EXPRIMERE SEPTEMBER EDITION (ENG)

EXPRIMERE ROTARACT CLUB OF GCT COIMBATORE Expressing Rotaraction Parented By Rotary Club Of Coimbatore East Group 2 | Rotary Inernational District 3201 ISSUE NO. 3 | SEPTEMBER 2021 EDITION

INSIDE Editor’s Note ----- 02 Editor’s Note ----- 02 Rac GCT Calendar ----- 03 Rac GCT Calendar ----- 03 Snap Tips ----- 05 Snap Tips ----- 05 Critiquing Captures ----- 06 Critiquing Captures ----- 06 Upto the Minute ----- 07 Upto the Minute ----- 07 Peek In ----- 09 Peek In ----- 09 Reader’s View ----- 10 Reader’s Review ----- 10 New Wave ----- 11 New Wave ----- 11 The Shots ----- 12 The Shots ----- 12 Notable Projects ----- 13 Notable Projects ----- 13 Our Happenings ----- 15 Our Happenings ----- 15 Let’s Learn ----- 16 Let’s Learn ----- 16 Happy Birthday ----- 17 Happy Birthday ----- 17 Mind Blender ----- 18 Mind Blender ----- 18 01

EDITORIAL TEAM Rtr. SOWMIYA S EDITOR’S NOTE Rtr. HARINI S Hello people! Rtr. SABEERA JENISHA M Rtr. HITESHWARAN G We are very much glad to meet you all again. Everybody likes to capture something to get Rtr. MUTHUKUMARAN M etched in memory. Every month we are trying to come up with new dimensions. With that being said, the genre for this month is Photography. At an age where each of our milestones is marked by social media posts, it is tough to imagine a world without photographs. It is a definitive and creative inlet into the lives of those around us. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything. It’s about finding some- thing interesting in an ordinary place. We are feel- ing eccentric to cascade you all with some kind of knowledge about photography. “Photography takes an instant from a time frame and alters life by holding it still.” 02

REC RAC GCT CALENDAR 0 1 00 0 0 23 4 0 GURUNAADHA 6 00 0 78 9 5 1 1 1 GENERAL BODY 1 1 1 3 4 0 01 : 15 MEETING 1 2 VIRTUAL FALO 5 03 SEPTEMBER

REC 11 12 1 78 90 6 22 22 2 23 45 1 2 2 2 CODE RED 3 2 6 MY ELEVEN NAATU NADAPU 9 WORDSMITH’S KALAIKARAM 16 : 30 7 8 HUB 0 PHASE II 04 SEPTEMBER

SNAP TIPS 1 6 Apply the rule of Learn What Your 4 thirds (three-by-three 9 Camera Can Do grid mode) 2 Avoid Digital Zoom 7 Download Better Apps Stick to Outdoors 5 If dark, rest the phone 10 and use natural light on a flat surface where possible 3 Use HDR mode 8 Use editing tools Capture Multiple Shots Place the phone at the correct position 05

CRITIQUING CAPTURES APERTURE Aperture is indeed the preminent art photography magazine. Although ostensibly devot- ed to art photography, many of the spreads are essentially photojournalism. Aperture mixes interesting pictures that are satisfying to the eye with more mainstream pictures that would appeal to all categories of photographers. Aperture has one of the most out- standing reputations for bringing its readers the best in artistic photography. Aperture covers a wide array of subjects, from mailboxes out on country roads, to architecture, from rare plants to bizarre special effects. Aperture brings you photography that you'll want to look at again and again. AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER Amateur Photographer is the world’s oldest weekly photographic magazine. It has been a source of information, inspiration, on the latest kit and trends for over 100 years. It is a brilliant magazine for amateur/professional photographers. The magazine has a good balance between equipment reviews and technical features. It has managed to stay relevant through the years. It is the most interesting and informative photography magazine by far. This Amateur Photographer Magazine will keep your interest in Photog- raphy going for Weeks on end. OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER With crisp and easy-to-read articles, the Outdoor Photographer focuses mainly on land- scapes, flora, and fauna. It is ideal for amateur photographers who are interested in out- door photography and want tips to shoot in natural spots and locations. It is one of the best photography magazines that you can find in the market; it contains creative and technical solutions for photographers, and the articles are very engaging. It provides advice on photography equipment and is versatile in its content so that all levels of pho- tographers, from amateurs to veterans, can easily read it and make sense out of it. 06

