write down the difference between an eye in bright light and an eye in low light Apertures work this way too controlling feature The shutter How a Camera opens and shuts quickly when the Works shutter button is pushed letting a controlled amount of light determined by the aperture to focus through the lens and onto the digital sensor In addition to the aperture the camera has another light T Pentaprism Digital Sensor Shutter oot Mirror Mouse s Mention i Lenses can focus the light in such a way that the light is magnified Do it i This translates into a zoom feature on your camera which can na ee make images appear bigger than they are Great for capturing Limitless Lightin pictures from far off or for getting details close up Cameras come equipped with technology that can automatically adjust the shutter aperture and other parts to meet specific light conditions Take a look at the different settings on your expo sure dial Here are exa
3. Danger Builder e The Basics Parts and Pieces Skill Builder 2 Skill Builder 3 Skill Builder 4 Skill Builder 5 Skill Builder 6 Recognize a point and shoot camera from a DSLR camera Name and understand the function of basic camera parts Use basic camera features How it Works and How You Work it e Understand how cameras record images e Identify lighting situations e Use exposure settings Camera Survival e Safely handle a camera in many environments e Clean and maintain camera e Identify suitable batteries and memory cards Creative Composition Make use of the rule of thirds Use different lighting effects Use different perspectives Polishing and Preserving Pictures e Safely store digital photos e Use photo enhancing software e Create a digital scrapbook Feature Functions My Camera Faulty Photography An Eye for Photography Limitless Lighting Camera Care Work With it Cleaning the Camera Hectic Handling Do You See What See The Rule of Thirds Locating Lighting What Now Storing and Sharing Digital Touch ups e Scrapping it Together Showcase e Explain success in using the skills listed above e Showcase Challenge amp e My Portfolio Page 23 y amp Portfolio MANITOBA AGRICULTURE FOOD AND RURAL INITIATIVES GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF wef forcoltureand Agriculture et Agri Food Canada Agroalimentaire Canada 2 Skill Builder i Good Habits
4. Marty Says Digital cameras are relatively new on the technology scene a 2 gt DISCOVER especially when you compare them with film cameras which have been around for more than one hundred years Some things never change though and professional habits and techniques from film photography often apply just as much to digital practices E skis CHECKLIST Important words 6 e Recognize hazardous situations Watch for these important Nt Use professional courtesies words throughout this builder e Properly prepare for outings Photo shoot courtesy Dream it Whether you re new to photography or have been doing it for a while al ready there are some things that everybody needs reminding of Safety and professionalism can easily be forgotten when you see an opportunity for that perfect picture but sometimes it s this forgetfulness that can cost you T the shot Safety Sensitive Think of the situations people take pictures of then think of the hazards Here are some silly situations How could a photographer deal with these hazards or situations e Nice cliff think FII just lean out here a bit and ahhhhhh e Wow Look at those flames If can just get a little closer e TIl just lean in a bit closer and get a picture of those whirling gears My long hair keeps flipping in the way e That new mother is blocking my view of the new calf Guess I ll have to get in the pen wi
5. Print photos If you use quality photo paper most home computer printers can produce high quality photographs Many department stores have self serve kiosks that can print your images Digital Touch ups Choose three of your photos which you would like to edit using post processing software While you are editing them make sure that you use at least three of the following tools at some point e Blur Sharpen The Blur tool removes detail from the selected area drawing interest away from it Sharpen has the opposite effect and makes an area clearer and more eye catching e Burn Dodge The dodge tool takes darkness out of images Burning adds dark to your images Lightening shadows can enhance portraits while darkening changes where the eye is drawn to e Clone Displayed as a stamp the clone tool is a fantastic way to rid your image of unwanted elements by cloning and copying from a different area of the image e Crop Crop is best used to enhance your composition or to crop out distracting elements from your photos e Eye Dropper The eye dropper allows you to sample colour from anywhere on your document This is fantastic when trying to match colours from your photo or document e Layers amp Masking As you become more advanced with your editing familiarize yourself with layers and masking These tools enhance your ability to manipulate images in many ways e Patch Used when a more seamless look is required when copying from o
