Assignment
requirements:
Shoot a series of photos experimenting with shallow and deep depth of
field. You should try a variety of subjects in varying light and at
different distances to see what effect changing the aperture does to
the image
Remenber
that changing the focal length (Zooming the lens) will affect the changes
in depth of field.
Try the same subject with both wide angle and telephoto zoom settings.
Subject matter is your choice; Your image should include a subject or
subjects that extends over some distance, you can't show depth of field
with a flat subject therefore- Have something in the foreground and
the background.
Use
a tripod, dont move the camera, don't change focus between images,
just aperture and shutter speed.
As you learned in the motion assignment, you have to have the right
lighting to accomplish this.
USE
MANUAL FOCUS- DO NOT CHANGE THE FOCUS ON YOUR LENS BETWEEN THESE SHOTS!
Do not try this part of the assignment in direct sunlight. With your
tripod it can be done in fairly low light. Shallow depth of field is
impossible to get in very bright sunlight . Changing the ISO to a higher
number canl allow more depth of field- Lower number less- because you
can change the aperture (f/stop).
Final
Goal
Make a series of photographic groups of the same subject showing changes
in depth of field.
These exposure groups should be taken from exactly the same position
- they should look the same except for the change in depth of field.
Be sure to check your light meter to avoid over and under exposure.
Do this with several subjects.
You
will make a contact sheet to turn in with the original files in the
assignment folder..