UPTO THE MINUTE Canon, in India, has currently released the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera, which will feature a newly developed 35mm full-frame, backlit, stacked CMOS sensor and a DIGIC X image processor. The new camera was designed to provide the high-level basic functionality required to meet the needs of professional and enthusiast users. The currently developed EOS R3 was based on the concept of high speed, high sensitivi- ty, and high reliability. The EOS R3 aims to provide professional-level quality for both stills and video capture, even for moving sub- jects. 07

The EOS R3 was the first EOS series camera to be stacked with a CMOS sensor that makes high-speed readout possible. The camera also features a DIGIC X image processor for high-speed image process- ing that realizes high-speed continuous shooting of up to 30 frames-per-second with AF/AE tracking when using the electronic shutter, the camera significantly reduces image warping and is also capa- ble of capturing moving subjects with reduced noise in such low-light environments as indoor areas or nighttime scenes. In addition, the EOS R3 was Canon’s first digital camera to feature Eye Control AF functionality. When shooting still images and looking through the viewfinder, this new feature enables the AF frame to adjust according to the detected movement of the user’s eye, making it pos- sible smoother shooting with quick focus when transitioning between subjects. The EOS R3 answers the sophisticated needs of professionals by providing dust and water resistance developed with each iteration of the EOS-1 series, body design with integrated vertical hand-grip, reliability, and ease of use. With the goal of expanding the possibilities of imaging for users, the EOS R system will continue to expand its lineup of impressive cameras and RF lenses. 08

PEEK IN One and half years back, I started to move profession- ally in this field by taking Maternity photos, newborn Hello, this is Abinaya, an engineering graduate. It all started as mobile photos, and kids photos. Actually, I struggled a lot to photography. Rather than capturing humans, I preferred to capture enter into this field. Ini�ally, my family didn't support wildlife, because I was very much interested in capturing different me but as days passed and by seeing my interest and insects and bu�erflies. I chose this profession, especially for my kid. achievements in many ar�cles they started to give Actually, my husband is a mariner so mostly he'll not be available at their full support to me. So my kind of request to home, so if I chose some other profession I can't spend �me and every family is to please lend your full support for couldn't be able to take care of my kid. I thought photography would be your kids right from the beginning. I never wanted the correct one. So this was the main reason for me to choose this such passionate beginners to struggle like me. I am profession. Three years back, I chose photography as my passion and here to help and mo�vate new budding ar�sts. started capturing wildlife. The love for bu�erflies made me choose pho- Successfully, I've managed to get into a respectable tography. Every morning by seeing the life stages of a bu�erfly in my posi�on. Now, I go for photoshoots especially I shoot garden made me go aww, so the thought of capturing it provoked inside newborn babies and maternity shoots. Never lend me. This was the main reason that I got an interest in photography. your ears to those who cri�cize you and stand as a hurdle to your growth. Face the challenges with a bold and strong heart! And yes, it's your life, live it for yourself. AbiS Photography abishas� No. 343, Melakkal Main Road, Opp to Tamilnadu Water Supply, Kochadai - 16 09

