Assignment #3: Mood Shift Through Manual Control
Objective:
Capture 10 photographs of the same subject, but alter the mood of each shot by changing the camera’s manual settings (both shutter speed and aperture).
Guidelines:
- Choose a Subject: Pick one subject that you will photograph in all 10 shots. It could be a person, an object, or even a location.
- Plan Your Shots: Think about the different moods you want to convey. Do you want some shots to feel joyful, others mysterious, or perhaps some a bit eerie?
- Manual Mode: Make sure your camera is set to full manual mode. You’ll be controlling both shutter speed and aperture manually.
- Experiment with Shutter Speed: For some shots, play with shutter speed to either freeze motion or add motion blur. This could add a feeling of excitement or tranquility, depending on how you use it.
- Experiment with Aperture: For other shots, change the aperture to affect the depth of field. A shallow depth could make the subject pop and focus the viewer’s attention, while a deep depth could give a more inclusive, calm feeling.
- Combine Both: Feel free to combine different shutter speeds and apertures to see how they interact.
- Take Notes: Jot down what settings you used for each shot and how they impacted the mood.
- Review and Select: After shooting, review your photos. Choose your 10 best that show a range of moods.
- Submit Portfolio: Upload your 10 best shots along with your notes on what settings you used and how you think they affected the mood of each photograph.
Tips:
- Remember, there’s no right or wrong here. The goal is to experiment and learn.
- Pay attention to other elements like composition and lighting as they will also impact the mood.