Using Photograph: Writing Captions

Vocabulary logs : Meet 12

Nama dan NIM	Destri Fazryani Lestari / 2088203099
Topic	Using Photograph: writing Captions
Date	June 16th, 2023
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Vocabularies, Pronounciation & Part of Speech, Defination, and Context.	1.      Photograph: /ˈfōdəˌɡraf/ Part of Speech : Nomina Indonesia: foto, gambar, potret. Defination: a picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused onto film or other light-sensitive material and then made visible and permanent by chemical treatment, or stored digitally. e.g., “a photograph of her father” Synonym : picture, photo, shot, snap, etc. 2.      Crop: / kräpt/ Part of Speech : adjective Indonesia: dipotong. Defination : (especially of hair) cut very short. e.g., “cropped blond hair” Synonym : cut, crop, etc. 3.      Avoid: /əˈvoid/ Part of Speech: verba Indonesia: menghindari, mencegah, menjauhi. Defination: keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). .e.g., “avoid excessive exposure to the sun” Synonym : keep away from, steer clear of, etc. 4.      Persuade: / pərˈswād / Part of Speech : verb Indonesia : membujuk, meyakinkan, mengajak. Defination: cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. e.g., “it wasn't easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing” Synonym: make, get, induce, etc. 5.      Medium: /ˈmēdēəm/ Part of Speech: nomina Indonesia: medium, sarana, perantara. Defination: an agency or means of doing something. e.g., “using the latest technology as a medium for job creation” Synonym: form, organ, forum, approach, etc.

LEARNING STRATEGIS

• Prewriting

First, I read the e-book after that, the ppt given by the lecturer during the lecture.

• Writing

The second, I compiled what I wrote, made a summary and then copied it to Ms. Words.

• Revising

The third, I reread the material from the PPT to make a conclusion, from what I understand.

• Proofreading

The Fourth, I checked again whether the vocab I wrote on the blog was correct, that way it was

easier for me to understand.

• Publishing

The Fifth, I post an essay that I made to my personal blog, sending a Google class assignment.

and check again if it’s done.

 

Summarize: Stories with photographs are much more likely to be read than stories without photographs, and the larger the photograph, the greater the likelihood that the story package will attract the attention of the reader. This unit will concentrate on photo selection, photo editing and cropping, as well as writing captions for publication. Many scholastic staffs are making the transition from traditional darkroom photography to digital photography, while others are opting to continue with film cameras. This unit will take up with the process after the photos are processed, whether in the darkroom or digitally, but will focus primarily on digital photo editing since so many publications are being submitted to the printer on disk, ftp uploading or through e-mail. The technical how-tos of photo preparation are far too complex to get into in one unit of a journalism textbook, and there are so many different types of software available that it would be impossible to get into how they all work. So the focus will be more on the results you will want to achieve, and we’ll leave the technical Photographs used for journalistic purposes must tell a story as well as being visually appealing. While mug shots or small head and shoulders shots may help a reader understand who an article is about, it is the large action shots which will draw readers into the story package and serve as an entry point into the story. According to a landmark 1991 study by the Poynter Institute called “Eyes on the News”, eyetracking was used to study the movement of readers’ eyes across a newspaper page.

Reflection : Using photographs to write captions is a powerful way to enhance storytelling and evoke emotions. Captions serve as windows into the visual narrative, providing context, depth, and a deeper understanding of the captured moment. When carefully crafted, captions have the ability to transport the viewer beyond the frame, unraveling hidden layers and inviting them to engage with the image on a more personal level. They can breathe life into still images, adding voices, perspectives, and insights that may otherwise go unnoticed. Crafting captions requires a delicate balance of descriptive details, emotional resonance, and concise storytelling, creating a seamless fusion of words and visuals that leaves a lasting impact on the audience.