READER’S VIEW What is an 'eye'? It's describing the way you see, having an 'eye' for photography is more about having a knack for seeing things in a unique or artistic way. It's all about your creative vision. The Photog- rapher’s Eye is not a general digital photography book that covers all aspects of photography instead it focuses upon the element of Com- position. The subtitle of the book probably says it best - ‘The Photog- rapher’s Eye – Composition and Design for Better Photos’ written by Michael Freeman. Freeman goes on to talk about how the technology of digital photography is important, but that it is actually the deci- sions that a photographer makes that are more important. This book is about those decisions. It is concerned with photographic style and with photographic tradi- tion; with the sense of possibilities that a photographer today takes to his work. The simple structure of the book is built around the five key addressable components that every photographer has to make decisions on inclusion in confirming what the final image will look like and what intent it will portray, this helps make photography more understandable and opens up interpretation of an image that many viewers would have missed on first viewing. 10

Never has it been so easy to capture aerial images of some of the NEW WAVE world’s most stunning (and sometimes hard to reach) places. The drone—a sky-high flying, unmanned camera—is undoubtedly the wild- Here are several drone photography tips est photography development in recent memory. Drone photography you can follow: allows images and audio/video to be captured that might not be other- wise possible for human photographers and videographers. Check the UAV forecast Shoot in RAW format Drone photography is used in surveillance to gain intelligence against Utilize the thirds grid overlay for composition enemy targets by government agencies in war and for competitive intel- Stick to a lower ISO ligence by businesses. As long as drones are under 35kg, no special per- Take advantage of Auto Exposure Bracketing mits are required by private citizens looking to use drones non-commer- Be prepared to improvise cially. Special flight operations certificates are required for drones over Create higher resolution images with panoramic 35kg but most personal drones are under that weight limit. For com- shots mercial purposes, the Federal Aviation Administration requires a certifi- Experiment with both aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3) cate of authorization for drone use. Use camera lens filters Seek out symmetry, patterns, and lines It’s an amazing modern photography niche that is worth getting into, Play with lights and shadows especially for adventurous shooters who want to bring their photogra- Take a drone “selfie” phy to new heights—literally and figuratively. And to achieve stunning, high-quality aerial photos and maximize the use of your drone. Nemvoeflsrytdihnseagatvsu,uepndliohtniuopoibnn/mtevDgomieegdr(atnonraaenantnrobsnpgeduoiehetnrpsodseeteihsoqnrfrablosemueibsegtcpcisaoyyerhaeescengtFtmrnteigaddrmosetasoopedodbv.epvptcrrmnueiyaosheeadAarr—enyrrppeeahlsnIametrotdiladmiuts’isgsviroelurArootdeuaroershsnvanynnstnapetaies.upgaoeteaene.tanhedwtcscarcmiedearoieiDgeaitiaroarsnhainiaeirmsrzgluraeltlcon.seeyhidblaiAhfinucgntmirtpz)cfudeireohsoenihvaanmpndntrsoeolstgdplgloeeiatyi—taenehliososclndbsiroaksmselveitniaatttwtsooneaorhehcrr.afogganndeeareeTttarrtsdetihtauhtoloorurolaewprmeenynmwnonruhqegwadudadiesyuiralpxegsrndieeiisohiforrhndeqmaoesenodftsulrhi3dfelitrnttpoziilooo5grhi—ctemowegnoefkueoossrpeastglitrmlaetsrhahwis,.gspirpaetiobodsmiFnekhnevtlrruyoneooyoctewalo-idsncgretlgnhhfeyi’e-rrsnovsceei.ocatgpieroioassoAcpfhewmifghmhhcnicoanayaueaymdimvnotianmtneeeedutlettsolHarrhrlrtticpncoogeaad3eieyifaertacr5nobreolnhlmakeurlincypisaigumeni.eecutrtCvgse.yhSarwbebphonputsSoayoehrseterfihrscetzoctevUuoekhmiaileranltostotiorSilnl,pthagowistziheitlenintnT:hecodtgaUkettRrft,ikBoonohAtAehgeorgneVCWireagapatrfdhhiproespnflev-ihhoroarhtqapeodyoErwtouenamc,stxteatsatroUopaaegrlsgihetgsdtrtIrSyiiSeregdaitemOhopcoPoeehaefilvkmraymnTAeyoatprtueriulkwrwpetarooteassyiivttsoEhahlifyelsoxumbdlneriptgorsimocoohtohsfnnetiumslettarreypiase“mr,sonpsBepasdelarigcftasitieteothcser”nkaaredntwitosoini,wstghas(n1dp6a:l9innooerrsa4m:3ic) 11

