Zoom Burst 1st Attempt

[CHaynes1811]

This is also my first time on here! Hoping I've done it all correctly
I'm looking for some tips on how to improve my zoom bursts, most of my shots were completely rubbish. All comments would be appreciated!

My PP included changing it to B&W and increasing the definition and contrast (Aperture for Mac).

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Exposure: 0.5
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

[wulf]

I wonder if a more active looking subject would work better? The main thing I have used zoom blur for is abstract shots of autumn leaves. Here your subject is sitting back and that seems to conflict with the sense of movement that zoom blur imparts.

Wulf

[behind_a_shutter]

I have felt that a slower lens retract shows better results in many cases. Oherwise there impact of each frame (the optical image on the sensor for fraction of second while the lens is still in motion) is too low.

Also; from the few zoom-blurr effects I have seen there is just one object of interest. In this case though there are a few. eg. a) the head of the subject b) the paper roll or stick held in the hand; c) the table lamp behind the head

Again from the few zoom-blurr effects I have seen: The main subject shares the same axis with the axis of the lens cylinder. I know and strongly feel that this is difficult to set up such effects at runtime (pretty fast)... But that too adds a lot of weight to your subject ..

Overall I loved this effect too; with my rudimentary sense in image capturing.

[behind_a_shutter]

@Wulf: Please spare my ignorance )

[CHaynes1811]

Thank you both for your comments. Its def something i'd like to be able to master, but feel that its always going to be a bit 'hit and miss' for a long time!