Assignment 6-Action Photography

         After a week off to study art history, photography class is back to its regular schedule. This means that this assignment is due on Friday, October 1st. Since we have completed the composition section of this course, it is time to move onto a new section of photography. This week's project is focusing on Action Photography. This can also be referred to as stop action photography and fast shutter speed photography. Even though this class is no longer specifically focusing on composition, I am expecting you to apply what you have learned about composition to your projects for the rest of the semester.

        The goal of this assignment is to crisply stop motion in a photograph.The person or object that is in motion should be clearly in focus. The key to accomplishing this is to use a high shutter speed. The recommended speed for an action photo is 1/250 of a second. If you don't have manual settings on your camera, I would suggest that you use a sports setting. The sports setting of your camera automatically sets your shutter at a higher speed.

       Have fun and use creativity to accomplish this project. Practice is key to accomplishing action photography.

      Remember this project is due Friday, October 1st. Below are several amazing examples of what a fast shutter speed can accomplish:

 

http://picturethis.channel4.com/technique/5

 

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