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Week 9: Move The Camera!
Extra Challenge: Panning
Just the Facts: This week's photo should be taken by you during this week while moving your camera.
This week, we dive into the art of photography with a twist: Move the Camera! Also known as Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), this technique involves moving your camera during exposure to create artistic and often abstract images. By deliberately breaking traditional photography rules, ICM adds a layer of surprise and uniqueness to your work, making it nearly impossible to replicate the exact same photo twice.
The beauty of ICM (moving the camera) lies in its ability to simplify and focus. Imagine photographing a dense forest. Normally, you'd capture every detail - trees, bushes, leaves. However, by moving your camera vertically during the shot, you distill the scene into its core elements: structure, color, and the vertical lines of the trees. This method can eliminate distractions, allowing your main subject to shine.
Experiment with different movements, like zooming in or out during exposure to create a dynamic depth effect, or try panning. Panning (this week's EXTRA CHALLENGE) involves moving your camera in sync with a moving subject (like a car or a bird) to keep it sharp against a blurred background, intensifying focus on the subject.
WATCH: Off the Rails ep. 119 - "How to NAIL "Panning" Photography" (for patrons)
WATCH: Off the Rails ep. 99 - "Breaking the Rules" (for Patrons)
Creativity is key in ICM photography. Use slower shutter speeds to introduce intentional blur, or experiment with panning to add a sharp twist to moving subjects. Subjects like dancers, wildlife, or nature scenes can become mesmerizing through your lens. Remember, the goal is to capture moments that tell a story or evoke emotion, paying attention to composition and creativity along the way.
To start, play with shutter speeds longer than you normally would, such as 1/20, to begin exploring the effects of motion. Using a phone? You can do this with an app that provides longer shutter speed, or go into the settings on the camera and look for manual settings, and adjust your shutter speed there.
There are no strict rules in ICM—what matters is stepping out of your comfort zone to create something truly unique. Whether you're aiming for serene abstracts or vividly clear moving subjects, ICM offers a playground for your artistic expression.
This challenge is not just about technical skills; it's about seeing the world differently and expressing that vision through your camera. So, grab your camera, embrace the blur, and let's create some captivating stories together!
A beginner's guide to ICM (intentional camera movements) photography (youtube.com)
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TIPS:
- Go Slow: Set a slower shutter speed to invite motion blur to your photo dance party.
- Low ISO: Keep ISO low for a clean, noise-free performance under the spotlight.
- Panning: Follow your subject like a dance partner for dynamic, focused movement shots.
- Zoom Blur: Add a touch of zoom blur with lens pulls to turn static scenes into lively compositions.
- Patience: Getting a good photo is going to be an experiment in trial and error, with plenty of lessons in exasperation and patience. Make sure that you have more than enough time, empty camera cards and full batteries.
- Plan: Blurry photos often just look messy, so plan ahead carefully. Whatever you shoot, remember not to blur the story!
- Tell A Story: Pay as much attention to your composition and the tone of the image as you would to the technical side.
TUTS:
- Intro to intentional camera movement.
- Tips for out-of-focus shooting.
- Tips for night motion photographs.
- Many beautiful examples of intentional camera movement (ICM).
- Check out this Italian website for lots of interesting different ways of capturing movement in photography. Explore the different sections listed under 'Fotografia astratta' at the top right. No Italian needed!
- 📱 A brief intro to ICM on smartphones 📱
- Check out: COMPLETE GUIDE TO ICM INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT: TECHNIQUE AND ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION - Julia Anna Gospodarou
- A beginner's guide to ICM (intentional camera movements) photography (youtube.com)
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our previous albums Blur The Action (2023), and Break The Rules (2022). And as always, The Googles! Oh you sweet Googles.
Extra Challenge: Panning
Think the Main Challenge alone ain't worthy enough of your photog skillz? Sweet - try adding the EXTRA challenge along with the Main Challenge to showcase your abilities.
This week, we'd like to see you Move The Camera with Panning to keep your subject locked in.
Panning is the ultimate A-League of ICM photography and something you can try your hand at this week: Move your camera in harmony with a moving subject (a car, a biker, a bird, a branch in a river, a surfer in the sea...), so it stays absolutely crystal clear while everything around blurs. The focus is hyper intensified for the viewer. It works especially well when you start panning before you press the shutter. That way, you have a more fluid movement.
Do remember, the EC is neither mandatory nor does it enhance your odds of being picked for any 52F honors. It's just an EXTRA challenge for you, if that's something you want to take on in addition to the Main Challenge. We intentionally design the Extra Challenge to be difficult for most, so only take this on if you are looking for an EXTRA challenge. Get it? It's extra. ?
Photo Credit: Ron Nabity - Week 20: Looking Into The Frame (2017)
Remember, you are only submitting ONE photo per week. It is not necessary (and sometimes not possible) to work in this Extra Challenge into your submission. It’s extra challenge!
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