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D080 Elaborate Study Guide Covering Modules 1-12
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Globalization & Economic Systems Exam Guide
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What do incidental light meters measure? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Light meters measures the light that
comes into the camera. This is where you use a handheld
light meter to measure the amount of light falling on the
subject. It is not affected by the brightness or tonality of
the subject and will give you a more accurate reading of
the light on the subject.
What can cause damage to the camera's image sensor? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Long exposure against the sun can
cause permanent damage to the camera's image sensor,
the shutter curtains and the auto focus sensors.
Shutter Curtain - ...ANSWER...✓✓ a focal-plane shutter
consisting of a curtain on two rollers, moved at a
constant speed past the lens opening so as to expose the
film to one of several slots in the curtain, the width of
which determines the length of exposure
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What do low angel shots do to your subject? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Psychologically the effect of the low-
angle shot makes the subject look strong and powerful.
low angle shot - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A low-angle shot is a
shot in which the camera angle is positioned below the
eye line of the subject, pointing upward
Shutter Speed - ...ANSWER...✓✓ the amount of time that
the shutter is open
How is shutter speed measured? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ In
fractions of a second.
Ex: 2000th of one second as a fraction = 1/ 2000 or 2000.
What is a full stop? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ doubling or halving
the amount of light coming into your camera.
Ex:Being able to open your aperture from f/4.0 to f/2.8 is
exactly one full stop of light
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What is the maximum f/stop used for landscapes? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Landscape photography typically uses a
higher f/stop or narrow aperture to more of your scene in
focus. Best to shoot in f/8 to f/11 range top it at f/16
What is an F/Stop? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ An f-stop is a
camera setting that specifies the aperture of the lens on a
particular photograph. It is represented using f-numbers.
The letter "f" stands for focal length of the lens.
What is landscape photography? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of
nature but can also focus on man-made features or
disturbances of landscapes.When discussing orientation
or direction, landscape refers to an image that is wider
than it is tall, that is, shot in a horizontal orientation.
1200X1800 pixels produces what size print? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 4X6 print. If you are unsure of the
answer, always divide the amount of pixels by 300.
What is a studio snoot? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ The snoot is an
adaptable light modifier. It is used to create a very tightly
focused beam of light which has the full intensity of the
D080 Elaborate Study Guide Covering Modules 1-12
Best for Pre-Assessment and OA Prep/ D080
Globalization & Economic Systems Exam Guide
Latest 2025
What do incidental light meters measure? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Light meters measures the light that
comes into the camera. This is where you use a handheld
light meter to measure the amount of light falling on the
subject. It is not affected by the brightness or tonality of
the subject and will give you a more accurate reading of
the light on the subject.
What can cause damage to the camera's image sensor? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Long exposure against the sun can
cause permanent damage to the camera's image sensor,
the shutter curtains and the auto focus sensors.
Shutter Curtain - ...ANSWER...✓✓ a focal-plane shutter
consisting of a curtain on two rollers, moved at a
constant speed past the lens opening so as to expose the
film to one of several slots in the curtain, the width of
which determines the length of exposure
,2|Page
What do low angel shots do to your subject? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Psychologically the effect of the low-
angle shot makes the subject look strong and powerful.
low angle shot - ...ANSWER...✓✓ A low-angle shot is a
shot in which the camera angle is positioned below the
eye line of the subject, pointing upward
Shutter Speed - ...ANSWER...✓✓ the amount of time that
the shutter is open
How is shutter speed measured? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ In
fractions of a second.
Ex: 2000th of one second as a fraction = 1/ 2000 or 2000.
What is a full stop? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ doubling or halving
the amount of light coming into your camera.
Ex:Being able to open your aperture from f/4.0 to f/2.8 is
exactly one full stop of light
, 3|Page
What is the maximum f/stop used for landscapes? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Landscape photography typically uses a
higher f/stop or narrow aperture to more of your scene in
focus. Best to shoot in f/8 to f/11 range top it at f/16
What is an F/Stop? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ An f-stop is a
camera setting that specifies the aperture of the lens on a
particular photograph. It is represented using f-numbers.
The letter "f" stands for focal length of the lens.
What is landscape photography? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of
nature but can also focus on man-made features or
disturbances of landscapes.When discussing orientation
or direction, landscape refers to an image that is wider
than it is tall, that is, shot in a horizontal orientation.
1200X1800 pixels produces what size print? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 4X6 print. If you are unsure of the
answer, always divide the amount of pixels by 300.
What is a studio snoot? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ The snoot is an
adaptable light modifier. It is used to create a very tightly
focused beam of light which has the full intensity of the
