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Picture taking: motion

Photography

Unit Summary

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to capture moving subjects in your photographs.

Key Notes

  • Motion in photography refers to the way movement is captured or conveyed.
  • European and American photographers began using motion photography to analyse and capture motion scientifically.
  • Many visual cultures have long used motion to express meaning.
  • Motion is no longer just about technique, it's a form of visual storytelling.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • motion: movement, specifically of a subject within a photograph
  • blur: the effect caused by moving either the camera or the subject whilst a photo is being taken

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Photographers can't control the way movement is depicted in their photographs.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Motion in photography refers to the way movement is captured or conveyed. European and American photographers began using motion photography to analyse and capture motion scientifically.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'motion'

movement, specifically of a subject within a photograph.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Photographers can't control the way movement is depicted in their photographs. Correction: Photographers can freeze action sharply or blur it creatively, depending on the photographer's intent.

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