Technical Camera Terms
We explored a camera and its settings; We looked at the shutter speeds. Firstly we looked at Slow Shutter Speed. Shutter speed is the amount of time that the shutter is open for. Therefore a slow shutter speed means that the shutter is open for a longer amount of time. By using a slow shutter speed, it will let more light in and also captures more movement. In addition to that we also looked at Fast Shutter Speed. Fast Shutter Speed can be used for catching images in motion. Therefore a fast shutter speed will mean that the shutter is open for a shorter amount of time. Aepture is when you are able to control the hole size in your lens. By doing this you are therefore controlling the amount of light reaching the film/image sensor. This was a good way to help introduce us into the world of using DSLR Cameras. Thus meaning we were set off on a task.
Our task was to take around 50 Images with our new knowledge on the manual camera settings, The idea behind this task is that every photo must tell a story. In groups of either 2 or 3, We set off and looked at the different settings, as well as the different camera shots you can do whether it is a Close Up or an Extreme Long Shot, this was something very crucial to consider. Not only do you have to consider the different camera shots, you also need to consider the angles and positioning of the camera as well:
- High Angles
- Low Angles
- Wide Angle
- Close up
These are just a few examples of the different things you have to consider. The slideshow below shows the result of my first photo shoot:
From the contact sheet above it is clear to see that we kept in mind the different Distances and Angles in order to communicate a narrative to the audience. Every photo represents an emotion and behind every photograph there is a story. This task is useful as it has given me a good idea as to the type of things I must consider when taking photographs for my music magazine. I will remember to consider the Shutter Speed, and Aepture. Overall this task will ensure my progression as a media student and has given me the chance to explore and play around with my DSLR Camera.