best camera lens mug image
doremif
I'm trying to put together a professional art portfolio but I don't know what cameras are the best for it.
I have a 5.1 mega pixel Sony CyberShot digital camera, but it's old and falling apart.
I was looking at some thanksgiving sale cameras: Cannon and Nikon cameras...
Does anyone know good 10 mega pixel cameras that have a price range of $300~400??... used for professional documentation. :)
Thanks!
Answer
Hi,
Some things have to be considered here.
Firstly, what are you photographing, and where is it?
If it is very small, will you require macro capabilities, or do you need to capture something large (like a building or contextual scene like a room) that requires a wide angle lens? If it is bigger than a coffee mug and smaller than a car, that can fall under a normal focal length lens.
Can it be moved or lit? Is it something big and indoors under low-light? When you take a picture of it with the Sony, what don't you like about that photo? A new compact digital camera is not going to be that much better than your Sony without a change in lighting.
How professional do you want the photographs to appear? Are you willing to spend money on a backdrop or light table for pro-looking product shots? Would you perhaps consider using fabric as a backdrop and lighting your shot with a lamp? If you wish to go with natural or dim lighting for mood, you will need a tripod.
How large will the images be printed? A 10-megapixel camera can produce enough detail to print a 4-page spread at near photo-quality from a single image. A 6-megapixel camera can print 11x17" (two-page spread) at near photo-quality. Is 10-megapixel an important part of your criteria?
Is this going to be an on-going process or a one-time deal? Would you consider hiring a photographer instead of buying a camera, if this were a one-shot deal?
Hope these questions and ideas help you make a decision. Good luck!
Hi,
Some things have to be considered here.
Firstly, what are you photographing, and where is it?
If it is very small, will you require macro capabilities, or do you need to capture something large (like a building or contextual scene like a room) that requires a wide angle lens? If it is bigger than a coffee mug and smaller than a car, that can fall under a normal focal length lens.
Can it be moved or lit? Is it something big and indoors under low-light? When you take a picture of it with the Sony, what don't you like about that photo? A new compact digital camera is not going to be that much better than your Sony without a change in lighting.
How professional do you want the photographs to appear? Are you willing to spend money on a backdrop or light table for pro-looking product shots? Would you perhaps consider using fabric as a backdrop and lighting your shot with a lamp? If you wish to go with natural or dim lighting for mood, you will need a tripod.
How large will the images be printed? A 10-megapixel camera can produce enough detail to print a 4-page spread at near photo-quality from a single image. A 6-megapixel camera can print 11x17" (two-page spread) at near photo-quality. Is 10-megapixel an important part of your criteria?
Is this going to be an on-going process or a one-time deal? Would you consider hiring a photographer instead of buying a camera, if this were a one-shot deal?
Hope these questions and ideas help you make a decision. Good luck!
Do you know tips for acting in front of a camera?
arsteatr
I will go to a casting and I'd like to do fine.
Answer
Though it is important to not worry about the camera(s), it is always good to keep in mind that unlike theatre, the camera represents a three dimensional scene in a two dimensional space. Because of this, you should avoid looking head-on into the camera or remaining at exactly ninety degrees to it unless you are directed to do so or you are trying to achieve a specific effect. If you should do this at the wrong time, there may be an unintended message communicated to the TV audience which can project a negative or bizarre image of your performance. (Think mug-shot here...)
Remember, in TV the whole audience looks at you through one tiny little spot - the camera lens. They are not spread out across the auditorium as in the theatre.
I would recommend that you experiment with a camcorder to see the effect that different angles of body and head placement have on a video. Try acting the same short scene with several different body and head positions. Then watch the results with an eye towards the first-impression emotional impact of each angle. How does this particular performance make you feel compared to the others? Some fair-minded but brutally honest acting colleagues may be of some assistance in this judgment. Be sure to try this experiment at different framings as well (close-ups, mediums, longs, etc).
Ultimately it is the director's job to tell you what is wanted in a shot but it never hurts to have an idea of what (s)he may be seeing on the monitor.
Good luck!
WK
Though it is important to not worry about the camera(s), it is always good to keep in mind that unlike theatre, the camera represents a three dimensional scene in a two dimensional space. Because of this, you should avoid looking head-on into the camera or remaining at exactly ninety degrees to it unless you are directed to do so or you are trying to achieve a specific effect. If you should do this at the wrong time, there may be an unintended message communicated to the TV audience which can project a negative or bizarre image of your performance. (Think mug-shot here...)
Remember, in TV the whole audience looks at you through one tiny little spot - the camera lens. They are not spread out across the auditorium as in the theatre.
I would recommend that you experiment with a camcorder to see the effect that different angles of body and head placement have on a video. Try acting the same short scene with several different body and head positions. Then watch the results with an eye towards the first-impression emotional impact of each angle. How does this particular performance make you feel compared to the others? Some fair-minded but brutally honest acting colleagues may be of some assistance in this judgment. Be sure to try this experiment at different framings as well (close-ups, mediums, longs, etc).
Ultimately it is the director's job to tell you what is wanted in a shot but it never hurts to have an idea of what (s)he may be seeing on the monitor.
Good luck!
WK
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