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PCC Photography Test 3 Questions &
Answers Questions and Correct Answers
Characteristics of black and white photography— Ans: 1. Tend to
be very compelling
2. Tend to be more abstract
3. Good B&W images have contrast
4. You should shoot in color and convert to B&W
Characteristics of landscape photography— Ans: 1. Find a good
subject in the scene
2. Be aware of the sun in relation to the camera (lens flares, sun
can reveal dirt on lens)
3. Set up the camera for a great depth of field (need a slower ss,
focus on hyperlocal distance)
What is a panorama?— Ans: Shooting an image that is wider or
taller than what our camera can take a picture of
How do you choose a focal length for taking a panorama?— Ans:
1. Choose what makes most sense for the subject
2. To include more sky or water, use a short focal length for a
wider field of view
3. Shoot the photos wider than you want in the composition
4. Can have barrel distortion with a short focal length
Will a short focal length give a wider or shorter field of view?—
Ans: Wide
Will you get barrel distortion with a longer or shorter focal
length?— Ans: Short focal length
How to correctly pan for a photo— Ans: 1. Make sure you pan in
the center of the focal plane
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2. Use tripod for less shake
3. If you have a moving subject, pan in the opposite direction
4. Keep a consistent exposure throughout the shot
5. As you pan, allow for 1/4 of the images to overlap in the shots
Characteristics of High-Dynamic Range images— Ans: 1. Eyes have
a greater dynamic range
2. Takes 3 photos stacked on top of each other
3. Each pixel has 3 sets of data that can be drawn from
4. Images that are darker, brighter, and in the middle create more
dynamic range
5. Shoot non-moving subjects
What does HDR image mean?— Ans: High-Dynamic range image
What are the steps to shooting HDR images?— Ans: 1. Mount the
camera on a tripod
2. Set camera to RAW mode (gives more information)
3. Use manual or aperture priority mode
4. Use auto bracket/drive
Best tips for shooting sports— Ans: 1. Make sure you understand
the key moments in the game
2. Use a fast lens
3. Shutter speed is your main concern (use a shutter speed fast
enough to freeze motion/blur action)
What is a fast lens?— Ans: A lens where the aperture can open
wider than lens being compared
Which is faster? f/2.8 or f/3.5?— Ans: f/2.8 (wider lens is faster)
Will a wider lens give a wider or shallower depth of field?— Ans:
Shallower
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PCC Photography Test 3 Questions &
Answers Questions and Correct Answers
Characteristics of black and white photography— Ans: 1. Tend to
be very compelling
2. Tend to be more abstract
3. Good B&W images have contrast
4. You should shoot in color and convert to B&W
Characteristics of landscape photography— Ans: 1. Find a good
subject in the scene
2. Be aware of the sun in relation to the camera (lens flares, sun
can reveal dirt on lens)
3. Set up the camera for a great depth of field (need a slower ss,
focus on hyperlocal distance)
What is a panorama?— Ans: Shooting an image that is wider or
taller than what our camera can take a picture of
How do you choose a focal length for taking a panorama?— Ans:
1. Choose what makes most sense for the subject
2. To include more sky or water, use a short focal length for a
wider field of view
3. Shoot the photos wider than you want in the composition
4. Can have barrel distortion with a short focal length
Will a short focal length give a wider or shorter field of view?—
Ans: Wide
Will you get barrel distortion with a longer or shorter focal
length?— Ans: Short focal length
How to correctly pan for a photo— Ans: 1. Make sure you pan in
the center of the focal plane
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2. Use tripod for less shake
3. If you have a moving subject, pan in the opposite direction
4. Keep a consistent exposure throughout the shot
5. As you pan, allow for 1/4 of the images to overlap in the shots
Characteristics of High-Dynamic Range images— Ans: 1. Eyes have
a greater dynamic range
2. Takes 3 photos stacked on top of each other
3. Each pixel has 3 sets of data that can be drawn from
4. Images that are darker, brighter, and in the middle create more
dynamic range
5. Shoot non-moving subjects
What does HDR image mean?— Ans: High-Dynamic range image
What are the steps to shooting HDR images?— Ans: 1. Mount the
camera on a tripod
2. Set camera to RAW mode (gives more information)
3. Use manual or aperture priority mode
4. Use auto bracket/drive
Best tips for shooting sports— Ans: 1. Make sure you understand
the key moments in the game
2. Use a fast lens
3. Shutter speed is your main concern (use a shutter speed fast
enough to freeze motion/blur action)
What is a fast lens?— Ans: A lens where the aperture can open
wider than lens being compared
Which is faster? f/2.8 or f/3.5?— Ans: f/2.8 (wider lens is faster)
Will a wider lens give a wider or shallower depth of field?— Ans:
Shallower
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