Photography and Media Exposure & Lighting

Question 1

What is the 'Exposure Triangle' composed of?

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Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

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ISO, white balance, and shutter speed

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Focal length, aperture, and ISO

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Shutter speed, focal length, and white balance

Question 2

What does a higher f-stop number (e.g., f/16) indicate about the aperture?

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A narrower aperture opening

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A wider aperture opening

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A faster shutter speed

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Higher light sensitivity

Question 3

What photographic lighting condition is often called the 'golden hour'?

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The period shortly after sunrise or before sunset

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Midday when the sun is directly overhead

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Cloudy overcast days

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Artificial studio lighting at its peak

Question 4

What is 'high dynamic range' (HDR) photography?

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A technique combining multiple exposures to capture a wider tonal range than a single shot

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Photography using high ISO settings

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A camera mode for fast action

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A post-processing filter that adds contrast

Question 5

What is 'fill light' in a photography lighting setup?

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A secondary light used to reduce shadows created by the key light

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The main, brightest light source

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A light placed directly behind the subject

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The ambient light in a scene

Question 6

What does 'spot metering' measure in a camera?

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Light from a very small area, typically 1-5% of the frame

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The entire frame averaged together

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Light from the center 60% of the frame

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Highlights only in the frame