August challenge - Abstract (non-linear ICM)

Carrying on with the variety of ICM themes. This post discusses camera motions that fall out of a singular angle of motion.

Note that many of the examples I show here utilize a technique I call 'imprinting' in conjunction with the camera motion. The imprint technique involves holding the camera still at some point during the exposure to capture the character of the subject before motion blur is applied.
This is a technique I use extensively, and plan to cover in a later post.

Here are some examples to demonstrate, all taken hand-held.

1. Camera rotation
Here the camera is rotated during the exposure. Examples 1 & 2 use this technique, along with an imprint to preserve the essence of the scene

2. Zoom burst
Examples 3 & 4 show the effect of zooming during an exposure. Once again I like to capture the essence of the subject (imprint on sensor) before adding the effect.
Image #4 is a clear example of imprinting, where the camera was held still for a period of time both at the beginning and end of the exposure, the time between spent zooming out.

3. Contoured movement
Images 5, 6 & 7 used what I am calling (for want of description) a contoured movement, Here, the camera is following some of the general lines of contrast, working with the form of the subject.

4. Other
There are really zero rules on the motions that should/could be used in ICM, and many great works (by others) have resulted from the most radical of movements.

Example #8 is likely one I have posted in the past. This was taken from the passenger side of the car with the camera being panned in an effort to maintain the position of the trees within the frame.

I really hope these posts help unravel some of the mysteries of ICM, and help inspire you to attempt your own.

If you have any questions on these techniques or would like to see more examples let me know.