ASSIGNMENT #02
(Due 9/24/12)
READING:
National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide
“Digital Cameras” pages 44-49
“Lenses” pages 50-59
“Exposure” pages 60-76
“Motion” pages 118-124
READ: NPPA CODE OF ETHIC’S
SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT Depth-of-field & Motion
Demonstration of picture taking basics.
This is both a technical exercise, and a creative assignment.
These should be your best photos, in terms of technical control and strong composition. Select appropriate subjects for each part.
COMPLETE EACH PART IN OBVIOUS FASHION, meaning if it calls for blurred motion, make sure above all else –it shows motion!
Follow instructions carefully. Failure to follow instructions will reflect in your grade.
Take (4) different types of pictures of someone, ask someone to pose for you. REMEMBER, you are in charge of the shoots.
Using a standard camera and lens.
DO NOT USE A FLASH FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.
1. Shallow Depth of Field
Shoot photos with obvious shallow depth of field.
Using standard camera and lens, take photos of your main subject from about 6 feet away, with distinct object(s) or person in background. Main subject should be in focus in the foreground, and an object or person in background should be out-of-focus.
-HINT: shoot photo indoors or outside in shady area. Avoid direct sunlight.
-Background should be out-of-focus, only main subject should be in focus.
-If meter reading suggests shutter speed less than 1/60th sec. (ex. 1/30th, 1/15th,) go somewhere else where there is more light.
-Main subject should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.
2. Sharp Depth of Field
Shoot photos with obvious sharp depth of field.
Using standard camera and lens, take photos of your main subject from about 6 feet away, with distinct object(s) or person in background. Main subject should be in focus in the foreground, and an object or person in background should be in focus too.
-HINT: Shoot in bright area, direct sunlight is good.
-F/stop should reading should be between f/8 and F/32.
-Main subject and background should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.
3. Stop Motion
Shoot action photos with subject in obvious stopped motion, use techniques discussed in class. Shoot pictures of your main subject moving quickly (ex. running, jumping, biking, skating) left to right, right to left, or up and down, using a standard camera and lens. Use fastest shutter speed settings, at least 1/500th sec. This should freeze the action. Subject should not be showing movement. Main subject should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.
-Subject should be about 5-10 feet away, and be central part of the photo.
GET CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT.
-Subject should be in center of frame
-Do not shoot cars, subject must be people
-HINT: Shoot in bright sunlight
-Main should be sharp and in focus, and photo should not be shaky or blurry.
4. Show Motion
Shoot action photos with subject in obvious motion, use techniques discussed in class.
Shoot pictures of your main subject moving quickly left to right, right to left, or up and down, using a standard camera and lens. (ex. running, jumping, biking, skating)
Use a slow shutter speed setting (ex. 1/60th, 1/30th) but not too slow as to cause camera shake. This should blur the action but NOT the photo.
-Subject should be about 5-10 feet away, and be central part of the photo.
GET CLOSE TO THE SUBJECT.
-Subject can be in center of frame
-Do not shoot cars, subject must be people
-HINT: Do not use so slow a shutter speed that image is unrecognizable.
Main subject should be blurry from movement, NOT from camera shake.
Know the difference.
*Students must complete:
- Select (1) best photo of each. (4) total.
- Follow “Basic Photoshop”, use outline provided if needed.
- Write complete caption, include assignment name in caption.
- SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
- franklin_dofsharp.jpg
- franklin_dofshallow.jpg
- franklin_stopmotion.jpg,
- franklin_showmotion.jpg
(remember to save a copy for yourself to you folder)
