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CAMERA, LENSES AND ATTACHMENTS (15%)

Items relating to this category will include digital and film cameras as well as the various lenses and attachments that might be utilized on either type of camera.

1. Select the appropriate camera for subject matter and output requirements.
2. Select the appropriate lens based upon size and distance of subject matter as well as desired perspective.
3. Use camera, camera menu settings, and camera supports to create a quality image.
4. Select and use the appropriate lens attachment

COMPOSITION AND DESIGN (17%)

Items relating to this area will focus on the following topics: (1) Subject placement within image area; (2) Special effects, including props; (3) location; (4) clothing; (5) posing; (6) color harmony/color wheel; and (7) coordination of background and subject.

1. Determine the best color relationship to complement subject(s) to achieve the desired effects.
2. Analyze the environment to complement subject(s) to achieve the desired effects.
3. Frame or crop the picture within the camera’s viewfinder.
4. Use angle of view to produce the desired effect (mood, power, size, strength, etc).
5. Position and pose subject(s) with selected background, special effects, and props to achieve the desired effect.

DIGITAL POST PRODUCTION (13%)

Items measuring this specification will include: (1) color space; (2) file formats and resolution; (3) calibration; and (4) storage. Basic knowledge of PhotoShop will be necessary.

1. Determine best color space in which to work.
2. Select appropriate file format.
3. Create/employ a color management system.
4. Select appropriate file management and archival systems.
5. Manipulate digital images

EXPOSURE AND METERS (20%)

Items measuring this set of specifications will include (1) h ow to meter for the correct exposure; and (2) the relationship between shutter speed and f-stop.

1. Employ a light meter properly to achieve desired exposures.
2. Set f/stops and shutter speed based upon exposure and desired effects.
3. Verify proper exposure.

FILM, DIGITAL CAPTURE, AND OUTPUT (15%)

Items included in this section will measure of (1) digital capture; (2) film; and (3) output options (paper, electronic, web, etc.).

1. Considering lighting conditions, select the type of film based upon the final product needed (e.g. black and white, color, transparency, etc.) and desired result.
2. Select the appropriate capture media for subject matter, format requirements, and final job requirements.
3. Identify and correct problems in images.
4. Output/Print image to desired medium.

LIGHTING (20%)

This portion of the examination will measure (1) how to best light the subject; (2) possible types of lighting (Studio, Ambient, Flash, Daylight); (3) lighting design; and (4) lighting equipment.

1. Evaluate the source(s) of light at the location where subject(s) will be photographed to determine the tools necessary to complete the assignment.
2. Determine the lighting ratio.
3. Understand light modifiers (gobos, gels, spots, flags, etc.) and their uses.
4. Determine the type of lighting design (Rembrandt, split, broad, short, etc.) to be used with the given subject(s).
5. Determine the appropriate lighting usage (main, fill, etc) for subject(s).
6. Understand the theory of light.
7. Select the appropriate filter for color correction of the light source.
8. Use lighting techniques as composition and design elements.