This document provides instructions for using slow shutter speeds to create effects with motion in low light conditions. It outlines two parts: using shutter priority settings to take photos with shutter speeds under 30 seconds, such as making people appear as ghosts or blurring backgrounds; and using the bulb setting to light paint objects or shapes by holding down the shutter button in the dark. Students are asked to complete 15 photos exploring these techniques and submit them for grading.

1. Level 3 Proficiency: Slow Shutter
Use slow shutter speeds to create neat effects in the dark and with motion.
Step 1: Watch Videos
Please watch the following on shutter speed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA2yQ22YGD8
Please watch the following on light painting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs0tPrr5igg&feature=related
Step 2: Using Shutter Priority Setting
Get a TRIPOD and plate and use Tv & Manual settings
Ask teacher for the REMOTE for camera to shoot without standing behind camera
Part I: Slow Shutter
 Set camera to Tv and set the SHUTTER SPEED at various levels under 30 to stand for the amount of
seconds the shutter will stay open
1. Outside—make your partner appear as a ghost by moving out of shot while shooting it
2. Outside---use panning effect to blur background of car going by with car in focus
3. Outside---use zoom to create spiral effect of object
4. Inside---make water from fountain look soft, almost blurred as it flows out
5. Inside---have one person perfectly still as people pass blurred behind
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Part II: Bulb
 Set the camera to M and select BULB; here the shutter will stay open as long as you choose
 Turn the lights off in the darkroom and light up someone’s face with a cell phone. Hold down the
shutter button for a while to get the picture to appear.
9. Draw a shape
10. Draw a letter
11. Draw your name
12. Draw a spiral from one end of the room to the other
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Step 3: Grading – put in order, batch rename and conference for a grade