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Module 21:

Basics of Photography,

Part 1

OVERVIEW

Estimated study time:  One hour.

Program Level:  Basic to Intermediate 

Target Audience:  OMPs wanting a better understanding of photography.  OMPs studying for the COT and COMT exams.

Pre-requisites:  None

Date of original release:  March 7, 2004

Description of content:  This section discusses characteristics of film and digital sensors, including:

• exposure, exposure latitude, film speed, resolution, grain, pixels, black & white, color, negatives, slides, digital images, panchromatic, orthochromatic, 35mm format, other formats, contrast, and white balance. 

Instructional  objectives:  Upon completion of  this section,  the student should be able to:

• explain the eye-camera analogy

• list characteristics of film and digital sensors

• discuss differences between types of digital image files

• choose a proper film for a given situation

• define terminology related to general and digital photography

About the Author: Gary Gallimore is a certified ophthalmic technologist who assists with research at the Eye Foundation of Kansas City and works for a large multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in the metro area of Kansas City.   He has taught CE courses for many years on all subjects of ophthalmic technology. 

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