Horse in Motion

Task

Date

April 1878

Place

San Francisco

Task

To take 12 consecutive photos of a galloping horse and place them end-in-end in order to produce the effect of a motion picture. See below for details.

Tools

One of our cameras              /               Two of our photographers

Camera and photographers

Cameras

12

Photographers

12 (if required)

Horse

1 race horse

Rider

1 jockey

Others

Any other tool or material that might be necessary

  • You can do the experiment on a race track or on a field.
  • It is vital that the horse is not harmed - race horses are expensive!
  • In a group, make a detailed plan on your project. Take into consideration such points as:
    • How many days do you need to complete the project?
    • How much money do you expect to spend (remember that all the tools are free of charge)?
    • How many tests will you need to do before the final photo-shooting session?
  • Present your project to the whole class.