{"id":15902,"date":"2022-04-26T11:51:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T23:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/?p=15902"},"modified":"2022-04-26T11:51:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T23:51:45","slug":"presenting-a-standout-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzsda.org.nz\/index.php\/2022\/04\/26\/presenting-a-standout-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenting a Standout Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have put together some quick tips and tricks<\/span><\/span> to assist you with presenting your best work yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

Frame your Image<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Most digital cameras have a display mode which will allow for a 3 x 3 grid to be displayed on the screen. Use this<\/span><\/span>
display to frame your shot and to ensure that levels or uprights in the subject matter are maintained.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 Ensure that your images
\nare taken in Landscape orientation, especially your “hero shot” as this is the image that will be displayed on large screens
\nat the Awards Presentation if your entry makes it to finals.
\n
Shutter Lag fix<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Many \u2018point-and-shoot\u2019 digital cameras suffer from shutter lag. You can overcome this by pre-focussing the<\/span><\/span>
photo by depressing the shutter button to the halfway point while framing the shot.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Magic Hour Focus<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
When taking photos the professional photographer will often refer to the \u2018magic hours\u2019 which are the early<\/span><\/span>
morning or the early evening hours. These are times when natural outdoor light is soft and \u2018harshness\u2019 of the<\/span><\/span>
midday sun can be avoided.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Over Exposure<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Digital photos taken inside with the camera\u2019s flash on can often produce flat, one-dimensional images. If<\/span><\/span>
possible don\u2019t use your flash but compensate with shutter speed or aperture setting.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Avoid Shakiness<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
A tripod will overcome the \u2018shakiness\u2019 that can be experienced when the shutter speed is slowed down otherwise<\/span><\/span>
try bracing yourself against a wall or other solid object to achieve stability.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Show the Light<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
If light is low look at bringing in light, either natural light by opening workshop doors or blinds or artificial light to<\/span><\/span>
highlight the focal point of your shot.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Colour Enhancement<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Colour recalibration to adjust the effect of artificial light will likely be needed as fluorescent light will add a bluish<\/span><\/span>
tinge to photos while a tungsten or incandescent bulb will add a yellowish tinge to the photo.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Outside Images<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
When taking photos outside look at adjusting the white balance in your camera. This can be done by setting the<\/span><\/span>
camera to \u2018cloudy\u2019 even if the sun is out. This change will provide a \u2018warmer\u2019 image with more vibrancy to the<\/span><\/span>
colours which will appear richer.<\/span><\/span>
\n
Flash for Outside<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Consider using your flash for outdoor shots even when bright sunshine is evident. The flash can lighten harsh<\/span><\/span>
shadows and reduce the effect of shadows.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n
Eliminate Distractions<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Try to avoid distracting elements in the background of your composition. Busy patterns, moving objects or<\/span>
people detract and draw attention away from the subject matter.<\/span>
\n
Nighttime shots<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
For those images that need to be taken at night, ie. Illuminated categories, a tripod is a \u2018must\u2019. The flash will have<\/span>
no noticeable effect if the subject matter is out of the flash\u2019s range. A slow shutter speed is also a must. Odd as<\/span>
it may sound, setting your camera\u2019s white balance to daylight will give you richer colours. If possible take your<\/span>
nighttime shots in the first half-hour after sunset for the best-illuminated sign photos.<\/span>
\n
Crop Correctly<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Learn how to correctly crop your image so the focal point is the main feature. Be aware that when you crop you<\/span>
will reduce the pixel count on one or both boundaries of your image. So if you are planning to crop your image,<\/span>
set the size to more than 5 megapixels. It is easier to reduce a 12-megapixel photo than retake the shot if it is<\/span>
below the specification required.<\/span>
\n
Final word<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
The quality of photography affects the chances of a successful entry. Judges are always considering both the<\/span>
composition, the orientation and the quality of the image. The image should express professionalism and quality. So don\u2019t<\/span>
overlook the value of those close-up shots that highlight the detail of the work that was involved.<\/span>
\n
Image Specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
Quality images only.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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