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- April 12, 2009, 7:51 pm
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We all own numerous camera equipped devices nowadays. The prevalence of digital photography means we are inundated in opportunities to snap away far more than ever before. Out with friends, family occasions etc. Are now readily snapped and the internet and email means we can publish and distribute our pictures to anyone, everywhere.
But being able to take millions of snaps doesn’t make us photographers though. “I might know the words to candle in the wind but it don’t make me Elton John!” to quote Alan Sugar.
The difference between a snap and a photograph? Planning and composition. So, how can we plan and compose quickly? Like all skills it does require a little time and practice. There’s always a fair amount of luck too! Being in the right place, at the right time helps but you can considerably reduce your reliance on luck with practice. Digital photography gives you the opportunity to shoot, review and recompose as necessary.
Over the next few weeks we are going to take a look at how to take better everyday shots and focus primarily on panoramic photography by exploring shot planning, lighting and composure. Today we give you a few ideas about planning panoramic shots.
Planning your scenes
Television and film companies use individuals whose job is to plan locations that fit a particular scene. They have to interpret the script and production requirements to deliver the right locations that fit the requirements. Where would “The Lord of The Rings” Trilogy been without New Zealand for example? While we are not planning movies here it does help to start looking around in terms of potential shots. Start paying attention to what’s around you. One tip that we use, where time allows, is changing your chosen GPS Satellite Navigation device to ‘Shortest Route’ (Motorways are not good for planning shots as there’s too much to concentrate on and even if you find a scene it is illegal, not to mention downright dangerous, to stop just to take a photo!)
We have found some fabulous locations and scenes (not to mention reducing the journey miles!) by doing this. However, a word to the wise; the shortest route can often involve single track country roads so be aware of your vehicle limitations too!- 'I might know the words to candle in the wind but it don’t make me Elton John!'
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