4/13-14: DEPTH OF FIELD ASSIGNMENT (OFF-CAMPUS ASSIGNMENT)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY:  DEPTH OF FIELD ASSIGNMENT (OFF-CAMPUS 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 according to chart.
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. YOU WILL FOCUS ON THE OBJECT THAT IS SECOND FURTHEST FROM YOU.
6. USE MANUAL FOCUS- DO NOT CHANGE THE FOCUS ON YOUR LENS BETWEEN THESE SHOTS! Be careful NOT to move the camera, don't change focus between images, just aperture and shutter speed.

SUBJECT	PICTURES # AND APERTURE SETTING:	LENS	MODE:	SHUTTER SPEED
Composition #1	1. Biggest Aperture (F5.6 or bigger) 2. Close down a few stops (F8) 3. Close down more stops (F11 or F16?) 4. Smallest Aperture (F22 or smaller)	Zoom IN completely	Manual (M)	Adjust EACH picture for correct exposure!
Composition #2	Pictures 5-8: Repeat from  1-4	Zoom OUT a little.	Aperture Priority (A)	Camera will do automatically
Composition #1	Pictures 9-12: Repeat from  1-4	Zoom OUT a little. More	Manual (M)	Adjust EACH picture for correct exposure!
Composition #4	Pictures 13-16: Repeat from  1-4	Zoom OUT  completely.	Aperture Priority (A)	Camera will do automatically
Composition #5	Pictures 17-20: Repeat from  1-4	Your choice	Manual (M)	Adjust EACH picture for correct exposure!
Composition #6	Pictures 21-24: Repeat from  1-4	Your choice	Aperture Priority (A)	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), shutter speed, and use the Manual and Aperture Priority modes.
2. 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.  Maybe people for some images?
6. Experiment with how far away subjects are from your camera, as that effects DoF