6. with other project members or family members to learn how people have been displaying and storing their photos List ideas below and brainstorm advantages and disadvantages for each idea ee eee l o AR a ee A gt A Do it There are many things you can do with digital photos The three ideas covered in this builder are e Storing photos where they will be safe for years to come e Enhancing photos using post processing software e Creating a digital scrapbook to better display your photos Storing and Sharing With all the photos you can take you will want to share them with others and store them safely and securely so that people can view them any time Be sure to label your photos Correct labeling will help you find them and remember who what where and when Choose at least one activity from the list on the following page Your leader can help you choose and guide you through it 18 E Store photos on a CD Photos stored on a CD are not lost if your hard drive crashes and are easily shared among friends and family E E mail photos Send your photos to friends and family all over the world with e mail When DISCOVER saving photos for emailing resolution size should be no more than 72 dpi E Upload photos to a website c 7 Online photo storage sites let you upload store manage and share photos with others Set your privacy settings to private so your work is only viewed by people you approve
7. am it Here are some Showcase Challenge Suggestions Demonstrate something you made e Make a poster or display or learned about Make a pamphlet Make a computer presentation e g PowerPoint Give a speech Write a report Use your new skills to help with the Or come up with your own idea It is Club Achievement plans up to you and your leader E My Showcase Challenge Plan _ E Leanann Y Ccanaoe My showcase idea What materials and resources do need Who do I need to help me When do I need to have things done by 2 Do it Insert or attach your finished product or a photo of you sharing your skills in your Showcase Challenge WV Dig It Now that you have showcased your project skills e How did your Showcase Challenge go What would you do differently next time How will you use your new skills in the future in different situations Manitoba Pe s M 4 H Portfolio Page Date Year in 7 H Hours Spent on 4 H ____ Project and Other 4 H Aaa Discovering Teams Project Skills Chart To be completed by the leader and the member based on observations and conversations throughout the project Skill Builder Members will be able to We know this because Each Builder had a Skills Checklist which identified the skill Identify activities completed and record you will learn observations and information from discussions about activities Recognize hazardous situations U
8. before What are they Dig it Check it Review the Skills Checklist on page 6 What skills have you developed Do you need more practice Record it Discuss what you have learned with your leader and record the information on your Portfolio Page Apply it How could you teach someone when to use one of the basic features red eye reduction flash different exposure settings What s next Now that you understand the outside parts of your camera it s time to look at the inside The next builder looks at how your camera works and how you can use it better Experiment with different camera features and functions before the next meeting How do you think they work Skill Builder 3 How it Works and How You Work it Marty says How exactly is your camera able to see How does it record an image This builder will help you find the answers to these An questions while at the same give you more tips for taking your photos You ll find that once you understand how the camera works you will know how to use it to the best of its abilities Important words B skiles CHECKLIST Watch for these important words e Understand how cameras record images throughout this builder e Identify lighting situations Aperture pixel e Use exposure settings appropriately processor shutter exposure tungsten fluorescent Dream it To understand how a camera works you need to understand how your eyes w
9. deas down below Does everyone s cameras look the same Marty says There are different types of cameras Two of the main types include the point and shoot camera and the DSLR digital single lens Camera equipment is expensive lts understandable that people reflex camera A basic difference between can be protective of it Never them is that a DSLR camera has a detachable lens and gives more control over camera handle camera equipment settings In this project we will focus on point without the owner s permission and shoot cameras Point and Shoot Parts and Pieces Try to match up the descriptions on the next page with the camera parts in the diagram Write the box numbers in the descriptions that fit what the box points to Then write in the names of the parts inside the empty boxes Discuss your answers with other members and your leader to find out what each part is called Cameras have this part to show you what the unprocessed image looks like before it is digitalized This is where your camera sends data to be stored onto a
