Mastering Panning – Photographing Moving Subjects. Previously we’ve covered the topic of shutter speed and looked at how increasing and decreasing it can have a significant impact upon the images we take – particularly if the subjects in those images are moving. Today I’d like to take a brief look at a related topic – that of photographing moving subjects by ‘panning’. Panning is a technique that can produce amazing results (if you perfect it…. or get lucky) but is also one that can take a lot of practice to get right. The basic idea behind panning as a technique is that you pan your camera along in time with the moving subject and end up getting a relatively sharp subject but a blurred background. This gives the shot a feeling of movement and speed. It’s particularly useful in capturing any fast moving subject whether it be a racing car, running pet, cyclist etc. I’ve found that panning seems to work best with moving subjects that are on a relatively straight trajectory which allows you to predict where they’ll be moving to.
Camera Panning Technique. Photography Tips - Panning and Focussing. “Tips for Panning Photography” (Photo is Copyright Nicole S. Young – All Rights Reserved) Image and Post by Nicole Young – Follow Nicole on Twitter Panning is a photography technique that “freezes” a moving subject while adding motion blur to the background, giving the viewer a distinct sense of movement in the image. Here are some tips on creating great panning shots: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Like this: Like Loading... Related Five Panning Photography Tips. Capturing Dynamic Photos With a Panning Effect. Have you ever wished that there was way you could capture the sense of motion in a still picture?
Well, today, using just our camera and a special technique we're going to learn just to do just that. Panning is the art of tracking a subject with your camera - blurring the background, while keeping the subject in sharp focus. We'll be walking you through the equipment required, how to choose a subject & location, ensure the background is appropriate, and pan smoothly! 1. Introduction "In photography, panning refers to the horizontal movement or rotation of a still or video camera" - Wikipedia.
While not simple to execute, panning is a very rewarding technique that can be used in a great variety of situations to produce a unique and outstanding picture. 2. One of the great things about panning is that it can be achieved using almost any camera. In addition to a camera, you should also bring along a good tripod. 3. There is one rule about the subject, it has to move! 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.