Multiple Exposures

Advanced PhotographyMs. Young

OGHS

What is a multiple exposure?

0Several different approaches0 Multiple Exposure in Camera0 Multiple Exposure in Photoshop0 Blended Exposures vs. Multiplicity

0Layered images0Same scene shot several times0Can be single subject or multiple subject0Photoshop used to blend layers together and create

impression of multiplicity or blended pictures0Can be done with any kind of camera

MultiplicitySingle setting, shot several times with the subject moving each time.

Blended ExposuresTwo different shots, blended together to create a single image.

Can be done in-camera or in photoshop (depending on the camera).

Multiplicity, multiple subjectsSeveral different frames, blended together, with more than one subject.

Blended exposure, single subjectThe same scene is shot many times and blended together to create the

impression of movement.

So, how do you do it?

0Prepare your equipment0 Camera0 Battery0 Memory Card0 Tripod0 Flash (optional)0 Remote (optional)

0Determine your scene0 Background0 Subject0 Commentary0 Props

Shooting for multiplicity

0Determine your commentary0 Student perspective in the classroom0 Teacher perspective in the classroom0 Sporting event0 Chronological passing of events

0Lunch line0Fight0Walking to class0Finishing homework

Shooting for multiplicity

0Set up your scene0Frame your shot

0 Check your background0 Eliminate distractions0 Make sure everything “fits”

0Set up your tripod0 Mount camera

0Adjust your settings0 White balance0 Shutter/ISO/F Stop

Shooting for multiplicity

0Take several series of photos0 Make sure your subject moves enough to not overlap0 Make sure the differences in each “stage” are drastically

different0Go through the process several times, marking the

start and end with a dead frame0 Any change in settings, light, etc. will make it so your

images won’t blend together correctly

Multiplicity Project

0 Groups of 3

0 Same boundaries 0 (hot lava, etc.)0 This will be easier if you shoot

inside

0 Each person will have a “scenario” that they shoot & edit0 Each scenario needs the subject

to appear at least 4 times

Multiplicity Project

Settings

0 ISO0 Probably 400

0 F Stop0 Depends on shutter

0 Shutter0 If you want to stop

action, it needs to be fast0 White Balance

0 Depends on where you are

Timeline for Multiplicity

0You will shoot and save your shots today0Next class, we will go over editing them in photoshop

and blending them together0Your shots are due by the end of the day Friday