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In a long exposure photograph, use motion blur to tell a story. Contrast something sharp, still and in focus with motion blur to create a narrative or show an inner state or emotion. You can use a model(s) or be the model yourself.

Technical Requirements

1. Use a tripod. The camera cannot move during the exposure. If you do not have a tripod, find a way to prop up the camera so it is stationary.

2. Use the timer so that you do not shake the camera.

3. Use a light. Don’t rely on the lighting in the room. If you are using a clamp light, bring it closer or farther away to control your exposure.

4. Use a long exposure such as 15″ or 30″ probably with ISO 100 and a narrow aperture such as f22. This should give you enough time to create the blur you want.

Cameraphone

If you are using a cameraphone, this assignment is going to be considerably more difficult but not impossible.

Try using Slow Shutter Cam. Use the settings icon on the lower left to set the software to motion blur.

Note that the app does not actually allow you to use a long shutter speed. It takes many exposures and blends them together into one shot. This means it erases the movement from the beginning of the exposure unlike if you actually have a long exposure.

Contrast a person moving with stationary objects.

Posting Your Results

Everyone will create their first image, get feedback and then reshoot using the feedback.

You will make one post with your first image. The class will look at everyone’s results. Feedback will be given. After you reshoot, add your final image to the post. Please write up your process as below.

Category: Lab: Week 4 – A Ghost Story

Below is my example shot with:

Canon 5D Mark iv

17-40 mm f4 L.

Tripod

1 clamp light with LED bulb and a cardboard box on a chair to block light from the background

I wanted to create an image that would capture my thought process. From the first photo, I realized I wanted to move my head but make my hands sharp.

1. I decided to use a wide angle lens at 40mm to exaggerate the size of my hands. I put something where my hands would be in the frame, used auto focus to get it sharp, put the camera into manual focus.
2. Using a clamp light, I moved it from front light to side light. I put a cardboard box on a chair next to the light so the light would not fall on the white wall behind me to turn it gray.
3. I moved the light back until I could shoot at 30″ so I had time to create three variations in the frame. ISO 100. F22.
4. I composed the shot more tightly so there was nothing extraneous in the shot.

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