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Professional Photography I

Subject
Subject code ME.52.01
Subject name Professional Photography I
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2014 2272
Study year 2
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
General description
• Students will take two photos in the studio – a product photo and cover photo for an imaginary product catalogue.
• Work will be done in pairs. Photographer and the assistant, change of roles.
• A workshop where the lecturer will take a product photo and cover photo of the chosen product will precede the assignments.
Aim
The objective is to apprehend the methods of taking product photos through given assignments and by using artificial light and technical possibilities of a photo studio.
Study outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will:
1. know the technical requirements presented to the product photo: sharpness, light, geometry etc;
3. know different light types – diffused light, directed light, directed diffused light – and be able to use them in the light scheme by using different props – softboxes, reflectors, reverberators etc;
4. comprehend the logic of setting the light and be able to use an exponometer in setting up a light scheme;
5. be able to take a high-quality product photo by using the acquired technical skills.
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