How is this done?

dioptic · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

Hey guys,

Is this moving effect http://www.fotosearch.com/DSN001/1215/ done by using:

a slow shutter speed or
is it done in photoshop or
is it a combination of the two or
is it something else?

Thanks.

dioptic

Jon · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

It can be done with slow shutter speed and second-curtain flash.

dioptic · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

Thanks Jon.

What is a "second-curtain flash"?

dioptic

Jon · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

It's when your flash fires not, as usually happens, as soon as the first curtain of your shutter completely opens, but just before the second curtain of the shutter begins to close the lens; available light can affect the image up until that moment, accounting for the light trails on the sax, and the flash freezes the whole picture.

dioptic · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

Jon,

Thanks again.

I use a couple of Britek Strobes with a 20D. I also have a 420EX Speedlite. Can I do what you describe with this equipment? If so, how?

Thanks.

dioptic

Jon · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

Custom Function 15-1 with the 20D and 420EX. You'll need some available light source for the "trail", and set your exposure for that; trust the flash to E-TTL the full subject exposure. You wouldn't use the Britek's unless you have digital slaves and make allowances for them in setting the FEC for the 420.

dioptic · 3rd of November 2005 (Thu)

Jon,

Thanks.

If I can accomplish all that I'll be happy.

dioptic

ACDCROCKS · 5th of November 2005 (Sat)

Or press bulb and have a flash, you can do it that way to ( Pretty sure).
Make sure to sell your prints at $59.99

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#1
dioptic Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 262 IMAGE EDITING OK	How is this done? Hey guys, Is this moving effect http://www.fotosearch.com/DSN001/1215/ done by using: a slow shutter speed or is it done in photoshop or is it a combination of the two or is it something else? Thanks. dioptic

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,111	Re: How is this done? It can be done with slow shutter speed and second-curtain flash. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#3
dioptic Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 262 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How is this done? Thanks Jon. What is a "second-curtain flash"? dioptic

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#4
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,111	Re: How is this done? It's when your flash fires not, as usually happens, as soon as the first curtain of your shutter completely opens, but just before the second curtain of the shutter begins to close the lens; available light can affect the image up until that moment, accounting for the light trails on the sax, and the flash freezes the whole picture. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#5
dioptic Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 262 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How is this done? Jon, Thanks again. I use a couple of Britek Strobes with a 20D. I also have a 420EX Speedlite. Can I do what you describe with this equipment? If so, how? Thanks. dioptic

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#6
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,111	Re: How is this done? Custom Function 15-1 with the 20D and 420EX. You'll need some available light source for the "trail", and set your exposure for that; trust the flash to E-TTL the full subject exposure. You wouldn't use the Britek's unless you have digital slaves and make allowances for them in setting the FEC for the 420. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

3rd of November 2005 (Thu)	#7
dioptic Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 262 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How is this done? Jon, Thanks. If I can accomplish all that I'll be happy. dioptic

5th of November 2005 (Sat)	#8
ACDCROCKS 321 123 33 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in your attic Posts: 2,920 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How is this done? Or press bulb and have a flash, you can do it that way to ( Pretty sure). Make sure to sell your prints at $59.99 __________________ WONKA WONKA!

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