Slow Sync Technique Page

What is Slow Sync?
Slow Sync is when you have a sharp image however blurring surrounds it, often from previous movement.

How do I do it?

1. Use the black backdrop
2. Set up the red head behind a polystyrene board as the light is very bright and will be too bright
3. Also set up a polystyrene board in the direction of the camera so the light does not obstruct it
4. Get the model to stand in front of the camera and do a movement
5. Change the shutter speed to a long shutter speed (which will appear as a small number) and put the white balance on
6. Set the camera to rear curtain sync
7. Take a light reading to make sure the light is balanced
8. Take your photograph

Slow Sync Image Bank

In this image the slow sync is very evident, the man remains sharp whilst the background is heavily blurred because of his movement, this is a very good demonstration of slow sync. I think this photo could of used more thought as it is very simple however it is still a good image to show slow sync.

I really like this image and I think it is a very good demonstration of slow sync. I like how this picture isn't just random but it shows a movement, the arm and card remains sharp whilst the blur following shows the movement. I like how this image has been put in black and white as it follows the same colors as the suit of card.

In this image slow sync is shown through a fair ground ride which I like as the slow sync shows how fast the ride is going, the people remain sharp whilst the lights blur around them and I think this is a really nice effect as I like the blend of colors. I like how this image is also taken from below I think it is different.

In this image the slow sync is shown through the subject of a car, however the image isnt as sharp is one aspect in comparison to other pictures, however its not so blurred that you cannot see what the subject of the image is. I like the mixture of colors in the blur and i like how smooth the blurring makes the picture look.

In this image the slow sync shows a fish swiming in an ocean, I like how the fish and the ocean are the same color and I dont know if this is just coincidence or through the use of slow sync. This image is like the first image in this bank, however I prefer this one as I think it is more aesthetically pleasing. The blurring and the background in this image to me suggests the fast speed the fish is going.

This image is very interesting as one part of the bird is very sharp whereas other parts are blurred demonstrating the speed of the wings as the bird tries to gain flight. I like how the wings seem transparent as they move. I like the use of the black background as it makes the white of the doves/seagulls wings and sharp body stand out.

Slow Sync Work Diary

In this shoot we studied the technique of slow sync which involved us using a studio light, a red head and a blocker to block the light falling on the background and any flare that could hit the camera lens. With this technique blurring is produced alongside a still image and it creates quite a cool effect. i really enjoyed this technique and it seems a lot easier when you are doing it as opposed to it being explained, i think it would make a really nice effect in perhaps a dance shoot, therefore I will do a shoot of the black swan and use this technique within it.

This is my favourite picture form the shoot as it shows Amelia spinning however her arm is very constant and it almost looks as if she is dragging her blur behind her with the positioning of her hand. I also didn't over edit these pictures as I like the distorted colour. I feel like the blur kind of looks like a flame and I think this looks really cool as she pulls it across.

I like this image as it almost looks like two faces with the blur and with the sharp image of her. I put this picture in this work diary because I thought it was a good example of slow sync as Amelia looks very sharp in one instant and very blurred in another. I like how black the back drop looks as it makes the flame orange blur stand out against it. I also like the composition of this image and that she is not central, i just think it is a nice effect and change.

Slow Sync