Demonstration Speech

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Demonstration Speech They say a picture is worth a thousand words and can tell a thousand tales. Just what exactly is this saying? (Visual of a bad snap shot… finger in shot) Let us take a minute to decipher this tale… Maybe the photographer believes his or her finger to be of more importance than the subject, or maybe they do not know that what you see when looking through most cameras is not what you get. This is just one of many common photography mistakes made in the pursuit of immortalizing life. Whether it is snap shots of the kids, cuddly photos of family pets, scenic vistas from vacations, or even a serious interest in the photographic process itself, everyone takes pictures. I am here today to help you wade through the mazes of equipment and composition, hopefully showing you how to make better pictures. Before you can make a picture, you have to have a camera. Some of you already have a camera, in which case I will be showing you ways to use your camera more effectively. Others may want a new camera, or you may not have a camera at all. Before you can truly shop for a camera, you need to know what you need. The equipment that you need is dependent on what you want to do and how often you think you will be doing it. It you are looking for something to take vacation pictures, you probably do not go often enough to invest a lot of equipment in a camera. Something like this throw away camera (visual) will cost about $5 to $8 a piece, can take excellent pictures, is already loaded with film, and can come with such features as water proofing and flash. You simply un-wrap it, point and click. When you are done, you just drop the whole thing off for processing. The downside of this option is that it ... ... middle of paper ... ...e shot) 4. Red Eye 5. Groups C. Landscapes 1. Film Speeds 2. Black and White & Infra Red vs. Color 3. Rule of Thirds (visual of thirds diagram) 4. What to Cut (two visuals of coast shot – one cut and one not) D. Action 1. Film Speeds 2. Black and White vs. Color 3. Stop Action vs. Show Action (visual of action shot) Closing: As you can see, there is a big world waiting for you to capture and mold its image. Whether you just want to remember that sunset on your honeymoon, your little one’s first steps or even if you click your shutter at everything you pass… the right equipment certainly helps. Whatever equipment you use, with good lighting and attention to such details as film type and speed, distance from subject, rule of thirds, and an eye for what you want, you can make beautiful photos that you and yours will cherish for generations to come.

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