rotaract_gct rotaract_gct THE SHOTS rotaract_gct Flying above such fierce clouds will always The fresh raw tomato, devoured in the Bloom just like how flowers do out of dark- be a challenging task, yet it'll definitely offer garden is a horn of abundance of simple ness. You can bring light to the places and infinite happiness and amusement. sensations, a twinkling rush in one's mouth situations where there’s barely any left. that brings with it every pleasure. pc: @meharun_halidha pc: @tharunkumar pc: @rojin_rajendran 12

NOTABLE PROJECTS \"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.\" GURUNADHAA A teacher is like Spring, Who nur- tures new green sprouts, Encour- ages and leads them, Whenever they have doubts. Rotaract GCT is incomplete without the hand- made token of love. On behalf of the Teacher's day, we the mem- bers of Rotaract GCT drizzled our love and esteem to our very own professors by providing a custom- ized token of love, to thank them for showing the correct path and guiding us to lead our career. 13

VIRTUAL FALO KALAIKARAM \"Through our willingness to help others we can learn to be happy rather than depressed.\" \"All of us, believers and non-believers, Self-satisfaction makes life worth living. We all must remember desire some kind of fellowship and one thing that helping others is a blessing in disguise. Because connection.\" when we help others to grow, we grow in the process too. By the way, we the members of RaC GCT felt very much contented The fellowship of true friends who can to organize the event \" KALAIKARAM\", which was organized in 2 hear you out, share your joys, help carry phases. In the first phase, We performed a fundraiser event by your burdens, and correctly counsel you converting the coconut shells, paper cups into plant pots and is priceless. To develop this kind of sold them. With the collected funds we bought an android fellowship and to achieve international mobile in the second phase and we gifted it to the financially brotherhood with our dearest fellow backward student, which will be very useful for their education. club members, we planned to conduct this event, along with Rotaract Club of 14 Southern Fort,RID 3000 and RaC Peo- ple's campus RID,3292. This event was more like a virtual campfire where all the fun activities including singing, vibing to the songs, expressing our talents, sharing the funny and embar- rassing things in our life happened. At last, we were able to gain new friends and get to know about the international service. This event was indeed a stress- buster.

JINGALALAA \"Miracles happen to those who believe in them.\" Gratitude will never go out of style. We were super excited to get recognized as the IMPACT MAKER of August month by the District Awards Committee for the event JINGALALAA - a virtual event conducted especially for the Interactors along with the Rotary clubs of Coimbatore East, Cochin East RID 3201 and Nasik Grape City RID 3030. This was a small achievement from our side from the beginning of our tenure. We’ll definitely achieve a lot more like this. We thank everyone who supported us to conduct this event in a successful manner. Last but not least, I thank our Rotarians and the interactors without whom this event wouldn't be this successful. OUR HAPPENINGS “Creativity takes courage.” SKETCH, the District Editorial Workshop (DEW) of the Rotary year 2021-22 was held on 19th September. It was organized by Rotaract District Organization 3201 along with the Host clubs. It is a professional workshop for our Rotaractors to help them explore their interest in editing, content writing, and designing. The trainers taught us some methods and tricks to design a poster in a professional way. They also taught us the basics of photoshop and video editing. This workshop was very useful, especially for the editors and the designers. SKETCH 15

