SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHYCHEAT SHEETERIK AUSTIN, CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HS ... - PDF document

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHYCHEAT SHEETERIK AUSTIN, CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HS HOW DO WE GET GREAT SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY WITHOUT THE BUDGET OF A MAJOR NEWS OUTLET?Find a xed lens with a great aperture (50/1.4, 85/1.8).$1,000 is all you need.Always shoot with a stabilizing device (mono-pod).Plan your shoots. Try your best to shoot sports in good light.Don’t let pros take your photos. THE BASICSTHE THREE PILLARS OF PHOTOGRAPHY (EXPOSURE TRIANGLE)ApertureISO SpeedShutter Speed THE BASICSAPERTUREThe opening in the lens. The larger the hole, the more light that gets in.The 1.4 and 1.8 aperture will allow you to stop action. THE BASICSISO SPEEDMeasures the sensitivity of the image sensor. In great light, shoot as low as possible.At night or inside the gym, shoot a higher ISO to get a faster shutter speed. ISO THE BASICSSHUTTER SPEED The amount of time that the shutter is open.Find the shutter speed that stops the action (including: hands, the ball, water)A blurry hand or ball means it is a blurry picture. SHUTTER SHUTTER BEFORE YOU GOHave the rights lens for the light situation.Always shoot with a mono-pod.Over shoot the game (500 plus photos per event).Check your sheet — ball sports in light are the same.Swimming and gym sports must have 1.4 or 1.8 lens.Stop action with shutter, adjust light with aperture and ISO.Know the sport. If you don’t, ask. Or, check the sheet. FOOTBALL CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Behind the end zones, behind the play, down the line of scrimmage from 30 yard line in.NOTICE: Pulling linemen take you to the ball LENS: 2.8 telephoto, 1.8, 2.0WHAT WE NEED: All positions, the ball SHOT NUMBER: 500 BASKETBALL CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Under the basket, from corners, from the oor, elevate if possibleNOTICE: Style of play LENS: 1.4, 1.8, 2.0SHUTTER: 400 and aboveWHAT WE NEED: All positions, the ball, one huddle/bench shotSHOT NUMBER: 500 CHEAT SHEETSPrint, cutout, hole-punch and secure together the following cheat sheets. Attach them to your photographers’ camera straps/bags and remind them to refer to them while shooting at a game or event. SOCCER CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Behind the goalie on goal kicks, shoot with two eyes NOTICE: Fast shoot (i.e. hold the button) corners and goal kicks LENS: 2.8 telephoto with extension till dusk, 1.8, 2.0SHUTTER: 2000 above until darkWHAT WE NEED: All positions, the ball, tackles CROSS COUNTRY CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Walk course prior to shooting, nd water, “the hill”NOTICE: Find the spot early, shoot three spotsLENS: 2.8 telephoto, or any 70-200WHAT WE NEED: Packs, pairs, singlesVOLLEYBALL CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Next to scoring table, corners and end linesNOTICE: The coach — he/she will tell you were the serve is goingLENS: 1.4-1.8SHUTTER: 500 and aboveWHAT WE NEED: All types of shots (set, spike, serve etc.)SHOT NUMBER: 500LACROSSE CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Above the goal line, move up and down, don’t go behindNOTICE: Shoot fast breaks, face-offs LENS: 2.8 telephoto, any telephoto if during the day, 1.8 or 2.8 if at night/extension with 2.8 if during the daySHUTTER: 2000 and above during the day (can shoot in TV mode), 500 above at nightWHAT WE NEED: All positions, the ball, shots, passes, hitsSHOT NUMBER: 500 SOFTBALL CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Different spot for left and right handed hitters, if possible, shoot for outeld with telephoto, hitter position will work for pitching and elding pictures.NOTICE: Warm-ups can work for position and pitching picturesLENS: 2.8 telephoto with extension, any telephoto. Shoot fast (hold the button on pitches as pitcher starts his pitch.SHUTTER: 2000 plusWHAT WE NEED: All positions, the ball TRACK AND FIELD CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS:Inside and outside of corners, straight down to start line, eld eventsNOTICE: They turn left, don’t miss hurdles, adjust apertureLENS: 2.8 telephoto, or any 70-200SHUTTER: 1000WHAT WE NEED: Everyone, pairs, relay hand-offs, jumps SWIM AND DIVE CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Down the lane line, from the side (watch for splash)NOTICE: Find the best lane light, get the heat sheet before the meet LENS: 1.4, 1.8SHUTTER: 400 plusWHAT WE NEED: All strokes, dives, lanes 4 and 5 (they will be dark)BASEBALL CHEATSSHOOTING LOCATIONS: Different spot for left and right handed hitters. If possible, shoot from outeld with telephoto lens, hitter position will work for pitching and elding pictures. NOTICE: Warm-ups can work for position and pitching pictures.LENS: 2.8 telephoto with extension, any telephoto. Shoot fast (hold the button on pitches as pitcher starts his pitch).SHUTTER: 2500 plusWHAT WE NEED: All positions, the ball