Exercise 3

 Objective


    The objective of this assignment is to shoot circuit boards, microchips, and electronics and emphasize the details in these small objects.  The next part is to shoot white on white and black on black.  For something as small as a chip, the camera should be pointed directly head on.  The chip can be propped up by applying an adhesive underneath.  It will be a challenge to keep lighting even and shadows at a minimum.  Different angles must apply to the shots while filling the whole frame.  While taking photos of the chips and circuit boards, the approach should be to highlight all the minute details.  There may be some writings or logos and this should be captured.  To capture fine details and layouts, the Canon should be set to its macro lighting flash setup.  The lighting should be even along the subject and shadowless.  The 5600 usb light will be hand held as opposed to being stationary.  The object should be tilted at times for more dynamic shots.  

    The small chip was taken from a used laptop.  It was roughly three inches long.  To properly document, the lighting must be directly above the object.  Flash should be off since the flash light will affect the brightness.  The usb lights were set above the object on both sides.




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(Image 27858800)
Exposure: ISO 400, 1/60 second, Canon f/3.6

The details can be seen in this image.  The canyon like parts are clear near the black squares.  The Neewer 5600K light was being hand held.

(Image 27858336)
Exposure: ISO 400, 1/60 s

The object was tilted at an angle.  Details are mostly sharp and focused.  While using zoom in function, the object became blurry.  The camera was manually brought closer to the object instead of using the zoom.  


(White on white)
(Image 27860288)
Exposure: ISO 125, 1/60 second, f/3.6

ISO is set higher than other images.  This resulted in less pronounced shadows.  Hand held Neewer light while other light directed on background.

(Black on black)
(Image 27860640)
Exposure: ISO 400, 1/60 second, f/3.6

ISO is much higher.  The reflection from the handheld light over the object is barely seen.  This image turned out much more effective than the others.


Summary

    The shots for the chip provided enough detail although they could have been zoomed in even more.  The white on white shots were difficult to eliminate shadows.  The light filter could have been adjusted and brightness levels lowered.  Shooting a black object on a dark background was challenging.  Making sure the object didn't get lost in the background was tough.  The right amount of light distribution is key for a successful black on black shot.  The techniques for this assignment can be applied to future shoots.  These techniques consist of focusing on key areas of the object especially minute details.  Adjusting the power of the lights and their position around the object is another thing to consider.




    

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