Whilst on vacation in Savannah I wanted to experiment to further test the option of using my iPhone (12) for taking ME images.
The images posted were taken using the Camera Pro app as following; the first three captured multiple exposures which were then layered and blended in Photoshop using my standard process. In all case I adjusted alignment of the primary subject, focusing on the clock face.
#1 Camera Pro set to burst mode, multiple images captured as I walked toward the subject. This provides somewhat of a zoom effect (no adjustment or control over subject size & position)
#2 Camera Pro set to burst mode, this time multiple images captured as I tried to walk in an arc around the clock. Due to the speed of the burst shooting speed, there was little movement between each image.
#3 Camera Pro set to normal mode, multiple images (15) taken manually as I moved in an arc in front of the clock (akin to the normal Ventosa technique)
#4 Camera Pro set to slow shutter mode. In this mode the image builds over the time the shutter is open/recorded. Although it does not have the control that the ME options allow this is quite fun to play with.
So there you go, nothing earth shattering but perhaps an indication of what can be achieved on the camera in your pocket, and hopefully something that might inspire others to get out and play.
Thoughts would be welcomed regarding any of these techniques and what you feel of the outcome.
Is anyone else experimenting with their phone? Like myself I'm sure other members would love to see results.
On first viewing, the second one appeals to me the most. It has a good balance between detail in the subject and abstraction in the surroundings. The other ones are a little far in one direction or the other for me.
Thanks Matthew.
Due to the rapid firing of the shutter (in burst mode) the 2nd image has less movement between shots (compared to the third), hence the greater clarity.
A similar effect could have been achieved with the 3rd (by taking smaller steps between images), or more clarity on the clock by masking and blending in the most suited clock face.
Both of them are good...but the 2nd shot I like better also for the fact that the clock is more in focus and everything else around it is blurred. Although, both shots makes me think how people are always rushed throughout the day with the clock showing the time. I think if either of the shots had some blurred people, you could call it rush hour,,,LOL
I love the third one, Alan; although, I think just the clock face being clearer would add a nice finishing effect. I don't use my phone camera mostly because the convenience picx I've taken have always looked low quality. I have an older Samsung.. There are a lot of settings to work with on it; so maybe I'll give it a try. It would be nice to use for the Ventosa technique when I'm out and about without my camera. Thanks for getting me thinking on this and on the phone camera.
The 3rd uses the more traditional in-the-round technique, with a limited arc (needed to maintain clock features).
I think a phone is a good way to experiment as you always have on hand when a decent subject pops up.
I do have a similar series taken on my DSLR, which I'll be processing as a comparison at some point.
All in the name of fun......
For some reason I am unable to reply to Don's post.....
Just for giggles I layered in one of the originals to bring a bit more (very subtle) detail in #3. I don't have time to select the perfect original for the clock face but this does show that final images can be reworked as needed.
The process works fine on a mobile device it's really just a matter of decisions made during processing.
They are all great images. I like the last one least, only because the clock is not as sharp. But I still like it. Maybe have several sharper images of the clock or one that stands out better, personal taste, but I like the background of the last one a lot.
Thanks for your valued feedback Rich.
I am not surprised about the last one - this is a single image captured over time and as such offers little in control during the shot.
This would likely work better where the subject is less defined.