Sequencing - Definition Post

Sequencing photograph is a technique which involves the subject being captured in motion (e.g. swinging on a swing), it is used to convey movement in static images. Sequencing images involve a serial arrangement, which follows a logical order; the object must move across a static background. 
For example, an individual throwing a ball would be a good action to capture sequencing, the camera would have to be kept in the same position in order for the sequencing image to work, otherwise your image will be shaky. 

Equipment needed to create sequencing images: 

1. Tripod
2. Camera
3. Fast shutter speed
4. No camera shake 
5. Photo editing software 
6. Manual focus 

For this technique a very fast shutter speed is essential in order to not have any movement within the camera, also this will allow you to capture the image of the individual in focus, not blurred whilst they're moving; for example, if you was taking an image of someone on a swing they'll be moving very quickly, therefore a fast shutter speed is essential here. Once the subject is moving you can snap away your images, and then pick your best fitting images.

 The above image demonstrates sequencing as you can clearly see where the subject started (far left), and where they finished (far right), we can easily view their movements progression through-out the image, and no limbs overlap. Moreover, the boy is extremely clear, and not blurred with no distortion, this is key to using a fast shutter speed, as without this the boy would have been blurred and we wouldn't have been able to see his movement as clearly, making the overall image look poor.