action shot questions journal 1

Action Photography Questions

1.      In the first paragraph what Knowledge does the author say are important to getting good action shots?

Some basic action-shooting skills, and some knowledge of the activity you're photographing.

2.      What Skills?

Panning, peak action, follow-focusing, pre-focusing and developing a sense of timing.

3.      Timing: Why is it important to know about the subject you are shooting?

You'll see those key moments developing, and be ready to capture them when they occur.

4.      When do you press the shutter to ensure you capture the peak action moment.

A second before it happens

5.      Name three tips given in deciding where your point of view will be. (Placement of the camera)

1)      where to put the camera

2)      outdoors

3)      lighting

4)      timing

6.      Explain the concept of Panning.

A slow shutter speed to partially blur motion. Different shutter speeds, starting with 1/30. Make a person come out clear for the most part while the background is streaky and blurred.

7.      What do you think the author means by Pre-Focussing? Look at your camera; describe how you can do this with step by step instructions.

When you prefocus it makes the image more clear when your subject is in that area.

8.      What is Predictive Auto Focus (AF)? Does your camera have this function? Use your manual if you are unsure.

Yea I have it! It changes the aperture settings and shutter speed to what your camera thinks is best suited for that picture. Manual makes it easier to get the best picture.