Photography : Zone System & Ansel Adams Shot

6th Sept 2013
Faizah Binti Hassan (0316234)
Exercise 3.1- Zone System & Exercise 3.2 - Ansel Adams Shot

Lecture!
The Zone System

Basically there are 9 zones that we must memorize and apply for our following exercise. I was told that our camera (exposure meter) is somewhat dumb and they presume everything has the same tonal value. This method was developed by a guy called Ansel Adams.

Key to the Zone System exercise is to Pre-Visualize the image, meaning that trying to capture the image that you visualize in your head.

ZONE COLOURS

Exercise 3.1

Instructions : This third exercise delves in more detail on exposure using the Zone System method developed by Ansel Adams. Having learnt the said system, students will create exposures by pre visualizing the result. Used in combination with exercise 2 would should result in images of good exposure and depth.

3a) Highlights, Middle Tones and Dark Tones

Middle Tones

S.S: 1/4" f/8 ISO-200

S.S: 1/8" f/8 ISO-200

(how I think it looks like)

Highlight Tones

S.S: 1/8" f/4.5 ISO-200

S.S: 1/5" f/4.5 ISO-200

(how I think it looks like)

Dark Tones

S.S: 5" f/4.5 ISO-200

S.S: 1/2" f/4.5 ISO-200

(how I think it looks like)

REFLECTION!

While I was conducting this exercise, especially for the Dark Tones. I had trouble finding the right exposure. I tend to get really bright and shaky pictures even after I used my tripod stand. Will ask Mr. Vinod about it and sure to put his comments at the Feedbacks.

Exercise 3.2 - Ansel Adams Shot