Photoactive Light & Composition Photography Quiz

10 Questions | By Photoactive | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 918

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Http://www. Photoactive. Co. UkA photography quiz about Light and Composition as seen on Philip Dunn's instructional DVD Better Photography - Light and Compositionhttp://www. Photoactive. Co. Uk/index. Php/photographydvds/light-compositio n-dvd/This 60min DVD is available online for just £10. 99 including UK postage

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1.

Which direction of light helps emphasize the texture of your subject?
- A.
  
  Top light
- B.
  
  Back light
- C.
  
  Side light
- D.
  
  Front light
- E.
  
  Flat light
2.

Where is the main light source - in relation to the camera - when you are using backlight?
- A.
  
  Behind the camera
- B.
  
  Below the camera
- C.
  
  In front of the camera
- D.
  
  Above the camera
- E.
  
  At the side of the camera
3.

What is likely to be the most noticable effect of backlight if you photograph bare tree in winter?
- A.
  
  You'll get cold, shiver, and produce camera shake
- B.
  
  'flatten' the image
- C.
  
  Emphasize outline shape - possibly a silhouette
- D.
  
  Show more colour in the tree
- E.
  
  Overexpose the photograph
4.

Name the simple rule of composition explained on the DVD
- A.
  
  Look both ways
- B.
  
  Rule of Thirds
- C.
  
  Mind the Gap
- D.
  
  Set automatic mode
- E.
  
  Always use top light
5.

The temperature (colour) of light is quantified by what?
- A.
  
  Tape measure
- B.
  
  Light meter
- C.
  
  Range finder
- D.
  
  Auto focusing
- E.
  
  Kelvin Scale
6.

The best light for landscape photography is often found at what time of day
- A.
  
  After breakfast
- B.
  
  Early morning or late afternoon
- C.
  
  Midnight
- D.
  
  Before dawn
- E.
  
  Midday
7.

Why is the answer to Question 6 often the best time to take landscape photographs?
- A.
  
  You like to get up early
- B.
  
  The sun is low in the sky and the quality of light is high
- C.
  
  The sun is high in the sky
- D.
  
  It is dark
- E.
  
  you can't get up early
8.

If your image appears too blue, which two White Balance (WB) settings will help correct this? TICK TWO ANSWERS
- A.
  
  Tungsten
- B.
  
  AWB
- C.
  
  Shade
- D.
  
  Cloudy
- E.
  
  Sunny
9.

If you are photographing a subject with front light and your own shadow appears in the picture, name one way you can get rid of the shadow without completely losing your original composition
- A.
  
  Use a longer focal length lens, step back and zoom in a little
- B.
  
  Use a wide angle lens and get closer
- C.
  
  Find another subject
- D.
  
  Use a slow shutter speed
- E.
  
  Use a smaller aperture
10.

If you are taking a portrait by a window and using side light, where might you best place a white reflector to increase the quality of the window light and fill the shadows a little?
- A.
  
  Between the model and the window
- B.
  
  On the opposite side of the model to the window
- C.
  
  Below the model
- D.
  
  In front of the model
- E.
  
  Above the model