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Session I.
A Blurry Picture is rejected by our brain, Immediately, (irrespective of the Value of the content).!
How to Get Good Focus, in practical environment?
[I understand that the topic is very vast & deep; these guidelines are for common people & primarily keeping the Mobile Phone Camera, in mind, although, almost, all these points are applicable to other cameras, as well]. A tripod stand can help alot, but not practical always (Will discuss, this topic, separately)
(I shall discuss this in, 2 Consecutive Sessions, for simplicity with Illustrations in, later)
Straight to Points:
#. Keep the Lens Clean (Dtails)
#. For now, ensure you are in “Auto Mode” of the Camera (Normally, the default mode).
#. Avoid Zooming [*1 see below].
#. Assure Good Light on the Focused object; (avoid very low light conditions)
#. Try to avoid Shaky Object as Main Subject (How to capture Shaky objects, later)
#. But, try to avoid Very High Light & Very Low Light Objects in the same frame.
#. Hold the Camera Steady. (Details Session II)
#. Try to use only the 80% of the Center Zone of the Frame (to avoid Lens distortion), for the important objects.
#. Try to Use the “Rule of Thirds” (Grid Lines) – minimum, bring the main objects towards the Center, middle rectangle.
Photo for Google Maps:
#. Try maximum to avoid prominence of people in the frame; if not possible, ‘Blur’ the Face of the (prominent people / unknown people).
#. Let the Frame contain those details, which a visitor wants to see;
#. Let the shot explain the importance of the destination.
Portrait & Group
#. Cheer the people in the Frame, (“Please Smile” …Ha…Ha…)
#. Ask the attention of the people (shout “Look Here”, smile, etc.)
#. Look for a reasonable Good moment,
Hereafter, be cautious!! You are going to be a “Creator” – be responsible!
#. Train yourself to hold your camera with care & responsibility (not to drop it; you may be in a crowd which may be pushing you, near a water-body or in a Zoo, etc.; do not embarrass people by slipping the camera)
#. Stand firmly on your foot (or sit properly, etc.)
#. Switch on the camera (in Auto Mode - Use flash, only if needed [Flash Photo, will be discussed], later)
#. Hold the Camera Firmly, ensuring the grip of the fingers, on the sides of the camera.
#. CAUTION: Ensure that your Fingers are not covering the lenses (keep away)
Now Ready? Don’t waste time…
#. Quickly, Stop Talking. (any movement of the body)
#. Take A Quick Deep breath, (& Hold the breath).
#. Touch the Main Object [*2] (preferably twice) to get sharp focus (AE Lock Details, later).
#. “Click” = Press the Volume (Up or Down) Button with the Thumb, without giving any jerk to the camera.
#. Click more than one shot for important frames & Groups.
(Breath Normally)
(Specifically, avoid pushing the Touch Screen button, as this will insert slight shake)
As a Photographer, I would quickly, Review (Play & View) my shot, before allowing the group to move.
All the best, Please try - I am sure, you will get some of the best, sharp pictures.
A Request:
You are unique & Also, Your Photos! They are your Creations; hence, let it carry your Signature of Identity & Quality – Let us Create Responsible & useful Contributions for the Mankind – this will stay in this world for ever – Remember!!!
Thank you.
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