Free Project: Technical Research

 Since my free project is mobile photography, I decided to do a study on technical tips for improving shooting. In this post, I will share my results. For the project I will use my phone iPhone 11, so here will be the results associated with this type of phone.

- Usage of gridlines to balance shot

To turn on this function I opened my Settings, clicked Camera, and switched 'Grid' on. This is a really useful tip, as it helps with building the frame. With Grid I can make my composition more interesting by using the rule of thirds, golden ratio, or lead room composition. 


- HDR Mode

'High dynamic range or HDR, is a camera app feature that helps balance the light and dark elements in a high-contrast photo'. (Cox, 2022) Regarding this advice, I will try to experiment. After all, shooting without this feature can make my picture pretentious and disformed color, which is what I need. However, I will also take pictures using this mode.

-Mobile tripod 

I have two tripods at home and I will definitely use them. This will help to make images that will then be easier to edit. I’ll also use the timer because I’ll probably be my own model. And in order for the frame to stand as I originally wanted, I need a tripod. 

-Usage of different angles and lines 

Since my photo shoot is not subject to strict frames, I want to experiment over different angles, tilting the camera in different directions, to create an unusual effect. 

- Repetitive pattern

Repetitive elements are quite pleasing to the ordinary eye. I want to do repetitive elements by working with reflections, different techniques, and editing. 

-Creating abstracts 

To make my series of photos interesting to look at, I will work on the contrast of light and color. Thanks to special color filters for the camera I want to achieve a contrast that will be interesting to observe. 

-Burst Mode 

This is a function where you can take a clear picture in motion. I opened my camera and swiped the shutter button to the left to do this. 

-Work with light

'The flash can help emphasize shade, make colors brighter, and add other nifty effects—experiment by taking one photo with the flash, then one without'. (Puet, 2023) Working with light is almost the most important part of my work. I’m going to try different ways to work with a color lamp, color filters for light, a regular ring lamp, and a normal flash on my phone. I want to create an extravaganza of different colors and a celebration of light. 

-Using different equipment 

Multicolored glass and vases are what can become a cool lens and give the photograph the desired unusual effect. In the form of tripod vases, you can use a stack of books or even a mug. As decoration can be ordinary furniture. 

- Panning

Panning is a photographic technique that combines a slow shutter speed with camera motion to create a sense of speed around a moving object. (Discovery Center Team) To create an effect of panning I used Lightroom, where I could put the right settings. From my photography classes, I found out that this is important to shutter my speed below 1/60 to create this effect. 



References

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/good-pictures-phone-tips

https://www.lifewire.com/tips-for-mobile-photography-2378404

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/ipha42c55cd0/ios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MovKfetyk0I

https://learn.corel.com/what-is-panning/#:~:text=Panning%20is%20a%20photographic%20technique,car%2C%20or%20a%20running%20dog.


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