10. enly across your image to create three columns and three rows like a tic tac toe board You will notice that the lines intersect in four spots These are the sweet spots and placing the subject of your photograph close to one of these spots can drastically improve the visual appeal of your image While you complete the next two activities practice and experiment with the rule of thirds in your photos Locating Lighting As you already know light plays a very important role in photography Knowing the different effects which light can have on an image is crucial to taking good photographs The direction that light comes from determines what sorts of shadows will be cast in your picture which can greatly alter the mood or feeling of your image The most common examples of directional lighting are e Front lighting light comes from directly in front of the subject e Side lighting light comes from either the left or right side of the subject e Back lighting light source is directly behind the subject e Top lighting light source is directly above the subject Choose a couple of people or objects to use as subjects and portray each subject in at least one photograph for each example of directional lighting I ishti aYa Ti InNntrng Front Lighting Bae Side Lighting Top Lighting Hedgehog Human Hawk In addition to where you place your subject in the picture the angle at which you view you
11. eting has the following parts Dream it Plan for success Do it Hands on learning Dig it What did you learn Dig It P noove OA Table of Contents Introduction Project Summary Skill Builder Good Habits Skill Builder 2 The Basics Skill Builder 3 How it Works and How You Work it Skill Builder 4 Camera Survival Skill Builder 5 Creative Composition Skill Builder 6 Polishing and Preserving Pictures 00 Showcase Challenge 21 Portfolio Page Draft 2009 EN NO ee Picture This There is lots of free photography information to be found online but remember what you learned in Exploring Technology about being cautious when you surf What Skills Will You Learn A Each section or Builder in this project has activities that will help your project group learn to do by doing while learning new skills and having fun To complete this project you must e Complete the activities in each Builder OR a similar activity that focuses on the same skills as you and your leader may plan other activities e Plan and complete the Showcase Challenge e Complete the Portfolio Page e Participate in your club s Achievement See the inside back cover for more information about 4 H Achievements Skill Good Habits Recognize hazardous situations Use professional courtesies e Properly prepare for outings e Safety Sensitive e Get Ready Capturing
12. g your camera Hectic Handling Taking your camera out for photo shoots can present unforeseen risks for your camera Luckily there are a few things you can do to protect it Try taking pictures in the following situations to get used to certain methods of protecting your camera e Always use a wrist or neck strap with your camera Strap your camera on and take pictures in any position except standing up Some positions might be a little unsteady but your strap should help prevent you from dropping your camera e Hold your camera with two hands This helps steady it and makes it harder to accidently drop your camera To further steady your camera tuck your arms in against your chest or sides Try taking pictures of moving objects or animals while doing this e Rain and dust are both terrible for your camera If you are taking pictures on a dusty or rainy day place your camera inside a sandwich bag and cut a hole just big enough for the lens to poke through Practice taking pictures with a bag on your camera Store it safely Cameras are vulnerable even when not in use Store your camera in its case whenever you are not taking pictures When travelling wi
13. ll help you ask yourself these same questions and add some creativity to your compositions SKILLS CHECKLIST Important words Watch for these important words f i ag y e Make use of the rule of thirds 4 e Use different lighting effects e Use different perspectives throughout this builder Viewpoint subject composition Dream it Marty s Camera Jargon Do You See What See The subject of your picture is what Which photo has the best angle you are actually taking a photo of 2 Which has the best subject Usually you want to compose your 3 Which uses the best lighting picture in such a way that everything in your image compliments the subject In the space provided below answer these somehow questions using these four pictures and explain why you chose your answers Which photo did you like the best Compare your ideas with other members Do they share your thoughts Or were their answers very different from yours What makes a good photograph is a matter of personal taste Everyone likes different photos for different reasons Here is a look at some of those reasons 5 Do it The Rule of Thirds DISCOVER gt One of the most valuable rules to learn is the T Rule of Thirds Placing your subject using this rule will help draw interest to your subject and make the picture more appealing overall What is the rule of thirds Imagine four lines placed ev
14. lse s property and leave it in the same or better condition than you found it e If there is a sign saying No Photos obey it Otherwise you may lose your memory stick or your entire camera If it is a military zone you might have some explaining to do Do it Capturing Danger Find a picture and attach it to the next page that you think would be exciting or interesting to take You can take a few pictures with your own camera and choose one or look through old newspapers and magazines to find something you like If you can t find anything you like draw your own situation What are the hazards in this picture a What preparations need to be done before setting out to take this picture lt What would a courteous photographer need to do to take this picture Why did you choose this picture Dig it Now that you know how to spot potentially hazardous situations you understand so
