6. Erase all pencil lines. PICTURE  SEQUENCE A picture sequence is a series of photographs dealing with one subject. It may tell a story, present an event, describe a scene, reveal a person, or show how to do something. A common use for a picture sequence  is  depicting  a  person  during  an  interview. The most successful picture sequences create several visual images that contain emphasis and action. When  you  are  producing  a  picture  sequence, remember, film is a relatively cheap commodity. It is foolish for you to feel restrained by the amount of film you use. A virtue of the 35mm camera is that a series  of  36  exposures  can  be  made  in  rapid succession  to  record  many  expressions  that  may  be edited later. Picture sequences are categorized according to their method of production as follows: 1.  FIXED  CAMERA  AND  SUBJECT.  An example of this type of sequence is the photographic interview where the cameraperson and the subject remain in their respective positions throughout the picture session. The use of a long lens is almost a necessity for this type of sequence. A long lens permits you to be far enough away that you will not disturb the subject; yet it can produce large images (usually head and shoulders) or close-ups. 2.   FIXED   CAMERA,   SUBJECT   MOVES. Picture sequences of this type are often used in sports photography where the action moves up and down the field of play while you are confined to your seat. This type of sequence is also used for photographing events, such as a parade, as it passes by. You may be in the reviewing stand or even on the roof of a nearby building. 3. SUBJECT FIXED, CAMERA MOVES. This approach  to  sequence  photography  often  presents  the subject in a more interesting way. It is used to show different aspects of the subject, such as several angles of  an  aircraft  or  a  building.  It  adds  variety  and interest to the series. 4. CAMERA AND SUBJECT MOVE. This is the most dramatic sequence and allows you to use your imagination to the fullest extent. But it also requires  you  to  follow  the  action  physically.  For example, this type of sequence may be used to show a pilot being rescued from his burning aircraft by a crash crew. The first picture shows the crash crew getting  into  their  fire  fighting  turn-out  gear.  Picture number two shows the fire trucks approaching the burning plane. The third picture shows one of the fire fighters freeing the pilot from the wreckage. The fourth  picture  shows  first  aid  being  administered  to the injured pilot. The final picture in the sequence shows a doctor treating the pilot in an emergency room. In producing this sequence, you must shoot many exposures and then edit them down to those that are most effective. Finally, a picture sequence requires continuity that may be created by subject action, by photographic technique, or by an event (fig. 1-4). PICTURE  STORY The production of a picture story is one of the most   exciting   and   challenging   assignments   in photography. It is an effective method of telling a story about events that are happening in the Navy. However, a picture story does not just happen; it starts with an idea. This idea forms the foundation upon which a story is built. When the idea is sound and you provide good photography, there is an excellent chance of developing a professional picture story. Regrettably, the development of a picture story is a major stumbling block for many photographers. All too  frequently  you  hear  the  comment,  "There  is nothing in my command to do a picture story on." This is an unfortunate attitude. Navy men and women are surrounded by a wealth of picture-story material; look  around!  The  sea,  ships,  and  ships’  crews  have fascinated people for years. Unfortunately, most Navy people  take  their  environment  for  granted. To  the  non-photojournalist,  a  picture  sequence  is sometimes  confused  with  a  picture  story.  A  picture sequence  is  a  group  of  loosely  related  photographs that provide the reader with only a few miscellaneous impressions of an event. The picture story, on the other hand, is a complete unit that has been planned, researched,   and   supported   by   written   text   and captions.  It  is  the  account  of  an  interesting  and significant  event,  personality,  idea,  or  other  aspect  of contemporary life. In a picture story, the photographs and text support each other. There are several types 1-9