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06/16/2005 03:50:55 PM · #1 |
How can I get a picture of a static subject, where the subject will be sharp and yet have some motion blur like "trails". I tried usin a shutter time of about 3 sec and then zooming in. I can't really get it too look like I want.
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06/16/2005 03:53:32 PM · #2 |
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06/16/2005 03:55:48 PM · #3 |
you need to have a flash go off to get the sharp subject during the long exposure, either first curtain (i.e. at the beginning of the long exposure) or 2nd curtain (i.e. at the end of the long exposure) depending on where you want the subject relative to the trails.
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06/16/2005 03:56:22 PM · #4 |
flash on 2nd curtain
edit: Nick just beat me
Message edited by author 2005-06-16 15:56:46. |
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06/16/2005 03:56:56 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Refwhett:
How can I get a picture of a static subject, where the subject will be sharp and yet have some motion blur like "trails". I tried usin a shutter time of about 3 sec and then zooming in. I can't really get it too look like I want.
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ok...i think u are wanting to get a motion trail right? have ur subject move into the frame kinda slowly ( with a long shutter) then have them stand still until shutter closes. i hope i made this clear enough for u. u will have to play with ur settings to get the look u are looking for but that is the basic idea. i hope i helped ya
~~Cher~~
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06/16/2005 04:02:16 PM · #6 |
Thanks for the quick replies. I tried it with flash and long shutter on a moving aubject. I didn't quite master it yet but I think I got the point.
What I am wondering about is if there is a way, but using the zoom, to get a static object to look like it has motion blur (without PS). I tried releasing the shutter while in the telephoto position and the slowly zooming out until the shutter closes. Cant really get it to look right.
Message edited by author 2005-06-16 16:03:49. |
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06/16/2005 04:19:20 PM · #7 |
I believe this is also called dragging the shutter.
It's used in wedding photography.
Works best when subject stays still and then you move the camera slightly after the flash to get the blur...I think.
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06/19/2005 03:51:39 PM · #8 |
Well I tried it at a friends wedding yesterday and I got it to work after a fashion. What aI did was set up the shot zoomed on the subject, 1" shutter with flash. Just as flash was done I zoomed out to the widest angle (18 in my case). It worked best when there was a light source behind the subject 'cause I got the subject relativly sharp ( I didn't have a tripod)and then trails of light around it.
Not exactly what I was after but nice enough for me to try the technique more. I definetly need a tripod though.
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06/19/2005 05:13:20 PM · #9 |
| I would love to see some examples of these suggestions. Anyone got any? |
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06/19/2005 05:17:05 PM · #10 |
These were done with 2nd curtain. Anything like what you're after?
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06/19/2005 05:53:22 PM · #11 |
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