1. Shutter speed is the amount of time that the camera shutter is open
To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
What is shutter speed? ?
Shutter speed is the amount of time that the camera shutter is open
 A camera shutter is a curtain in front of the camera sensor. When you take a photo, the shutter opens and closes, letting in a certain amount of light depending on the camera settings.

2. To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds

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Shutter Speed
Creative and independent photoshoot that demonstrates slow and fast shutter speeds in a series of images. Added notes to show what settings were used for each image
Explained why certain settings would be used to capture different atmospheres within a photograph
Planned out how to take different shots using different shutter speeds
Written notes to show how changes have improved the photo
Changed shutter settings on camera
Taken a photo that demonstrates a fast shutter speed.
Taken a photo that shows a slow shutter speed.
Added notes to show settings used
To learn how to change camera setting for shutter speed
Learn what shutter priority is
Change the shutter settings on a camera.
Working in pairs or 3’s, take a series of photos that demonstrate different shutter speeds.
Do you need a tripod? Can you use a table/bin/chair?(lower than 1/60)
Present photos and notes onto ‘The Basics’ PPT Slide title ‘Shutter Speed’ save to student in and your user area
Annotate your photos (A03)
Extension – try panning
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4. Fast shutter speeds freeze the action
To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
Fast shutter speeds freeze the action

5. Slow shutter speeds blur the action and can create a sense of movement
To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
Using a strobe light to capture multiple images simultaneously
Slow shutter speeds blur the action and can create a sense of movement

6. Half a second. lots of blur
To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
Shutter speed is measured in seconds - or in most cases fractions of seconds.
The bigger the denominator the faster the speed
e.g 1/1000 is much faster than 1/30.
Some cameras have a ‘blub mode. Bulb mode lets you keep the shutter open for as long as you hold the button down.
Half a second. lots of blur
One thousandth of a second. Freeze frame
Lower than 1/60 will need a tripod to eliminate camera shake

7. On some cameras the display may not have the fraction format
To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
On some cameras the display may not have the fraction format

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3. Work your way through the settings (see table below)
Take a range of photos with different shutter speeds.
You will need to work in 2’s or 3’s
Make sure that everyone takes there own set of photos
2. Use the main dial to change the shutter speed
1. Set your camera to shutter priority- this means that you control the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture.
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Photoshoot ideas
{remember movement is the key whether it be people or objects}
Different people moving at different speeds at the same time, jumping, star jumps, spinning.
A crowd of people (Set up your camera on a stable surface or use a tripod at lesson change over)
Pouring water, object splashing in water, objects falling over, leaves thrown up in air, ball games
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11. Which photo is the odd one out and why?
To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
Which photo is the odd one out and why?

12. To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
All the others show use of ‘panning’. The background is blurred but the subject is ‘frozen in time’ This is a simple way to create movement in a photograph.

13. Extension Tips for panning photography
Practise, practise, practise. You will not get this right on the first shot so keep trying!
Tips for panning photography

14. To practise shutter speed settings and create a series of photographs with different shutter speeds
Panning examples
f/ 3.1
1/15
ISO 500
Shoot inside
Blur is better
Background
Subject is a bit clearer because the ISO has been increased
f/3.1
1/15
ISO 400
Shot inside
Good blur in background but subject could be more frozen
f/8
2/5
ISO 320
Background blur is good. The light trails give a movement effect but
subject is too blurred because of long shutter speed