4/1-4/2: DEPTH OF FIELD ASSIGNMENT

The goal of this assignment is to get a better understanding of how to control Depth of Field (DoF), or the area in your picture that is in focus.  You will experiment with having a shallow DoF, or selective focus, to having a large depth of field where everything may be in focus.  You will take 24 pictures total.  Be sure to be back 15 minutes before the end of class and upload your contact sheet titled, DOF1.

BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR PICTURES:

1. Set your ISO to__________________. (Ask your teacher for correct setting)
2. Check that your battery is charged, and lens is clean.
3. Zoom in completely with your camera.
4. Take pictures that have 3 ‘objects’ in each image.  One object should be close to you (approximately 2-4’ away from the camera, the second object should be a little further, and the third object can be very far away from you.
5. USE MANUAL FOCUS- DO NOT CHANGE THE FOCUS ON YOUR LENS BETWEEN THESE SHOTS! Be carefull NOT to move the camera, don't change focus between images, just aperture and shutter speed.

SUBJECT	MODE:	PICTURES # AND APERTURE SETTING:	SHUTTER SPEED
#1	Manual (M)	1. Biggest Aperture (F5.6 or bigger) 2. Close down a few stops (F8) 3. Close down a few more stops (F11 or F16?) 4. Smallest Aperture (F22 or smaller)	Adjust EACH picture for  correct exposure!
#2	Manual (M)	Pictures 5-8: Repeat from  1-4	Adjust EACH picture for  correct exposure!
#3	Manual (M)	Pictures 9-12: Repeat from  1-4	Adjust EACH picture for  correct exposure!
#4	Aperture Priority (A)	Pictures 13-16: Repeat from  1-4	Camera will do automatically
#5	Aperture Priority (A)	Pictures 17-20: Repeat from  1-4	Camera will do automatically
#6	Aperture Priority (A)	Pictures 21-24: Repeat from  1-4	Camera will do automatically

TIPS & SUGGESTIONS:

1. Use your notes and handouts from class.
2. Check that you know how to:
1. Change the Aperture (F-stops).
2. Change the shutter speed.
3. Change and use the Manual and Aperture Priority modes.
4. Meter your image to get the correct exposure.
3. Be sure to focus before you take your picture
4. Use a tripod.  If you do not use a tripod, be aware that you will likely have blurry pictures at shutter speeds slower than 1/30, so at least stabilize yourself by anchoring your arms.
5. As always, compose your images carefully, and pick interesting subject matter.  People may be a good subject for some of your images.
6. Experiment with how far away subjects are from your camera, as that effects DoF