6 tips for taking a good photo for an e-learning module

When developing e-learning modules, photographic material is often used. If you are asked to collect and deliver this material, it can be quite a challenge. How do you take a good picture and how do you deliver the material?

We would like to share with you some tips that you can use to improve the quality of your photos!

1. Ensure sufficient light:This reduces noise in an image.
2. Use a tripod:This will prevent blurred photos due to camera movement.
3. 3. Order and tidiness:You may be thinking: what does this have to do with a photograph? By taking a few minutes beforehand to tidy and organize your surroundings, you will ensure less distraction in the photo.
4. Get the files directly from the device:Sending images through apps like WhatsApp or email often cause the image to be reduced in size. This reduces the quality a lot. It is best to get the original file directly from your device. You can send it via WeTransfer or a ZIP file, for example.
5. Consider the screen size:You can take pictures in landscape mode and potret mode. Think carefully in advance how you want to place the photo in the training. This will prevent blank areas or the image becoming very small.
6. Low budget?You don't have to invest in an expensive camera to take good pictures. Make use of your mobile phone! Mobile cameras have advanced considerably over the years and take excellent photos for use in an e-learning module.

And now get to work! Grab your camera and ... go to the settings first!

In fact, we are also happy to explain some terms that you will often encounter on a camera:

Aperture:Determines how much light reaches the camera's sensor and is indicated by f. For example, f/2.8. The aperture also determines the depth of field of the photograph.

• Low aperture such as f/6.3:Provides less light on the sensor but more depth of field.
• High aperture such as f/40:Provides more light on the sensor but less depth of field.

Aperture F/6.3

Aperture F/40

ISO value: Determines the sensitivity of the sensor to light. For darker environments, you can increase the ISO value. Keep in mind here: the higher the ISO value, the more noise you will get.

ISO 100

ISO 25200

Shutter speed:Is the time the light falls on the sensor. The advantage of a slow shutter speed is that the sensor is exposed longer. This makes the photo lighter. Ideal for dark environments. The disadvantage is that moving subjects become blurred. You can also get nice effects with a slow shutter speed see for example this picture of a waterfall.

Need support with your e-learning module?

We can support your company in the field of e-learning. Think for example that we create the graphic side or the pictures for the module. But we can also develop an entire custom module for you. Please contact us at +31 (0)30 - 65 66 010 or learning@precongroup.com.