15. me common courtesies when taking pictures and know how to prepare before you start your photo shoot you can practice teaching what you know Have a short discussion with a friend and or family member on the photo you chose above and explain to your audience about the hazards preparations and necessary courtesies in the picture What s next You know what to look out for when you re taking your pictures but are you familiar with your camera yet Understanding your camera inside and out will help you take even better pictures 5 Skill Builder 2 The Basics Marty Says You might have known how to push a shutter button on a camera for quite some time But do you know what that actually does You know you take pictures with a camera but how exactly does the camera take the pictures Understanding how photographs are created will allow you to manipulate certain elements of your camera to create better quality pictures SKILLS CHECKLIST Important words Watch for these important words p 4 Recognize a point and shoot camera throughout this builder from a DSLR camera asf e Name and understand the function of lt basic camera parts Point and shoot e Use basic camera features DSLR LCD lens Dream it Take a good look at everyone s cameras Can you name any of their parts How do you think cameras work Talk with the other members in your group and see if you can figure out how a camera records images Jot some i
16. memory card When it is too dark for good pictures or when a bright light casts unwanted shadows this part of the camera can provide extra lighting to ZZ balance your shot DISCOVER This light can be used to reduce the red eye effect present in some pictures This scrolls through exposure settings to set the camera for specific situations Possibly the most important part this collects light and focuses it onto a sensor inside the camera The camera uses this liquid crystal display to show you what it sees although the image may be slightly distorted Every part of the camera is built onto this piece which is usually designed to be easy to handle Parts of a Camera 3 ci io if im io TE Do it E a Feature Functions f S It s time to get better acquainted with your camera s basic i Oo features Take a few pictures which display the following features lt Y in action 4 Red eye reduction if you have it 2 Flash 3 Exposure settings choose just a few 4 Zoom Take before and after shots to show what the image looks like without using the feature and then how the feature changes the image Put these photos in an album or a computer folder and clearly label what they show My camera Draw or attach a picture of your camera in the space below Label it s parts What type of camera do you have DISCOVER gt Does your camera have any parts that were not listed
17. mples of the most common settings and what they are used for Automatic Mode Puts the camera in chargeo f A Portrait Mode Shoot portraits with the background all settings Great for first time users in soft focus A Aperture Prioritv Adiust aperture to soften or sharpen the focus of the camera or to allow more light to enter the camera Landscape Mode Get great detail for nature shots Macro Mode Take close ups of flowers insects or other small subjects B Shutter Priority Select fast shutter speeds to stop Motion slow speeds to suggest movement Sports Action Mode Freezes motion in sports aperture settings and experiment Night Mode Use at night or in low light conditions slow shutter speed Auto Multi Program Automatically sets aperture size and shutter speed for a perfect exposure but allows for more creative control Does your camera have settings that are not listed in this builder Draw their icon in the spaces below and give a brief description of what they are used for you can learn this from looking at your camera or by reading your owner s manual i lt DISCOVER gt Get familiar with your settings by taking pictures using at least five of the preset exposures Hints e Take more than one picture for each setting Digital free Take as many pictures as you like and choose some as your favourites e Try taking the same picture under different lighting conditions or with different exposu
18. ne area to another Great for wrinkles amp blemishes e Text The text tool allows you to add text to your images such as names dates slogans anything you d like Mouse Message Always keep a separate copy of any photos you edit You may want to return to a picture at a later time to try out a new editing trick you ve learned but if you don t have the original version of the photo you may be out of luck Scrapping it Together Just like the cameras you ve used in this manual scrapbooks and photo albums have gone digital too Using digital scrapbooking software create a small 2 3 Digital Scrapbooking Tips MR S gt page scrapbook to display some of your best photos Choose a theme for your scrapbook and try to choose photos and scrapbook graphics that relate to your theme Use a variety of page designs and layouts to keep your scrapbook interesting wees Don t get so caught up in digital doo dads that you bury your B pictures beneath your graphics Find a balance between pt pictures and graphics i Crop out unnecessary parts of your photos to enhance their A composition and make the most of the space that you have Change the colour scheme of your scrapbook to set the mood or feeling Use text to tell the who what when where and why of your pictures Dig it How did you store or share your photos List one thing you liked about the method you chose and
