Action/Motion Assignment
Action/Motion Assignment
A Beginner's Guide to Capturing Motion in Your Photography
5 Questions on Motion Photography Article
National Geographic Action Photos
Camera Simulator (to experiment with different shutter speeds and learn how they affect the appearance of motion)
Action Sequence Instructions Video (new method with quick selection tool)
Action Sequence Instructions (old skool method with document)
Stop Action
Stop the action by using a fast shutter speed e.g. 1/500 or faster. Take this outside in bright sunlight, you don't want any blur
Motion Blur
Blurring the subject can lend a sense of movement that is not possible with a stop action photo. Use a slow shutter speed e.g. 1/30 or slower. If your camera doesn't allow you to set the shutter speed manually, take this one in dimmer light conditions and your camera will automatically choose a slower shutter speed for you. Experiment until it works, just be sure to turn off the flash.
Peak Moment!
The climactic moment, when the action is at its peak. A fraction of a second before or after and you'd miss the shot! This is essentially a stop action photo where the timing is everything!
Panning
This is one of the more difficult action shots to take, but can also be the most striking when done well.
Action Sequence
This technique is often used in action sports photography to illustrate several sequential movements rather than a single moment in time. In this way, a more complete story can be told about how the action took place. We will create the sequence by combining multiple photos with imaging software.
Video on how to do Make an Action Sequence in Photoshop
Action Sequence Instructions (old school method, text document, the video above is better)
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Images for Practicing Action Sequence
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