ഇല�ൂഷന് േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫി എ�ാല് LET’S LEARN ഭാവനാപരമായ േകാേ�ാസിഷന്, ൈല�ിംഗ് ഇഫക�് ുകള് അല്െല�ില് േഫാേ�ാ എഡി�ിംഗ് Illusion photography means using imag- േസാഫറ് െ് റ�യ ര്എ�ിവ ഉപേയാഗി�ു�ു, ina�ve composi�on, ligh�ng effects or മിഥ�ാ േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫി നി�ളുെട photo-edi�ng so�ware, illusion pho- േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫുകെള കാഴച് �ാരന്െറ ദൃശ� tography allows your photographs to ഇ��ിയ�ളില് ത��� ളക് ളി�ാന് play tricks on the viewer's visual അനുവദി�ു�ു senses. േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫറുെട ആശയ�ളിലൂെട Trick photography helps in crea�ng an ദൃശ��ിന്െറ ഒരു മിഥ� സൃ�ി�ാൻ illusion of the scene through the ideas �ടി�് േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫി സഹായി�ു�ു. നിരവധി of the photographer. While there're ജന�പിയ �ടി�് േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫി ആശയ�ളില് many, some of the popular trick pho- ടില്�-് ഷിഫ്�,് ഇന�് ഫാെറഡ്, ൈഹ സ്പീഡ്, tography ideas include �lt-shi�, infra- ൈല�് െപയിന്റിംഗ,് സൂം, പേനാരമിക് red, high speed, light pain�ng, zoom & േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫി എ�ിവ ഉളെ് �ടു�ു. panoramic photography. How do you do photography illusions? 1. �പേചാദന�ിനായി നിരബ് �ിത വീ�ണേകാണുകള് പരിേശാധി�ുക. 1. Check Out Forced Perspec�ve Poses for Inspira�on. 2. േബാധ�െ�ടു�ു� ഒരു 2. Plan Each Scene Beforehand for a മിഥ�ാധാരണയ്�ായി ഓേരാ രംഗവും മുനക് ൂ�ി Convincing Illusion. ആസൂ�തണം െച�ുക. 3. Try a Zoom Lens for Perspec�ve Distor�on. 3. വീ�ണേകാണിെല വ�തിചലന�ിനായി 4. Use Small Aperture for the Best ഒരു സൂം െലനസ് ് Results. പരീ�ി�ുക. 5. Work With a Partner to Get the Perfect Shot. 4. മിക� ഫല�ള�് ായി െചറിയ അേ�ര്�ര് ഉപേയാഗി�ുക. Rtr Arjun Roy Club photographer 5. മിക� േഷാ�് ലഭി�ാന് ഒരു പ�ാളിയുമായി Rotaract Club of Cochin East �പവര്�ി�ുക. Rtr അർജുൻ േറായ് ക്ലബ് േഫാേ�ാ�ഗാഫർ േറാ�റക്�് കല് ബ് ഓഫ് െകാ�ി ഈ�് 16

HAPPY B I R THDA Y Rtr. Sandhiya V Rtr. Gokulakannan S Rtr. Naveen P September 06 September 25 September 26 Another adventurous filled year awaits you. Your life is just about to pick up speed and blast off into the stratosphere. Don't forget to enjoy the journey. 17

What is a standard or What index should be The bu�on which What is the internal, proprietary interface reviewed to make sure unlocks the lens mount reflec�ve surface that used by camera and lens the lens is being and detaches the lens bounces light up into manufacturers to ensure a�ached correctly to by rota�ng it. the pentaprism and a secure and accurate the camera body? viewfinder? means for a�aching a lens 5 4 6 3to a camera body? What camera part will What internal process light up and emit a fast beep two seconds prior enables sound to be 2to taking the picture? captured? 7 What control engages MIND BLENDER When on AF (Scene Intelli- focus when pressed gent Auto), what item will halfway and causes the 18 pop up to add more light camera to take the picture should the camera since when pressed all the way 8there is a need for addi- 1when the camera is in AF? �onal ligh�ng? ANSWERS: 1. SHUTTER BUTTON 2. SELF-TIMER LAMP 3. LENS MOUNT 4. LENS MOUNT INDEX 5. LENS RELEASE BUTTON 6. MIRROR 7. MICROPHONE 8. BUILT-IN FLASH

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