A11. A Beginners Guide to Capturing Motion Answers

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  • In order to primarily control shutter speed, our Canon cameras need to be set to which mode?

  • Shutter speed

  • The article gives four reasons why motion techniques in photography may be used. What are they? 

  • To convey the object is moving. Movement can also communicate mood. Motion can eliminate elements in a scene that may serve as distractions to the viewer. you can eliminate potential distractions and focus the viewer’s attention.

  • The faster the shutter speed, the sharper the focus on the subject.
  • The slower speed will blur a moving object.
  • Blurring the subject with a focused background is achieved by using a slower shutter speed.
  • Having a blurred background with a focused subject is also called panning.
  • What do you have to do to successfully pan?
  • when you have a clear view of the moving object and ample room to swivel your camera along a parallel axis to it.
  • How would the image look if you pan in the OPPOSITE direction from the way the subject is moving?
  • Your subject wouldn't be focused.
  • Which of the three techniques (freeze/stop, blurred, and panning) requires the most practice?
  • Panning
  • How fast should the shutter speed be to freeze the action?
  • at least 1/1000th
  • How would you blur everything?
  • Freezing the action.
  • Why would you want to blur everything?
  •  Both imply motion to the viewer. Freezing the entire scene captures that motion in a single moment and can produce a breathtaking image. 
  • What is the required equipment to do “chrono” photography IN ADDITION to the camera (and, of course, a subject in motion)?
  • tripod
  • What are the three questions to ask yourself when shooting a moving subject?
  • How fast is your subject moving?
  • How much distance exists between the camera and the subject?
  • How much motion do you want your photograph to convey to the viewer?
  • What two things should you check (and probably need to change) if your image is overexposed (too bright)?
  • First, check the aperture on your camera. The larger it is, the more likely excess light will enter. Try adjusting the settings to reduce its size. Second, review the setting of your ISO. When it is set high, the image sensor in your camera may be overly-sensitive to light. This can create unwanted noise in your image.
  • What is the best way to master the art of motion capture?
  • You’ll need to spend time learning how shutter speeds will impact the quality of your images.

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