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Choose your subject intentionally
moving the camera during exposure can
open up many creative opportunities. This
can be used with any subject, but it really
lends itself to landscapes by enabling you to
concentrate on lines, form and colour over
details, to capture the scene in a unique way.4
Use Shutter Priority mode shutter
speed is key to achieving the level of
camera movement required. it needs to be
enough to capture significant motion blur and
can be anything from 1/3 sec to multi-second
exposures. When starting out, shoot in shutter
Priority, with the shutter set to 1/2 sec.2
Decide on movement The look of
your image will depend on speed, direction
and smoothness of camera movement.
consider how movement complements a
scene. Moving in line with the horizon works
well, while moving vertically in line with trees
works when shooting woodlands.5
Correct exposure With the need for
slower shutter speeds, shooting in low-
light conditions is ideal for landscape icM. But
in bright daylight getting the correct exposure
may be tough even with the isO set to its
lowest setting and the smallest aperture.3
Consider using a tripod if you wish
to create a smoother level of motion blur,
you could attach the camera to a tripod in
order to control the movement. Loosen up the
tripod just enough for the camera to move in
your chosen direction and, while taking the
shot, pan side to side or up and down.6
Consider a filter Polarising or nD
filters can help expose the shot correctly
with the required shutter speed. A polariser
will also boost colour and minimise glare. use
an additional 2-stop or 4-stop nD filter if the
shutter speed needs to be slowed more.7
Experiment with the technique Try
moving the camera diagonally or randomly
to create unique results. Rotate the camera
360 degrees to create a spiral effect. change
the focal distance on a zoom lens during
exposure to create a zoom effect.Master intentional
camera movement
Richard Beech breaks down
how to create abstract long-
exposure images“Moving the camera during exposure can
open up many creative opportunities ”
Blurred beauty
Richard Beech says ,“There are no rules to icM
[intentional camera movement]. start off with
basic camera movement at a shutter speed of
1/2 second and then see what works for you”x8 © Richard BeechBefoReafTeRPRO WAys TO use shuTTeR sPeeD