Motion Blur Photos

A motion blur photograph expresses movement by capturing a "blur" in a still image. The effect is traditionally accomplished by setting the camera to a slow shutter speed.Digital Photography School: How to Capture Motion Blur in Photography The "blur" effect usually results from the movement of the subject, but it can also be done using camera movement.Digital Photography School: How to Capture Motion Blur in Photography Alternatively, there is a method to produce motion blur in digital photos using software such as Adobe Photoshop, a popular graphics editing program.Photoshop Essentials: Bourne Ultimatum Color and Motion Blur

Optical motion blur is accomplished by either having the camera or the object move in relation to each other. In some instances, a third area of the picture, the background may be moving while the camera and the object of the picture remains stationary. Following a moving object, called panning, to capture the effect of motion blur in the background requires a lot of practice. Making the moving object blurry (the opposite of panning) requires a stable camera position, for which a tripod is recommended.PictureCorrect: Expressing Motion in Photography

Using programs like Photoshop, graphic artists can create virtually the same digital effect as a optical camera effected motion blur. Using background layers, filtering and enhancing selections, background motion blur can be created within a few minutes by experienced software users. Effects of such motion blur can be controlled directionally as well, such as vertically or horizontally.Photoshop Essentials: Bourne Ultimatum Color and Motion Blur