Take control of exposure to capture stunning
lighting and convey creative motion
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earning to control shutter speed is often
the first camera skill we learn when
starting out in creative photography.
It is the most visually apparent of all
the components of the exposure process, as
even minor experimentation with lengthening
or shortening the duration can have obvious
impacts on the way detail is rendered in the
final frame. Simply by stretching the exposure
out by halving the indicated shutter speed,
such as from 1/100 sec to 1/50 sec, we can
radically change the tone of a composition
by conveying movement instead of freezing
the subject in a static frame. This explains
why shutter speed is seen more as an artistic
choice than a practical one, even though there
are basic light control functions in adjusting
how long the sensor is exposed to the photons
entering through the lens.Once the essentials of camera control have
been mastered and the photographer has
begun experimenting with more advanced
shutter speed effects, it becomes clear that
a universal formula for guaranteeing success
for all subjects is difficult to define. While
experience does provide insight into how
to adapt to the requirements of individual
scenes, there is an aspect of trial and error
involved. Subject type, lighting conditions,
environmental and practical considerations
and creative intent all dictate what techniques
are most relevant and which settings will
deliver the best results.
Here we will discuss how to make the most
of both fast and slow shutter speeds, enabling
you to choose the ideal exposure duration
to control image brightness and capture the
drama and character of your subject.SHUTTER
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