Theory of advance photography (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VDP 251
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Unit I: 
Digital Darkroom

a. Digital workflow
b. Digital asset management
c. Calibrations and color profiles
d. Basic Photoshop tools
e. File formats
f. Image crop and resizing
g. Primary editing like exposure, contrast and sharpness
h. Uses of creative filters and enhancement tools & techniques

Unit II: 
Depth of Field

a. Description and utility
b. Factors affecting depth of field
c. Limiting factors
d. Creative control of Depth of Field in various situations

Unit III: 
Portraiture

a. Formal and informal
b. Postures and body language
c. Environmental portraiture
d. Ambient and controlled lighting
e. The human aspect
f. Creative and candid portraiture

Unit IV: 
Still Life Studies

a. Understanding materials & characteristics
b. Redefining forms, shapes and textures
c. Relevant backdrops and add on
d. Arrangement and Compositions
e. Available and controlled creative lighting

Unit V: 
Outdoor Photography

a. Street portraiture, street life, culture and heritage
b. Landscapes & cityscapes
c. Architecture & interiors
d. The photojournalistic approach - documentation of socially relevant topics like pollution, traffic sensibilities, child labor etc

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