Panning - Due Date : Apr 4
When photographing a moving subject, the panning technique is achieved by keeping the subject in the same position of the frame for the duration of the exposure. The length of the exposure must be long enough to allow the background to blur due to the movement of the camera as the photographer follows the subject in the viewfinder.
The exact length of exposure required will depend on the speed at which the subject is moving, the focal length of the lens and the distance from the subject and background. A car speeding along a straight might allow the photographer to achieve a blurred background at 1/250th of a second, while the photographer might need to go as slow as 1/40th to achieve the same amount of blur for a picture of a running man.
The faster shutter speed allowed by fast moving subjects are easier to capture in a smoothly panned shot. With slower moving subjects, the risk is that the panning motion will be jerky, and it is also harder to keep the subject in the same position of the frame for the longer period of time.
To aid in capturing panned pictures, photographers use aids such as tripods and monopods, which make it easy to swing the camera along one plane, while keeping it steady in the others. A low budget option is to tie a piece of string around the lens, then to drop the other end to the floor and step on it to pull it taut. This will allow a little bit more stability and allow for smoother blur.
The exact length of exposure required will depend on the speed at which the subject is moving, the focal length of the lens and the distance from the subject and background. A car speeding along a straight might allow the photographer to achieve a blurred background at 1/250th of a second, while the photographer might need to go as slow as 1/40th to achieve the same amount of blur for a picture of a running man.
The faster shutter speed allowed by fast moving subjects are easier to capture in a smoothly panned shot. With slower moving subjects, the risk is that the panning motion will be jerky, and it is also harder to keep the subject in the same position of the frame for the longer period of time.
To aid in capturing panned pictures, photographers use aids such as tripods and monopods, which make it easy to swing the camera along one plane, while keeping it steady in the others. A low budget option is to tie a piece of string around the lens, then to drop the other end to the floor and step on it to pull it taut. This will allow a little bit more stability and allow for smoother blur.
March 29 - Group Assignment
Bracketing & Perspective.
Take 3 images of a tree with background over under and properly exposed. Zoomed in , out, and halfway.
Keep the tree in proportion.
Bracketing & Perspective.
Take 3 images of a tree with background over under and properly exposed. Zoomed in , out, and halfway.
Keep the tree in proportion.
Nature - Due Date : Apr 18
Work on either a deep or narrow depth of field, not in between or flat. Find an artistic viewpoint and composition in a nature setting. Think of an image that could be displayed
If stressing a shallow depth of field. Stopping up the aperture to it's maximum will let in the most light. f/3.5 or f/1.8 on the fixed lens. Light travels, so the faster you take a photo the less light in the background you capture. You will focus on the subject not the background by blurring out the depth of field with a large opening in the lens.
If stressing a deep depth of field. The sharpest photo typically is at one or two f stops from the minimum aperture on high quality lenses. Stop down to create a large depth of field. Focus on composition and the rule of thirds. Find a balance between the foreground and the background. f/36 for example will provide more detail in the background than f/16.
As always remember that there is enough light to produce longer exposures with smaller apertures or opening in the lens. Use of tripod is also an option on non moving scenery.
If stressing a shallow depth of field. Stopping up the aperture to it's maximum will let in the most light. f/3.5 or f/1.8 on the fixed lens. Light travels, so the faster you take a photo the less light in the background you capture. You will focus on the subject not the background by blurring out the depth of field with a large opening in the lens.
If stressing a deep depth of field. The sharpest photo typically is at one or two f stops from the minimum aperture on high quality lenses. Stop down to create a large depth of field. Focus on composition and the rule of thirds. Find a balance between the foreground and the background. f/36 for example will provide more detail in the background than f/16.
As always remember that there is enough light to produce longer exposures with smaller apertures or opening in the lens. Use of tripod is also an option on non moving scenery.
Overexposure - Due Date : Apr 18
Use a slower shutter speed than suggested when metering.
Without photoshopping. Black and White Overexposure.
Stress the dramatic, yet make the image look engaging.
Find the fine balance between Overexposure and BurnOut.
Without photoshopping. Black and White Overexposure.
Stress the dramatic, yet make the image look engaging.
Find the fine balance between Overexposure and BurnOut.
Composition - Thursday APRIL 19 - Group In Class Assignment
Different composition of same subject
FIGHT - Advertising Photos - Due May 2nd
In Class using Fight The New Drug apparel
Creative promo stock art
See example http://www.vooray.com/
Emotional Egg - Due Apr 25
Be a picture director.
Create the emotion and the composition.
Ensure the faces are well drawn.
