Fast shutter speeds are used to freeze action. In order to capture the perfect moment, you need to use at least 1/2000th of a second on your camera or higher.  ZOOM IN!

In addition, you need to shoot in High Speed Continuous + Mode, which will take 3-5 fps (frames per second). Since you are freezing action, your subject should be in sharp focus. If your image comes up too dark, increase your ISO. 

If any part of your image is blurred or out of focus, increase your shutter speed.

We will count down...3, 2, 1

Start shooting on 2 (pop the balloon!)

We will try to use a solid black background!

Click OPEN (on the left)

Navigate to Desktop> PHOTOGRAPHY2 folder>

SPLASH LAB 1

When the splash is selected, 

press CTRL + J to duplicate it to a new layer!

Then click on the original Background layer...

Add an adjustment layer and choose EXPOSURE...Apply until it becomes darker!

(You can also brighten the water layer with an Brightness and Contrast Adjustment layer but remember it need to have the same mask as the layer or it will adjust the background layer also!)

If needed, You can also brighten the water layer with an Brightness and Contrast Adjustment layer but remember it need to have the same mask as the layer or it will adjust the background layer also!

To do this...Select the layer with the splash and subject cut out (Layer 1)

CTRL + click the layer with the splash and subject cut out (Layer 1)

You should see the selection (marching ants)

Click on the Adjustment Layer Icon at the bottom of the Layers Panel 

Select Brightness and Contrast (it should add an adjustment layer with a mask!)

Adjust accordingly!