Photographer

SK-3(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JK-3-Cameraman)

Objective: - Demonstrate the ability to use a camera, and take good quality photographs

1. Demonstrate his understanding of the mechanism of his camera, shutter speed, stops and focusing device.

2. 1. Show a knowledge of lighting of indoor and outdoor subjects

   2. Discuss with examiner the use of accessories such as tripods, exposure meters, filters etc.

3. Discuss common faults in composition, exposure, etc. from specimens shown by the examiner

4. Take with any camera, three portraits, three landscapes, three pictures from unusual angles, three photographs of buildings of unusual architectural styles. One at least of the above to be taken indoors.

5. Show that he has begun to specialize in some particular aspect of photography (e.g. portrait, movie, still life, Children, action etc.) Discuss with examiner, photographs and techniques involved. Discuss with examiner photographs taken by Scout on the subject of his specialization, covering a period of at least 3 months