Learning Target:

Students will master long exposure techniques to capture motion in-camera and enhance their images by adding dynamic motion effects using Adobe Photoshop, thereby creating compelling visual narratives that convey movement and time.

Learning Intentions:

• I will understand the principles of long exposure photography, including the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, to effectively capture motion.

• I will experiment with various shutter speeds to achieve desired motion effects, such as light trails, flowing water, or moving subjects.

• I will utilize a tripod to ensure camera stability during extended exposure times, preventing unwanted blur from camera shake.

• I will apply neutral density (ND) filters when necessary to reduce light entering the lens, allowing for longer exposures in bright conditions.

• I will capture multiple frames of a moving subject to create a composite image that simulates extended motion.

• I will use Adobe Photoshop to combine these frames, employing techniques like stacking layers and applying motion blur to enhance the sense of movement.

• I will evaluate the effectiveness of my motion effects, considering how well they convey the intended action and contribute to the overall composition.

• I will reflect on the creative choices made during the shooting and editing processes, assessing their impact on the final image.

Why: 

• 3.3.1 Identify and apply guidelines for composition (e.g. simplicity, rule of thirds, point of view, focal point, proportion/scale, framing, etc.)

• 3.4.1 Communicate a specific idea or narrative through photographic imagery

• 4.1.4 Demonstrate proper handling of a digital camera

• 4.1.5 Navigate menus of digital cameras

• 5.1.1 Describe and utilize the basic elements of exposure (e.g., ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.)

• 5.1.5 Utilize appropriate shutter speed to create panned, blurred, and stop action photos

• 7.2.3 Demonstrate digital manipulation (e.g., layers, layer mask, etc.)

• 7.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of global and local image enhancements using digital imaging software

• 7.2.5 Apply image adjustments (e.g., levels, curves, contrast, etc.)

How: 

Students will apply these skills with proper camera's that are either supplied by themselves or by the teacher. They will then demonstrate their photoshop skills in class in Adobe Photoshop