ASSIGNMENT #02
(Due
2/17/14)
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 Ethics:
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:
1.
Select (1) best photo of each. (4) total.
2.
Follow “Basic Photoshop”, use outline provided if needed.
3.
Write complete caption, include assignment name in caption.
4.SLUG
PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:
EXAMPLES:
franklin_dofsharp.jpg
franklin_dofshallow.jpg
franklin_stopmotion.jpg,
franklin_showmotion.jpg
5.
Place images in the “drop folder” DO NOT SUBMIT FOLDERS.
(remember
to save a copy for yourself to you folder)
