Ten Second Start - an
action with a still camera and a ten second timer
"At
the chosen location where the action is to be carried out install a
still camera onto a tripod and set the camera so the desired view is
arranged accordingly in the viewfinder. At this point make a mental
note of any objects or landmarks that lie at the boundary of the
picture field. Programme the camera drive to operate via a timing
mechanism with a duration of ten seconds. Move around to the front of
the camera so you are within range of the lens and sufficiently far
enough away from the camera that the shutter button can be reached at
arm’s length. When ready press the shutter release activating the
timer. At this point you should attempt to move, unaided, as far away
as possible from the camera in the direction the lens is aiming and
remaining within the picture field at all times. After ten seconds the
camera will record the progress made."
Ten Seconds Start - an action with a still camera and a timer. Instructional text, ten digital c-type prints. 2008 ©