Outline

Concerned with photographing people, events, places, scenes, materials and products. May range from artistic to commercial photography, including processing and finishing.

Tasks

	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
1. The Camera; Exposure, Lens & Light
-Understand the characteristics of light and its use in photography	_____	_____	_____
-Understand the pictorial qualities of light	_____	_____	_____
-Understand all parts of the camera including focus, shutter, aperture, lens and distinguish between manual, automatic, range finder, etc.	_____	_____	_____
-Understand the elements of exposure meters	_____	_____	_____
-Demonstrate a properly exposed negative	_____	_____	_____
-Use reflected
-light, incident-light, spot and built-in meters	_____	_____	_____
-Explain exposure value systems and charts	_____	_____	_____
-Explain negative and positive lens	_____	_____	_____
-Understand the f-number, formula, diameter of lens, focal length and care of lens	_____	_____	_____
-Understand the nature and function of depth of field and its relationship to the aperture	_____	_____	_____
-Understand the relationship between camera-subject distance to depth of field	_____	_____	_____
2. Film and Film Processing
-Understand film characteristics such as colour sensitivity, contrast, light sensitivity, grain, resolve power, acutance,	_____	_____	_____
-Explain film types and care	_____	_____	_____
-Prepare formulas; prepare developer, mix developer by formula, mix stop bath, mix fix bath	_____	_____	_____
-Mix toning formulas and mix intensifiers and reducer formulas	_____	_____	_____
-Prepare negatives	_____	_____	_____
-Process roll film in developing tank	_____	_____	_____
-Rinse and fix negatives	_____	_____	_____
-Wash and dry negatives	_____	_____	_____
-Make prints	_____	_____	_____
-Expose contact prints	_____	_____	_____
-Focus, compose, and crop for enlargement print	_____	_____	_____
-Determine correct exposure for enlargement	_____	_____	_____
-Develop enlargements	_____	_____	_____
-Rinse and fix prints	_____	_____	_____
-Wash and dry prints and check for defects	_____	_____	_____
-Process prints in toning solution	_____	_____	_____
-Trim and mount prints	_____	_____	_____
-Retouch and spot prints	_____	_____	_____
3. Operations
-Study requirements of each assignment to decide on camera and film	_____	_____	_____
-Choose lighting and accessories for each shoot	_____	_____	_____
-Transport and set up equipment as needed on location	_____	_____	_____
-Select or arrange suitable background settings and position subjects	_____	_____	_____
-Measure light reflectivity and adjust accordingly	_____	_____	_____
-Load film and prepare camera	_____	_____	_____
-Set camera at desired angles and choose lens	_____	_____	_____
-Study subject through viewfinder and adjust angles	_____	_____	_____
-Achieve artistic composition of picture	_____	_____	_____
-Rearrange lighting equipment for each shot	_____	_____	_____
4. Studio Duties
-Answer phone and direct messages	_____	_____	_____
-Help fill inquiries and assist customers	_____	_____	_____
-Discuss different photographic choices with customers to decide on designs	_____	_____	_____
-Prepare invoices for clients	_____	_____	_____
-Keep shop clean and safe	_____	_____	_____
-Clean and maintain equipment so that it is always ready for use	_____	_____	_____
-General typing and filing jobs	_____	_____	_____
-Basic accounting and upkeep of accounts	_____	_____	_____
-Filling customers inquiries by letters	_____	_____	_____
-Sort and prepare incoming and outgoing mail	_____	_____	_____
-Help with any special promotions or window displays	_____	_____	_____
5. Media Operations
-Take down addresses and places for shoots	_____	_____	_____
-Assist journalist on location	_____	_____	_____
-Work with photographer on news shoots	_____	_____	_____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
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Equipment Used	Related Positions
Camera _____	Portrait Photographer
Film Types _____	Commercial Photographer
Lens Types _____	Aerial Photographer
Dark Room _____	Photography Processor
Processing Mixtures _____	Camera Repair
Computer _____	Film Editor
Typewriter _____	Photographic Equipment Salesperson
Telephone _____	Journalistic Photographer