Week 7 Blog Forum

TOPIC 1: SHOOTING SPORTS

1. Write in detail about TWO TIPS that stood out in Scobel's talk.

From Scobel's presentation I learned to look for when the ball/object will be and be there set up to take the shot you want. I also learned that when someone is running, take the picture when the person is mid-stride before they hit the ground so their face isn't distorted because of the jarring.

2. For each tip describe how you can use that suggestion for your own sports/action assignment.

For a baseball game, I could wait to the right of the home plate and get a shot of the ball coming into the catcher’s glove and also a picture of a person either running from home to first or from third to home.

TOPIC 2: ACTION/SPORTS PHOTOS -- Now that you've got some tips on how to shoot action.  

1. WHAT is your Sports/Action subject?

I might try to take pictures at the volleyball, soccer, or baseball.

2. WHEN and WHERE are you going to shoot it?

I might try to take pictures at the volleyball, soccer, or baseball during their practice or class out in the field.

3. Scobel talked about her approach to shooting sports/action. Your approach must include an "overall,” "medium” and a "closeup/detail” shot. While one of these can be a “sideline” shot, you must have at least one good ACTION PHOTO. List your ideas for: *If I can do a baseball practice*

1. OVERALL -- A shot of as many of the players as possible.
2. MEDIUM -- A shot of the pitcher has he throws from the mound or the ball as it enters the catcher's mitt.

              c.   CLOSEUP/DETAIL -- A shot of someone catching or throwing the ball, up close so I can capture the emotion of the catch or throw.