Motion Preview and MAJOR Assignment

Overview: Capturing motion is one of the most common, yet challenging aspect to master in photography. Whether you are shooting sports, kids swinging on the playground or a dance recital, motion is a ever present in photography.

When mastering Depth of Field, a photographer must think first about their aperture setting. However, when preparing for a motion shoot, photographers must first consider their shutter speed.

Directions: 
Make a new blog post titled "Motion Preview."

Review the sites below and answer the following questions to prepare to master Motion photography.

MOTION PREVIEW

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-capture-motion-blur-in-photography

1. Why slow down your shutter speed?

2. What are the two primary ways to create motion in a photograph?

3. Why use a Shutter Priority mode?

4. What are three primary methods to compensate for long shutter speeds when there is too much light?

Beautiful Motion Blur Photos

Pick out three of your favorite motion blur photos from the link below.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/08/24/45-beautiful-motion-blur-photos/


Action Shots and Auto Focus Modes

Panning Tutorial Video
http://www.adorama.com/alc/0012567/article/Panning-Adorama-Photography-TV

Using Slow Shutter for Action Panning
http://www.adorama.com/alc/0008355/article/100-in-100-Slow-Shutter-Speed-Action-Panning

5. From the Web site, what is a good starting shutter speed range (fastest to slowest) that you should start out with when attempting panning?

6. From the video, why is the center auto focus point important for panning?

7. From the video, why should you use Continuous Drive mode of panning?

One Shot versus AI Servo Auto Focus Modes
http://digital-photography-school.com/one-shot-vs-ai-servo-when-to-use-each/

8. What does the "AI Servo" auto focus mode do?

9. What are the advantages of shooting in "AI Servo" auto focus mode for sports/action photography?

What is Back Button Focus?
http://digital-photography-school.com/back-button-focus/

10. Why should you consider using Back Button Focus for action photography?

11. What are some of the challenges of Back Button Focus?


Back Button Focus Tutorial Video – Nikon :( 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzqQskGoURE


How to setup Back Button Focus

Back Button Focus Setup Instructions for T3i
http://james-brandon.com/tack-sharp/canon-rebel-t3i/

More info on Back Button Focus from Canon
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/backbutton_af_article.shtml


MAJOR ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS

Link to full assignment
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1UFIVJD2sBzSGZTZ2tzOTllUFE/view?usp=sharing

Motion Shoot Directions

Formal Assignment:

Part A. Pick a theme, then photograph a person engaged in each of the following motions within the theme you’ve selected (e: playgrounds, dance, jumping, etc.)

General movement [total of 3 images]

Moving across the camera plane [total of 3 images]

Moving toward the camera plane [total of 3 images]

For each activity, make your 3 exposures using radically different shutter speeds. Be sure you’ve produced good examples of both frozen action and blurred motion.

Part B. Make 3 exposures using the technique of panning. Be sure to select a shutter speed that allows you to streak the background while keep the main subject sharp. Pre-focus if necessary. [total of 3 images]

Shoot a lot. Edit. Show only your best.

Submit…

Formal assignment: A total of 12 images, 9 for motion and 3 for panning posted on your blog.

Grading…

Will be based on following directions, the technical quality of your images, and the overall effectiveness of your compositions. This is only a basic summary of the job requirements. Much additional important information will be given to you by your instructor during regular classroom sessions.

COME CHECK OUT A CAMERA ASAP! Your assignment is due by Nov. 7. I expect all of you to turn this assignment in on time.