19. nts or suggestions for this or other 4 H projects contact Manitoba 4 H Projects Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives 1129 Queens Avenue Brandon MB R7A IL9 Email 4h gov mb ca Phone 204 726 6613 Fax 204 726 6260 This manual is for educational use only and is not intended as professional advice For more information about 4 H and the many 4 H opportunities available please visit VMN http www gov mb ca agriculture 4 h What is 4 H 4 H is an international youth organization involving more than 7 In Canada 4 H began in 1913 in Roland Manitoba as a community based organization dedicated to growth and development of rural youth Today s 4 H program reaches both farm and non farm youth across Canada The motto of Learn to Do by Doing is embodied in the program as 4 H focuses on skill development as well as personal development of life skills such as communications leadership and citizenship 4 H Motto Learn To Do by Doing 4 H Pledge pledge My HEAD to clearer thinking My HEART to greater loyalty My HANDS to greater service My HEALTH to better living For my club my community and my country 4 H Quality Equation Principles Quality People e Promote responsibility respect trust honesty fairness sportsmanship citizenship teamwork and caring Quality Experiences e Provide members with personal development and skill development experiences Quality Pr
20. ojects e Promote and value quality effort e Promote high quality safe food production within industry standards Manitoba 4 H project material is developed by Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives MAFRI MANITOBA AGRICULTURE FOOD AND RURAL INITIATIVES GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF fae Aorculturcand Agriculture et Agri Food Canada Agroalimentaire Canada
21. ork A camera sees in the same basic way that we see things As you read this page light from a light source in the room is beaming onto the paper The light bounces off of the paper and straight into your eyes Ouch Actually as you ve probably guessed you don t feel the light entering your eyes The only way to know that you see light is by well seeing Without light you wouldn t see anything at all Your eyes can read the light when it enters them and they tell your brain what they read Cameras work the same way but instead of eyes and a brain they have pixels and a processor Pixels are millions of little light sensors which read light and then send the information to a processor which makes sense of the information Faulty Photography Instructions Take several pictures from areas with different situations of light Take a few photos lit by sunlight fluorescent light tungsten light and limited light or darkness Use the same exposure settings for each photograph 2 Write down some comments below about how the images turned out Which exposure setting were you on Did your camera try to adjust itself Which picture turned out the best Which one turned out the worst Comments on my photos Setting used Did it adjust itself The type of lighting in the best picture was The type of lighting in the worst picture was po me m EES SS SS SS ee ES ee SS SE ES eS SS Ss E i Message from Marty
22. prevent you from dropping your camera 5 If this gets dirty it can ruin any pictures you take 7 Using this will protect your camera when it s not in use Do it Work With It This activity will introduce you to your camera s smaller parts which are susceptible to wear and tear A Make sure your camera is off then remove the batteries What kind of batteries does your camera use Common examples include AA AAA or a special battery type used only by your camera B Inspect the batteries and battery compartment for signs of corrosion Rub the contacts on the batteries and camera with a clean cloth If you see any marks on the contact points use a pencil eraser to rub them off Brush out any dust and discard any corroded batteries Marty s Battery Banter Mouse Memory Tip When buying new batteries try to buy a NiHM or lithium battery over an alkaline battery These will give you a much longer shooting time If you need lots of storage space get a few small cards instead of one big one If you lose a card or it becomes corru
23. pted you won t lose all of your photos 2 A While your camera is off remove your memory card from the camera What kind of card does your camera use There are two kinds of storage cards SanDisk Secure Data Cards are some of the smallest cards available and are used in both l aa point and shoot and DSLR cameras They can also be used as memory for cell phones ae video game systems MP3 players and PDA s Mini SD cards are also available 32cB Samisk E tre as Compact Flash Cards are mostly used in DSLR cameras and have CompactFlash the benefit of a built in controller chip allowing for faster transfer 30 rates 32GB Samisk B Here is a general guide to how many Memory Card images will fit on each size of memory card based on 6 10 mega pixel cameras Camera 1 GB 4GB 16GB 32GB How much storage does your card have 300 1 200 4 800 9 600 Goo eae ck eee ee ee ee eme 20 0 seo 730 rome is eo 2600 5200 Ist storage card 2nd storage card 3rd storage card Cleaning the Camera It is always a good idea to keep the exterior of the camera clean using a lint free cloth To clean the lens use a lens pen or a can of compressed air For fingerprints use lens cleaner and lens paper and wipe gently so as to not damage the lens Digital single lens reflex DSLR cameras have more parts and are more complicated to clean Check your user s manual for directions Practice cleanin
