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刊物:空中英語教室
日期:2012-03-06
难易度:Low
关键字:enlarge, dim, experiment, angle, zoom in
Welcome back from the break, friends.
Are your memories out of focus?
Perhaps your memories are too far away.
Or maybe you can't see your memories because there's never enough light.
Well, we've got you covered right in the middle of tip number four of how to
make your memories into lasting works of art on line 15.
Tips for Taking Great Cellphone Photos.
Some, but not all, cellphone cameras have a flash.
Even if your phone has a flash, it is probably pretty weak.
If you need a flash, move very close to make sure it hits the subject.
If your cellphone doesn't have a flash, consider carrying a pocket-sized
flashlight.
5. Experiment.
If you see something that you think would make a good photo, photograph it!
Some great photos don't follow these rules.
Take lots of pictures from different angles.
You may be surprised by which ones look best!
Welcome back, everyone.
We have been talking about how to take better pictures with your cellphone.
And right before the break, we were saying that you need to provide enough
light.
That's right.
You want to make sure that it is not dim.
Artificial lights can be dim so if you can't take your pictures outside.
But there is another option.
That's right.
Now some, but not all, cellphone cameras have a flash.
Now a flash is that bright light when you take a picture that lights up the area
very quickly and disappears once the picture is taken.
So that's a flash.
Now I know my cellphone is... camera does not have a flash, but a lot of them
do.
So this could be an option.
Yeah. I got a fancy new camera phone, and it now comes with a flash.
So I can use it to take pictures when there isn't enough light.
But even if your phone does have a flash, it's probably pretty weak.
Now that's true.
You think about an actual camera, not a cellphone, the light that flashes - the
flash - is very bright.
But a cellphone is still very small, and so the light is very small.
We say it is a very weak light.
It is not bright.
Yeah, it's... it's not very strong.
And so even if it does have that flash, it still might not provide enough light.
So we want to find another way to provide enough light.
Well, if you need a flash, move very close to make sure it hits your subject.
That's something we make a mistake a lot is we stand too far back and we use the
flash,
but you don't see anything because the... the subject is still too far away that
the light from the flash couldn't reach them.
Yes. The flash is on your camera, so you have to be close enough to your subject
so that you can see them.
Now if your cellphone doesn't have flash, that's OK, then you can consider
carrying a pocket-sized flashlight.
Now this is a fun tip because actually a flashlight is a brighter light that is
a longer period of time so you can hold the flashlight in place.
Now Ryan, I actually have a small pocket-sized flashlight on my keys.
We can put them with your keys.
And I... I never have thought of this. I should definitely try.
Yeah. This is a new idea for many people.
If you're using a flashlight often, you just use it to look for something in the
dark.
But if you have a pocket-sized flashlight, what does that mean?
A "pocket-size" means it fits in your pocket or maybe your purse, meaning it's
small.
It's small, so it's convenient, it's easy to use.
If you have it, then you can use it to light your subject and create a better
picture.
Well, there you go.
I did not know I could use my camera phone without a flash by just using a
flashlight.
It's a good idea.
I like it.
Yeah! OK. Next tip, Ryan.
OK. Tip five is experiment.
Hmm, "experiment." Now this is a fun word to know.
It means to try something in order to discover what it is like or to find out
more about it.
Now you can experiment with different things.
For example, usually we use this word in science class.
You try experiments to learn how things work.
OK. So... when we're talking about taking pictures, this means that if you see
something that you think would make a good photo, then photograph it!
Take a picture.
That's right.
You know, we're using digital cameras now.
We're not worrying about film, so you can always delete it if it's not a good
picture.
But experiment! If you see it, try it.
Try something new.
That's right. You might miss an opportunity to take a good picture.
If you don't take a picture, then maybe you would wish you had later.
Now some... we've been giving you a lot of different rules for how to take good
pictures, but this might not be the one that you would follow.
That's right. Now some great photos don't even follow these rules.
Exactly.
So maybe you do need to be further back.
Maybe having dim lighting is what you're looking for, so it's very interesting.
But experiment. Try, even breaking the rule sometime.
Yeah, exactly.
A lot of great photos don't follow many of the normal rules for taking good
pictures.
And so if you see something you think it might make a good picture, take a
picture of it.
Well, take lots of pictures from different angles.
Now "angles" are the position that you are looking at something.
So if you're underneath it and looking up, that is an up angle.
If you're on the side looking across, that's a side angle.
So try different angles, move around.
Experiment with different ways of looking at your subject through your camera
lens.
Yeah, exactly. You can move in different areas and that might make it look a
little bit cooler.
And so you might as well try different things.
Experiment!
That's right.
You may be surprised by which ones look best!
You know, sometimes if you're laying on the floor and you're taking a picture of
a big building, it would look much cooler than if you're just standing next to
it.
It just might surprise you.
Yeah. And now Kaylah, earlier you said that now we're using digital cameras,
which means that you can take as many pictures as you want,
you don't have to worry about which ones look good or which ones look bad
because you can just delete the ones you don't like.
That's right. Ryan, we've had a lot of tips about taking pictures.
We're talking about making sure your... your subject is in the center.
You want to make sure... not... is a little off center.
You don't want them behind, in front of something or funky patterns or
distracting backgrounds... all these different rules.
But sometimes, sometimes they make the most interesting pictures.
That's true.
And friends, I know you've been hearing a lot of tips, a lot of rules to follow.
And it might seem a little confusing when you're just using your cellphone to
take a picture, but try taking pictures anyway.
Have fun.
Take some fun pictures.
That's right. And if you get a good picture, make sure you send it to us on our
Studio Classroom Facebook page.
We'd love to see what your experiment with photography looks like.
So make sure you find us on Facebook.
Today it's time for us to go the skit.
Yeah, all right. Thanks, Bob.
Bye-bye.
Oh... you're still here.
Yes. I'm waiting for more tips about taking cellphone snapshots.
Oh. That's right.
What were the first two tips?
Plan your pictures and stay steady.
That's right.
And here's another good tip: Don't zoom in.
But what if the subject is far way?
Then you should stand closer.
That way, the photo will look sharp and clear when it's enlarged.
OK. I'll try stepping closer.
And provide enough light.
Take photos using outdoor sunlight.
Oh! What about indoor light?
Oh well, artificial lights tend to be dim.
Objects can turn strange colors.
What about cellphone flash?
It's probably pretty weak.
Stand close to the subject.
Or carry a flashlight.
Exactly!
Consider carrying a pocket-sized flashlight.
Well, thanks for the tips.
Plan, stay steady, step closer and provide light.
And one more thing, experiment.
Experiment?
Yeah. Try different shots from different angles.
You might be surprised by some great photos.
Really?
Yeah, even if you don't follow all the rules.
Well, thanks for the helpful tips.
Now we can... Can we take a picture?
Oh, yeah, of course.
All right. Let's make this memory a work of art.
OK. 1, 2...
Oh, hang on. Let me take this call.
Hey, Jane! Oh. It's been so long.
Yeah... No, it's fine. I'm not busy.
Yeah. How've you been?
Hi, everyone. I'm Michelle.
(Chinese).
And that's it for today.
I'll see you next time. Bye-bye.
So remember, the next time you grab your cellphone to take a picture, remember
our five tips.
Plan your photo.
Stay steady.
Stand closer to the object.
Give yourself enough light.
And if you have enough time, experiment.
Then you'll have more than a memory, you'll have a work of art.
OK. Tomorrow's ORGANIZATIONS lesson is high level, so I highly suggest you look
it over before we meet.
Until then, I hope all of you have a great Tuesday.