Here are some interesting tips that Kobre offers photographers in relation to light, film types, and photos for the Web. This is a great list for the novice photographer to keep handy!
Light Sources:
Ø All light, unless purely white, has some hint of color to it.
Ø Most color shifts in light are not noticeable to the naked eye.
Ø Photographs are able to pick up these color changes.
Film Types:
Ø Use daylight film when most of your light is coming from the sun
Ø Use tungsten-balanced color film for areas like theaters and sports arenas which can have strong red wavelengths that show up in photos. This film filters out the red.
Ø Most digital cameras are equipped with controls for balancing color…check out your settings!
Shooting at Different Times of the Day:
Ø Shoot at DAWN for soft shadows and monochrome colors.
Ø During MIDDAY the sun can cause harsh, unattractive shadows in photos
o To help this, move subjects into a spot under the shade.
o Also, have subjects stand so that their backs face the sun.
Ø LATE AFTERNOON is best for rich color photos
o Reddish light
o Good for portraits and fashion-related shots
Ø EVENING has a rich blue light that can be good if you’re looking for that haunting look!
Resolutions for Different Mediums
Ø Internet: 72dpi
Ø Newspaper: 150 dpi
Ø Photo-quality print: 200 dpi
Ø Glossy magazine or book: 300 dpi
Photos on the Web
Ø The Web needs images to hold readers’ attention and help improve their memory of the stories they read on the screen.
Ø Remember that subtle details will get lost in photos for the Web.
o Keep photo file size low by saving them as medium quality.
o This also helps have faster downloads.
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