All effects

Motion blur

Show the movement

A longer exposure records movement as a streak: flowing water, light trails or a panned car.

How to get it

  1. 1

    Use a slower shutter speed — how slow depends on how fast the subject moves.

  2. 2

    Slower shutter means more light, so close the aperture and lower ISO.

  3. 3

    Keep the camera still (tripod) for streaks, or follow the subject smoothly to pan.

Example settings

Shutter speed1/15 – 1/60 s depending on movement
Aperturef/5.6 – f/11 depending on light
ISOAs low as possible
SupportTripod recommended