When it comes to capturing good action shots one of the most
important digital photography basics to consider is shutter lag also
called “Processor lag”. Thanks to advances in today's cameras, action
photography is simple, if you remember these basic action photography
tips.
1.Be Ready to Shoot :
It’s all about the timing and waiting for that precious moment to shoot. The irony here is, that precious moment is only for a split second and if you miss it, you are never going to get it back ever in your life. So, you have to be very patient and wait for the correct moment to click.
2.Speed :
Action and speed are two inter-dependent terms. Obviously, if there is action there will be speed. So, in action photography speed holds a very important role. You have to be very quick to shoot at that instance of time. Otherwise, you have to come back home empty handed.
3.Techniques :
only having better perspective won’t solve the purpose. You also got to have adequate shooting technique to freeze that moment. For that, keep your shutter speed high (after all, you are capturing action sequences) and also keep your Aperture more so that you can make use of most amount of light. ISO can be adjusted according to the light available at the time of shooting.
Digital Photography Tips You Can Use with Any Type of Camera
Whether you have a DSLR, compact or an automatic film camera, try these photo tricks of the trade.
Zoom in on Faces Don’t always focus on the action. Look for the movement and
expressions that represent the picture you’re trying to take like the smile of victory or the disappointing look of defeat!).
Tell a Story Look for shots that tell a story of the event. For example, begin with a shot of the team’s huddle or your fellow paddlers launching their rafts.
Freeze! To freeze the movement, set your camera setting to “sports” mode or set your shutter speed priority to a high setting. For an example of the difference in settings: freezing action in a soccer game requires a shutter speed in the range of 1/250 to 1/500, while freezing the tiny movements of a pet that appears to be sitting still, requires 1/125.
Blur the Background Take a cue from the sports photographers, and blur the background by decreasing the camera’s depth of field. If you’re using a camera with Aperture Priority, you can do this simply by decreasing the F Stop number. The lower the F Stop number, the more blurry your background.
Panning" Panning is one of the most basic yet effective sports photography tips employed, no matter whether you're shooting for the NFL or a Pop Warner league.
Panning involves following the action while looking through your lens and simultaneously pressing the shutter. Panning works if you release the shutter only once or if you're making a sequence of exposures. Oftentimes the resulting photo shows a crisp, sharp subject on a slightly blurred background, implying speed and motion.
Make sure you have a stable base when panning. Plant your feet and follow the action by rotating only your upper body. Tuck your elbows into your sides to give the camera that extra bit of support and you're ready to go!
Practice makes perfect. If you choose to use these photography tips, be sure to try them prior to the big game or that once-in-a-lifetime event. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the look on your friends' faces when you show them the jaw-dropping results!
4.Practice :
In the end, the single most important thing remains is, practice. You have to practice a lot to get that perfect shot. Don’t loose hope if you can’t click decent shots in your initial tries. Keep trying, keep practicing and keep improving.
All the best!!!
1.Be Ready to Shoot :
It’s all about the timing and waiting for that precious moment to shoot. The irony here is, that precious moment is only for a split second and if you miss it, you are never going to get it back ever in your life. So, you have to be very patient and wait for the correct moment to click.
2.Speed :
Action and speed are two inter-dependent terms. Obviously, if there is action there will be speed. So, in action photography speed holds a very important role. You have to be very quick to shoot at that instance of time. Otherwise, you have to come back home empty handed.
3.Techniques :
only having better perspective won’t solve the purpose. You also got to have adequate shooting technique to freeze that moment. For that, keep your shutter speed high (after all, you are capturing action sequences) and also keep your Aperture more so that you can make use of most amount of light. ISO can be adjusted according to the light available at the time of shooting.
Digital Photography Tips You Can Use with Any Type of Camera
Whether you have a DSLR, compact or an automatic film camera, try these photo tricks of the trade.
Zoom in on Faces Don’t always focus on the action. Look for the movement and
expressions that represent the picture you’re trying to take like the smile of victory or the disappointing look of defeat!).
Tell a Story Look for shots that tell a story of the event. For example, begin with a shot of the team’s huddle or your fellow paddlers launching their rafts.
Freeze! To freeze the movement, set your camera setting to “sports” mode or set your shutter speed priority to a high setting. For an example of the difference in settings: freezing action in a soccer game requires a shutter speed in the range of 1/250 to 1/500, while freezing the tiny movements of a pet that appears to be sitting still, requires 1/125.
Blur the Background Take a cue from the sports photographers, and blur the background by decreasing the camera’s depth of field. If you’re using a camera with Aperture Priority, you can do this simply by decreasing the F Stop number. The lower the F Stop number, the more blurry your background.
Panning" Panning is one of the most basic yet effective sports photography tips employed, no matter whether you're shooting for the NFL or a Pop Warner league.
Panning involves following the action while looking through your lens and simultaneously pressing the shutter. Panning works if you release the shutter only once or if you're making a sequence of exposures. Oftentimes the resulting photo shows a crisp, sharp subject on a slightly blurred background, implying speed and motion.
Make sure you have a stable base when panning. Plant your feet and follow the action by rotating only your upper body. Tuck your elbows into your sides to give the camera that extra bit of support and you're ready to go!
Practice makes perfect. If you choose to use these photography tips, be sure to try them prior to the big game or that once-in-a-lifetime event. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the look on your friends' faces when you show them the jaw-dropping results!
4.Practice :
In the end, the single most important thing remains is, practice. You have to practice a lot to get that perfect shot. Don’t loose hope if you can’t click decent shots in your initial tries. Keep trying, keep practicing and keep improving.
All the best!!!
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