Supplemental resources:
Camera Controls Powerpoint
The Canon Camera Simulator
Shutter Speed and Controlling Motion
very fast shutter
(Drag shutter) moderately slow shutter (1/30th)
Pan shot (very slow shutter)
overall blur (very slow shutter)
Background
In each of the examples above, how are the images affected by shutter speed? How can creative use of shutter and/or camera movement create different impressions of time and movement?
Use shutter priority. This is "Tv" with Canon, "S" with Nikon. This is an automatic mode where the camera chooses an f-stop based on the shutter speed that you specify, based on available light.
ISO can also factor in this exercise. Some guidelines: To freeze a fast moving subject, shoot with ISO 400 or 800 (depending on light available). For long exposures (drag shutter) and panning shots, shoot with the lowest number ISO available, and perhaps shaded light.
Assignment:
In class (2/14)
Create interesting examples of the following:
- Freeze. Freeze a fast moving object with a fast shutter speed, 1/500 second or faster. Use higher ISO (400 or 800), if light conditions require.
- Drag. Create the impression of blurred, moving object passing across a stationary, sharp, background with a moderately slow shutter speed (drag shutter). Try 1/30. Make sure camera is as stable as possible, using lens stabilization, if you have it. Use lower ISO, if light conditions require.
- Pan. Track a moving subject across a background, with 1/2 to 1 second exposure, creating a PAN shot. For this shot, use a very low ISO, high f-stop, and shoot in deep shade. Use lowest ISO possible.
Suggestions: For all of the above...have all motion occur across the frame rather than coming directly toward or way from the camera. Also, get in close to the subject so that the sense of motion fills the frame.
