This weeks task was all about experimenting with shutter speeds.

To achieve this effect I put the camera into burst mode and held it down for about 10 seconds in order to capture around 25 images. I selected the one where you can see my face in between my moving hands to highlight how my face is still in focus whilst my hands are moving rapidly. this exercise was essentially to show the effects of a fast shutter speed rather than slow. for instance, using a slow shutter speed through a ‘live photo’ looks like this:

As you can see the camera did not capture anywhere near as many shots, therefore it blurs the whole photo when I am not static. Additionally, if you wanted to capture action shots or periods of movement, you would have to be extremely specific with your timings, which would lead to many retakes. The benefits of shutter speed allow for a complete overview of the whole period; allowing for individual snaps capturing the whole action. Upon reflection, we can see the many benefits that arise from this; you can choose the exact moment you want to capture.

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Upon researching shutter speed in more depth I learnt about the benefits:

It’s ideal for shooting fast-moving subjects like sporting figures, animals or general action. It reduces motion blur which results in sharper images. Fast shutter speed is effective in ample light as it normally reduces the amount of light that comes into the camera.

Slow shutter speed can be used to intentionally blur the photo and create an effect. In static scenes, it can create a feel of movement, because of this, extremely slow shutter speeds can be used for techniques like long-exposure photography. It is often utilised by the most creative of photographers. It allows for the capture of “enchanting-like” effects; commonly used to capture scenes such as the flow of water or certain super spectacular phenomenons, such as firework displays. Due to the longer exposure time and thus the motion blur effect, it allows for the image produced to carry the sense of being more dynamic and alive. In comparison to a fast shutter speed, which would normally capture a signal, yet an effective shot, a slow shutter speed allows for the visualisation of a movement. This allows the viewer a feeling of intimacy with the subject and allows them to feel and witness the motions’ fluidity.