Jesus Vargas

EDTEC 561

Web-based Multimedia Article Outline

Abstract

There is a strong misconception regarding digital pictures and that is that these modern, state-of-the-art cameras do everything automatically. In other words, if you “point-and-shoot” you will always get a good quality picture. This is simply not true. When dealing with digital cameras one must understand a few basic concepts. At the lowest level, the photographer must understand what megapixels and image compression means. S/he must also be able to manipulate a few of the basic features that the cameras offer in order the obtain pictures of the highest quality.

Outline

After the abstract/introduction, the webpage will feature the following:

I. Understanding megapixels.

a. define

b. explain what’s available in the market

II. Understanding compression.

a. what does it imply?

b. printing vs. digital viewing

III. Lighting

a. automatic flash

b. forced flash

c. no flash

d. natural light

e. twilight mode

f. indoor

g. outdoor

IV. Red-eye reduction

a. explain what causes it

b. how to avoid it

V. Macro pictures

a. when to use this feature

VI. Landscape pictures

VII. AE Mode

a. subject and background

VIII. Using sunglasses as a filter

a. removes glare

IX. Tripod

a. better image if supported

b. alternatives

X. Calibrate the camera’s LCD screen, your computer monitor, and your printer

a. Whether watching the picture in your camera, your computer monitor, or in print, they should display approximately the same amount of light and shadows.

Visuals

The webpage includes drawings of the universal symbols used by digital cameras to represent features such as red-eye reduction, landscape, forced flash, no flash, etc.