24. r subject is also important Consider different points of view when you compose your shots Select a couple of subjects and photograph them from three different viewpoints Shoot from the viewpoint of a hedgehog a human and a hawk and compare the results of the different perspectives Try experimenting with different lighting too Want to learn more about composition Try searching camera composition reginald green for a quirky informational video Or check out www photoinf com General for lots of composition information Dig it Take a look at your pictures from the Hedgehog Human Hawk activity Discuss the following questions How does the hedgehog s viewpoint affect the picture How does the hawk s viewpoint change the way
25. re settings e Experiment using flash and zoom to see what you like Try taking photos multiple times with and without zoom or flash so that you can really see what a difference they make Dig it Which exposure settings did you use 2 How did you decide which settings to use 3 Did you find special ways of using any of the settings or features such as zoom and flash List at least one use that you think will be particularly handy in your future photos and why it s useful What s next Now that you have a good understanding of how to use the technical parts of your camera the next builder will show you ways of protecting and handling your camera These techniques will prepare you for photo shoots in some unusual situations lt gt Skill Builder 4 Camera Survival Marty says Se The job that digital cameras do requires that they be clean and 7 in good repair to work properly This builder will show you Vv how to care for and protect your camera so that you can go out and use it in many different environments and situations without risking the well being of your valuable equipment SKILLS CHECKLIST Important words Os be e Safely handle a camera in many Watch for these z environments important words hel e Clean and maintain camera throughout this builder e Identify suitable batteries and Secure data card compact flash memory cards card corrosion Dream it Your camera i
26. s a valuable and delicate piece of technology but with proper care and maintenance you d be surprised just how long it can last Camera Care Complete the following crossword puzzle to find Be ee ee ee el iiai out some common issues you ll encounter and Want more info on camera care a hopefully prevent with your camera www youtube com watch v oomHLUIdwDQ Yr POR RRROROROOCOROROOCOOOOCOOOOROCOORO ROO ROC OROOQOR ORO COTE en Across 2 Put your camera in one of these if you must take Camera Care Crossword photos in a rainy or dusty environment 3 These tiny particles can ruin your camera if they get inside of it 6 This can be lost or corrupted erasing all of your pictures Down These can corrode inside your camera leaving residue 4 Wearing this at all times can
27. se professional courtesies Properly prepare for outings Recognize a point and shoot camera from a DSLR camera Name and understand the function of basic camera parts Use basic camera features Understand how cameras record images Identify lighting situations Use exposure settings Safely handle a camera in many environments Clean and maintain camera Identify suitable batteries and memory cards Make use of the rule of thirds Use different lighting effects Use different perspectives Safely store digital photos Use photo enhancing software Create a digital scrapbook Explain Success in using the skills listed above Showcase Challenge Additional Comments Activities Leader Point of Praise am most impressed by acknowledge that the member has completed the 4 H project requirements Y i ba e u keunt ee Leader s Signature V DA Above and Beyond In addition to project skills 4 H also increases skills in meeting management communications leadership community involvement through participation in club area or provincial 4 H events or activities List below any activities you participated in this year in 4 H Some examples include Executive Positions Held Workshops Communication Community Service Rally Bonspiels Conferences Judging Camps Trips Awards Representation to Area or Provincial Councils etc Feel Free to add additional pages that include awards certificates ne
28. th her e wonder how fast polar bears can run hi ib e What a great electrical storm If shelter under this tree it will keep fs id my camera dry while take shots e These silly yellow police tapes keep flapping in my way I ll just step over and Use the situations described on the previous page to come up with some safety guidelines which you can keep in mind when you re setting up to take your pho tographs a Get_Ready Look closely at the photos in this builder Can you think of anything the photographer would have had to prepare for before setting out on their photo shoot Make a quick list of things you might need or need to check before you set out to take photos A Camera Mouse s Manners Marty knows that not everyone likes to have their picture taken There are a few courtesies to keep in mind when taking pictures e Ask someone before you take their picture and respect their answer Never publish someone s picture without their permission e Don t display someone s picture if it makes them look terrible Think how you would like to be treated e Get permission to go on someone e
