INTRODUCTION:

You will be combining a set of at least 8 images you shot with a digital SLR camera into an action sequence.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

– Sequence of 8 Action Photographs – shot with a TRIPOD!

STEPS:

– Use a Digital SLR and a TRIPOD

– Set the camera on MANUAL focus and exposure

– Find a location where you have enough room to move ACROSS the image, and there is ENOUGH LIGHT

– Have your subject stand in the middle of the shot and FOCUS and ADJUST EXPOSURE

– Think of an action and take at least two sequences of shots

•  TIP: Use actions that move across the screen, not towards the camera
• Take several series WITHOUT moving the camera – this will give you more choice later!
• Camera speed should be at least 1/250 – blurry Images are NOT acceptable!
• Photoshop file of your combines images that uses AT LEAST 8 layers. (12 for Photo 2 or 3)

PHOTO 2 or 3:

• Shoot a second sequence at the same location, or place yourself in 8 spots around the site.
• You could also shoot the second set of photos placing yourself in random locations, or interacting with yourself.
• Make a combined image of both sequences – you will need 12+ layers!

PHOTOSHOP STEPS:

• Open the first image in the sequence in Photoshop
• Drag and drop the other images in the sequence on top of the first.
• Make sure they lign up correctly.
• Use the Object Selection Tool to select the subject, then apply a mask to crop out the subject
• Use the Brush tool on the masks to add shadows or reflections where they exist
• Save the Photoshop (.PSD) file (I want to be able to see all layers)

KEY CRITERIA:

Image in layers, clean edges, alignment, consistent lighting, fast shutter, subject in focus

1. Taking a good sequence of images
2. Selecting images in Layers
3. Fixing masks to include shadows and clean overlaps