May 28, 2014: a day dedicated to discovering photography exhibits across downtown Toronto. From the halls of the University of Toronto to the streets of Spadina, our Photography class came across photos that dealt with many themes. We viewed exhibits that ranged from the theme of Flood to the history of 40 years of hip-hop. Along with viewing these exhibits, we also took shots of our own. Travelling from exhibit to exhibit using the subway, we found inspiring pictures everywhere we went. The streets of Toronto were full of commotion, full of people walking to their destination, people sitting on benches watching the world pass by, listen to the sounds of musicians playing their instruments. After 8 hours of walking and transiting, we returned home, cameras with pictures full of imagination and creativity.
Link: http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2010/10/20/10-quick-action-photography-tips/ 1. Knowledge is Power:Understand what you're taking a picture of so that you know the right angles to shoot and when to shoot. When you can anticipate the shot, you will have a greater hit rate. 2. Pre-focus: Have a good idea of where the action will take place, then focus your camera there. t increases your chances of getting a good motion shot. 3. Timing and Shutter Speed: Keep your shutter speed over 1/500. If necessary, increase your ISO. Your shutter speed will vary depending on the lens you're using. 4. Try Panning: Follow your camera in the direction of the movement to create a motion-blurred background. Set your shutter speed between 1/15 to 1/60 sec. 5. Location, location, location: Pick the right spot to shoot; predict where the action will take place. 6. Get a long lens: Self explanatory. Long lenses are ideal for sports events. 7. Get to know your gear: By understanding your equipment, you won't have to worry about changing the settings, which could make you miss the perfect shot. 8. Shoot in burst mode: Shooting in continuous mode increases your chance of getting the shot you want. Word of warning: Continuous shooting means you'll have a lot of pictures on your memory card. 9. Practice, Practice, Practice: Again, self explanatory. The more you practice, the more you'll improve your hit rate and obtain the right shot. 10. Get inspiration: Example: Eadweard Muybridge Link: http://digital-photography-school.com/showing-speed-using-panning-when-shooting-action Panning during an action shot:
The slower the shutter speed, the greater the illusion of speed will be. |