"A still photograph is called a still photograph because the picture doesn’t move, not because the objects in the picture are not in motion. The photographer's mission, should he decide to accept it, is to capture motion with stillness. " - Vincent Versace
WHAT'S DUE? Classwork: With a partner, practice photographing each of these four techniques; stopped action, capture blur, deep depth of field, shallow depth of field. Post on your blog and the link in Google Classroom. 2 contact sheets Contact Sheet 1 :
24 photographs on your contact sheet
12 photographs showing selective focus/shallow depth of field (aka large aperture f1.2, f.2, f.4)
12 photographs showing greater depth of field (aka small aperture f.11, f.16, f.22, f.32)
Contact Sheet 2 : 24 photographs on your contact sheet
This assignment divides itself between APERTURE and SHUTTER SPEED control. However, in selecting one, you need to adjust the other to maintain the correct exposure.
DEPTH OF FIELD SELECTIVE FOCUS/ SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD:Create an interesting composition utilizing shallow depth of field. This will isolate a subject (or part of a subject) from the rest of your composition. A combination of large aperture (f 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0) with very short camera to subject distance will minimize depth of field. DEEP DEPTH OF FIELD:Create a composition in which two or more subjects, at different distances from the camera, are in acceptable focus.Focus between your subjects, using a small aperture (f.11, f.16 or f.22). You will need a lot of light and may need to shoot this part outdoors.
MOTION MOTION BLURRED: Using a slow shutter speed (1/15 or slower), create an interesting composition in which a subject’s (or part of a subject’s) movement is blurred. You will need a tripod for this part of the assignment. MOTION FROZEN: Using a shutter speed of 1/250 or faster, at a distance of 2-10 ft, create an interesting composition that freezes the motion of a rapidly moving subject. You will need enough light to shoot at a fast shutter speed.