Shutter Speed and Improvements

Shutter Speed Improvements

When comparing these images with my previous attempts of working with shutter speed, we are able to see that the images are in focus and also have created a better freeze frame. I had my shutter speed settings high to create the freeze frame effect.

The shutter is what lets the light into the camera by opening and shutting the shutter very quickly.

A fast shutter speed would be used to freeze frame something that is very quick, for example and athlete. Slow shutter speeds are used in a dark environment or to create a motion blur. They are used in dark environments because it means more light is allowed in to brighten the image.

For this image I used a fast shutter speed to avoid motion blur and to freeze frame his movement. This image is out of focus therefore to improve the image I need to ensure I take the time to use the focus ring to focus the camera. Another way to avoid my image being out of focus I could put the camera in auto focus mode.

I also used a fast shutter speed for taking this image to freeze frame the subject walking. The image is slightly out of focus therefore to improve this I again, need to either ensure it is in focus using the focus ring or put the camera in auto focus.

In this image we experimented with having a slow shutter speed. We went into a dark room and using a torch drew shapes in the air. I had the camera shutter speed set at 5 therefore it allowed plenty of time for the light to go into the camera. The effect shown on this image was given. I feel this image was very successful as it shows the movement of the light.

On this image I wanted to use a slow shutter speed to experiment with motion blur, which appeared successful, however the background appears to be out of focus which is likely to be due to hand movement which can be resolved by using a tripod to steady the camera.

Next time I take pictures to experiment shutter speed I will ensure that the camera is in focus and also consider using a tripod to ensure that my images are in focus, where necessary.