MTD105: Describe the concept of best practice for photographing a moving subject, as mentioned in the lecture, in less than 100 words: Digital Photography Technology Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1

You are required to refer to Figure 1 to answer the following questions. In addition, you need to use correct pertinent digital photography terminologies and vocabulary for your answers:

Figure 1(a) shows a photograph of a dance performance in Bali, Indonesia. The female dancer was static while the other dancers around her were swaying their hands. The tripod was used. The lens used was a 28-300mm f3.5-5.6.

• Describe the concept of best practice for photographing a moving subject, as mentioned in the lecture, in less than 100 words.
• Based on the image in Figure 1(a) and the EXIF information in Figure 1(b), describe the lighting condition and the shooting location.
• Based on the EXIF information in Figure 1(b), describe the chosen exposure mode, aperture, and shutter speed.
• Explain why the photographer chose 1/8 s instead of a slower shutter speed such as one second.
• Explain what settings you will use to freeze the motion using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, and Manual exposure mode. You should mention the variables and the parameters.

Question 2

Using the same angle, you are required to create TWO (2) original color photographs of the same vase on a tabletop, with people walking behind it. You are to create an image in which the people are in mild motion blur, and another image to freeze them. It can be taken in the daytime, at any time of the day with good lighting. This photograph must be taken during the period of this module

• Image One
  You are to create an image of a vase on a tabletop, with the people walking behind being rendered in motion blur.
• Image Two
  You are to create an image of a vase on a tabletop, with the people walking behind being frozen in action.