using remotes

1. How many PocketWizards do you need to fire a flash remotely?
3 Pocket Wizards to fire a flash

2. How does a PocketWizard transmit a signal?
When the light to solid red.

3. How many channels are available on a PlusX transmitter?
10 channels.

4. How can you tell if a signal has been sent or received?

The light will be solid red.

5. What do you need to remotely trigger your camera to take a photo?
Add the PlusX cable to the camera.

Motion Preview

1. Why slow down your shutter speed?

So you can see the movement of your subject

2. What are the two primary ways to create motion in a photograph?

You can have your subject or camera move (or both).

3. Why use a Shutter Priority mode?
The shutter priority mode allows you to set your shutter speed

4. What are three primary methods to compensate for long shutter speeds when there is too much light?
small appiter and a slow iso

5. what is a good starting shutter speed range (fastest to slowest) that you should start out with when attempting panning?

slower shutter speed

6. why is the center auto focus point important for panning?
Center Auto focus is important because it helps the subject stay in focus and blur the background.

7. why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?
Focus on moving subjects so as your subject moves closer or move further away your camera constantly updates focus to keep the subject as sharp as possible.

8. What does the "AI Servo" auto focus mode do?
AI-Servohelps you focus on moving subjects

9. What are the advantages of shooting in "AI Servo" auto focus mode for sports/action photography?
The subjects are moving and with Al-Servo it focus on moving objects.

10. Why should you consider using Back Button Focus for action photography?
It will keep focusing every time you move the camera.

11. What are some of the challenges of Back Button Focus?
Having to use more then one finger for focusing and taking shots.

stock photos and legal issues

1. What is a model release? Why do you need one?
2. Why should you keyword your photos?
3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with band names or logos?
4. Why should you save space?



5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?
6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images?
7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?
8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography?

9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it?
10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you?

still life and stock photo preview

2. What is an example of Stock Photography that you could take at your home or in Austin?
candles and the dinner table

3. Who is interested in buying stock photography?
businesses and big companies

4. Why should commercial photographers consider shooting stock photography?

its will be a better place to sell your photos


1. Review the painting example and provide a list of three items that were often seen in painted still life artwork.

2. In your own words, write a paragraph that explains what factors the photographer must consider when doing still life photography.

3. Why is the Aperture Priority mode on the camera helpful when doing still life photography?

4. Why is a small aperture sometimes beneficial for still life photography?



1. Find an example of Stock Photography that interests you and post it to your blog.

2. What is an example of Stock Photography that you could take at your home or in Austin?

3. Who is interested in buying stock photography?

4. Why should commercial photographers consider shooting stock photography?