Create the emotion and the composition.
Ensure the faces are well drawn.
Light Painting - Due Date : May 2
Create another Light Painting. This time photoshop the light into different colours. Feel free to expose other objects or people and incorporate it with the light.
Work on an artistic and classy image.
Using a tripod and prolonged exposure shine a flashlight or other light source at the camera. Basic understanding of the sensor and ISO settings is essential. Photography is the capture of light.
Recommendation is
18mm | f/3.5 | 30" | ISO 100
Understand and Experiment with the strength of the light as well as the sensitivity of the camera's digital sensor. Have control over the shapes, colour, and size of the light (or the amount that the camera captures).
Adjusting the ISO and Aperture will increase or decrease the amount of light captured.
ISO 100 Least Sensitive
ISO 6400 Most Sensitive
f/3.5 Largest Aperture ( Biggest Opening - lets in the most light - faster exposure)
f/36 Minimum Aperture (Smallest Opening - lets in less light takes longer to expose)
Examples
Student Light Paintings
Work on an artistic and classy image.
Using a tripod and prolonged exposure shine a flashlight or other light source at the camera. Basic understanding of the sensor and ISO settings is essential. Photography is the capture of light.
Recommendation is
18mm | f/3.5 | 30" | ISO 100
Understand and Experiment with the strength of the light as well as the sensitivity of the camera's digital sensor. Have control over the shapes, colour, and size of the light (or the amount that the camera captures).
Adjusting the ISO and Aperture will increase or decrease the amount of light captured.
ISO 100 Least Sensitive
ISO 6400 Most Sensitive
f/3.5 Largest Aperture ( Biggest Opening - lets in the most light - faster exposure)
f/36 Minimum Aperture (Smallest Opening - lets in less light takes longer to expose)
Examples
Student Light Paintings
Series - Due Date : May 2
At least Three Panels in one image.
Be creative in the angles and viewpoints of a subject. Put three of these photographs together in one singular image side by side with border.
Be creative in the angles and viewpoints of a subject. Put three of these photographs together in one singular image side by side with border.
Action - Due Date : May 9
Capture action. Ensure that your subject matter is something that can easily be distinguished as moving and not a natural steady view.
Stress artistic qualities and a subject that are creative.
Keep focus clear and action crisp.
Stress artistic qualities and a subject that are creative.
Keep focus clear and action crisp.
Edits May 7th
IN Class Projects
May 9th Wednesday
May 11th Friday
Edits May 15
In Class Projects May 17 Thursday
Model - Due Date : May 16
Touch up and photoshop a modeling photoshoot.
Focus on composition, lighting, and unique viewpoint when dealing with people. Stress either personification or subjectification depending on what you are wanting to express through use of a model.
Typically shallow depth of field is used in modeling images as to focus on the subject. Also a slight over exposure also is used to burn out the grays.
Studio Lighting preferred
WB will be on Flash. Suggested to adjust the lighting to work with these setting | f/5.6 | 1/200 | ISO 100
Focus on composition, lighting, and unique viewpoint when dealing with people. Stress either personification or subjectification depending on what you are wanting to express through use of a model.
Typically shallow depth of field is used in modeling images as to focus on the subject. Also a slight over exposure also is used to burn out the grays.
Studio Lighting preferred
WB will be on Flash. Suggested to adjust the lighting to work with these setting | f/5.6 | 1/200 | ISO 100
Time Elapse - In Class May 17
Use a tripod and a slow shutter speed to capture an image with part movement and part still elements.
Play with prolonged exposures of 30 seconds or bulb as well as stopping down for most detail.
Play with prolonged exposures of 30 seconds or bulb as well as stopping down for most detail.
Photojournalism - Due Date : May 16
Presents a story primarily through the use of pictures.
Capture a telling photo. Focus on emotional and a story or event. Keep proper composition and creativity.
Family Portraits - Due Date : May 23
Now the real test of being a photographer comes into play.
Recruit a family (of no relation to your own). Take family portraits on location or in studio.
Mr. Courtright will be available to help upon request and with scheduling.
Lighting and Resolution is key. Focus on composition and unique concepts.
Recruit a family (of no relation to your own). Take family portraits on location or in studio.
Mr. Courtright will be available to help upon request and with scheduling.
Lighting and Resolution is key. Focus on composition and unique concepts.
Final Portfolio - Due Date : May 23
Home Page linked to Portfolio.
Clean and simple
Portfolio has quality 20 images
---organized and cropped onto one screen
Clean and simple
Portfolio has quality 20 images
---organized and cropped onto one screen