You may fi nd that you are constantly going back and forth in the menu to change some of the same settings over and over. Instead of going into the menu to hunt for the one item that you...
Generally speaking, Evaluative metering mode provides accurate metering information for the majority of your photography. It does an excellent job of evaluating the scene and then relaying the proper exposure information to you. The only problem with this mode...
The 7D has three different customizable camera user settings: C1, C2, and C3. These are useful if you frequently fi nd yourself shooting in the same environment with the same settings. They allow you to completely customize a shooting...
Generally speaking, splitting the frame right down the middle is not necessarily your best option. While it may seem more balanced, it can actually be pretty boring. You should utilize the rule of thirds when deciding how to divide...
Throughout this book, I’ve discussed several of the white balance settings and when to use them. One white balance setting I haven’t covered in detail is the Custom setting. Sometimes the presets on your camera won’t be 100 percent...
One way to pull a viewer into your image is to incorporate leading lines. These are elements that come from the edge of the frame and then lead into the image toward the main subject (Figure 9.10). This can...
Transitioning from being a still photographer to making movies might seem like a piece of cake, but you’ll fi nd that there are still a few things to keep in mind to make those videos shine.
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We just saw that you can use color as a strong compositional tool. You can also introduce contrast through different geometric shapes that battle (in a good way) for the attention of the viewer. You can combine circles and...
The Canon 7D records audio by utilizing the microphone located on the front of the camera (Figure 9.11). It records monaural sound, meaning the sound is recorded on a single channel. This audio basically gets the job done. It’s...
Patterns
Rhythm and balance can be added to your images by finding the patterns in everyday life and concentrating on the elements that rely on geometric influences. Try to find the balance and patterns that often go unnoticed (Figure 9.6).
Color
Color...