Week 7 Session: Freeze It or Let It Move

Use aperture, shutter speed, bursts and exposure compensation to produce a sharp action portrait, an intentional blur and two different exposure moods.

SLOP1810WEEK 075 April 2027

Before the session#

Bring a phone or camera with enough storage for short bursts. Learn how to change exposure compensation and, where supported, shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Choose one simple movement: walking between two marks, turning toward the camera or moving hair with one clear action.

In the session#

1. Freeze the movement#

Predict a useful shutter speed, make a short burst and inspect the eyes and face at full size. Adjust only when the visible blur or timing requires it. Record the setting and the best phase of the movement.

2. Compare depth#

Make the same still portrait with a wider and smaller aperture. If the device does not offer aperture control, change subject-to-background distance or compare normal and portrait modes. Decide which version better supports the place and person.

3. Create intentional blur#

Make a sharp safety frame. Then use a slower shutter while either the subject moves or the photographer moves the camera in one controlled direction. Keep the result where the person remains recognisable enough for the chosen style.

4. Change the mood with exposure#

Create a brighter and darker version using exposure compensation or manual settings. Protect important facial detail and explain which version better matches the intended feeling.

Afterwards#

Submit six frames: the sharp safety image, best frozen-action frame, two depth versions, intentional blur and preferred exposure mood. Label the relevant settings or phone method.

For each selected frame, complete the sentence: “I changed ______ because I wanted ______ to look ______.” Marks reward visible intention, not manual mode or technically impressive numbers.