ace it: aim click edit: better photography skills to improve your library's image
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ACE It! Aim Click Edit:
Better Photography
Skills to Improve
YOUR Library’s Image
Dr. Curtis R. Rogers,CommunicationsDirector
Pamela Hoppock, Youth Services Consultant
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If they don’t know what you’re library is doing, then you’re not telling them!
Understanding your community. How do I currently reach patrons? How could I do a better job? Budget for PR!
Some Basic PR Concepts
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It all depends.
Release formsand Permissions
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Exercise caution When in doubt get a
signed release form Post your library’s
policy online and in the building
Announce before programs
Take these steps
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Sample policy http://www.hcpl.net/about/guidelines-photo-permissions
Photo permissions at the Library – a blog http://www.davidleeking.com/2009/11/10/photo-permissions-at-the-
library/#.VEZxZyLF_wi
Article about related laws http://www.photoattorney.com/photography-not-allowed-33-photographs-
of-a-local-library/
Take these steps
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Webcams/phone cams Point and shoot Intermediate Advanced Consumer Prosumer dSLR Professional dSLR
Types of digital cameras
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Wideangle zoom
Standard Superzoom Telephoto
zoom Macro Fisheye
Camera lenses
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What are pixels? The word "pixel" means a picture element. Every photograph, in digital form, is made up of pixels. They are the smallest unit of information that makes up a picture. Usually round or square, they are typically arranged in a 2-dimensional grid.
Pixels
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Setting the Right F-Stop for Your Digital Photo
• Use an almost-wide-open f-stop to boost sharpness.
• Adjust your depth of fieldby moving f-stops.
• Avoid too-small f-stops.
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Shutter Speed
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Think Critically About How Your Library Is Portrayed
What do you like?What would you change?
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DSLR Basics
http://www.canonoutsideofauto.ca
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What makes a good
photograph?
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Rule of Thirds The rule of thirds is the simplest rule of
composition. All you do is take your frame and overlay a grid of nine equal sections. This means you split the vertical space into three parts and the horizontal space into three parts.
Composition
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Photographing your subject straight-on is sometimes the right choice, but you can create visual impact by moving the camera left, right, above, and below.
Perspective
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Manual settings Natural light Indoor lighting Consider all options!
Light
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Auto focus modesFO
CU
S
http://photographylife.com/dslr-autofocus-modes-explained
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Indoor Outdoor Landscape mode? Portrait mode? Frame the image
Location
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Tablets and Phones
Tips Apps vs built in cameras
Other Devices
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First…
If you’re going to use it like a camera, treat it like a camera
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Ditch the flash
Smartphone flashes don't actually flash.
They are just glorified LED flashlights
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Finally…
• Switch on your grid • Use your finger to focus• And on the iPhone: to adjust
lighting• Stabilize your phone• Don’t use your digital zoom
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Apps
Camera and editing apps combined:
Camera+ Pro Camera 7
Filter and Editing Apps:
SnapseedVSCO CamBeFunkyPicMonkeyPhoto Editor by AviaryAdobe Photoshop ExpressPixlr Express
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Pixlr.com Use express mode
Upload and edit your image
Crop, adjust colors, use effects, etc.
EDIT, EDIT, EDIT!
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Thank you!
Dr. Curtis R. Rogers Communications
Director 803-734-8928 [email protected].
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Pamela Hoppock Youth Services Consultant 803-734-8646 [email protected].
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