Now that you know how this works, try another special effects challenge. As you’ve learned, when filming special effects, a high-speed photographer needs to control the duration and impact of light by adjusting a number of settings including frame rate, shutter angle, and f-stop. Knowing the relationship between these variables can help you figure out how to get the best shot.
In this next activity, you’ll learn how a camera setting, called f-stop, affects the amount of light coming through the lens. First, download and print the following handout:
Next, click the link below to explore the Math in Special Effects: Try Other Special Effects Challenges interactive. Work with your partner to develop a strategy and complete the handout as you work through the activity.