29. th your camera make sure it is secure Extreme temperatures can damage your camera so don t leave it where it can get very hot or cold Check it Review the Skills Checklist on page 12 What skills have you developed Do you need more practice Record it Discuss what you have learned with your leader and record the information on your Portfolio Page Apply it What advice would you give to someone who was buying memory cards and batteries for their camera What s next After finishing this builder you should be better prepared for getting more creative with your photography The next builder will go over basic elements of what makes an appealing picture Take a look at pictures you re drawn to What is it that you like about them 14 Skill Builder 5 Creative Composition Marty says a Deciding how to put together your photo is called b DISCOVER composition When a professional photographer composes their pictures they ask themselves questions like VVhere is the light coming from What will be the subject of my image What is the best angle to take this picture from This builder wi
30. things appear How does the angle and height affect what your eye is first drawn to 2 What effects did lighting play in your photos Examine all of the pictures you took in this activity Which direction of lighting did you use most in your Hedgehog Human Hawk activity Why do you think this is 3 The composition basics that were introduced in this builder are present in virtually all photos regardless of whether or not the photographer chose to manipulate them Can you think of other art or media forms which may have rules of composition What s next Now that you re well on your way into photography it s time to find out how you can make your best pictures even better There are lots of things you can do with photos once you have them and this last activity will help you discover your options Skill Builder 6 Polishing and Preserving Pictures Marty says Now that you have lots of photos and the know how to f create many more this builder will show you what to do with them Which ones are your best photos Can you make them better How can you keep them safe for years to come These are all questions that this builder will help you answer SKILLS CHECKLIST Important words A Safely store digital photos Watch for these m e Use photo enhancing software important words PAE EAN e Create a digital scrapbook throughout this builder Post processing resolution mood Dream it What Now Talk
31. w clippings photos or other items that describe your 4 H involvement Member Point of Pride What I learned What need to improve on What want others to notice Member s Signature Point of Praise Another s perspective on your achievements in 4 H community professionals MAFRI staff 4 H club head leaders 4 H Ambassadors friends of 4 H am most impressed by believe that you have learned In the future encourage you to Signature 4 H Achievement a 4 H Achievement is a 4 H club celebration when members have completed their projects Achievements K DISCOVER gt are planned by the club to give recognition to members v and leaders for their accomplishments in their 4 H projects and club activities A 4 H Achievement can take many different formats from choosing a theme to member project displays to members using their new skills for the event entertainment food decorating photographer etc to members presenting their project to the whole group the options are endless and open to the creativity of the members and leaders in each club Clubs may also plan their Achievement to promote 4 H to the community or to recognize sponsors and others who have helped the club Members and leaders be sure to check your project books for the project completion requirements so you will be ready for your club s Achievement celebration If you have any questions comme
32. why you liked it and one part of it that you didn t like What could you do to get around the part that you didn t like While you were enhancing your photos did you find any tools that you found to be more helpful than others Describe the tool that you found the most useful or the most important and why you feel that way Looking over your scrapbook what is your favourite part about how it turned out What do you like about it If you did this scrapbook over again what would you add to it or do differently and why is that What s Next You have completed all of the Discovering Digital Photography builders You should now understand how to use your camera and how to take great pictures Complete your Portfolio Pages with your leader The Showcase Challenge is next 20 Showease Challenge Bringing it all together Now that you have finished this project it is time to think about how you will share your experiences and knowledge with others You may put your new skills to work by helping at a community event or at your club Achievement or teaching others about your topic The goal of the Showcase Challenge is to help highlight your new skills and help you understand how you can use them It can be an opportunity to receive feedback from others on your project So go back through your manual and find some highlights of your learning what you are proud of and think about how you will showcase it Dre

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