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Competition: Pan or Zoom Motion

Pan or Zoom Motion Judge - TBA

In photography, panning is the technique of horizontally (or vertically) rotating the camera from a fixed position to track a moving subject, resulting in a sharp subject with a blurred, motion-streaked background. Zooming involves altering the lens's focal length to change magnification during a shot, creating a, dramatic, "zoom burst" effect. 

Key Aspects of Panning and Zooming:

  • Panning (Motion Technique):

    • Goal: Conveys speed and dynamism by keeping the subject in focus while blurring the background.

    • Method: Uses a slow shutter speed (e.g., 1/30 to 1/60) while rotating the camera at the same speed as the subject.

    • Types: Horizontal (most common for cars/runners) or vertical (for falling or jumping subjects).

    • Equipment: Often done with a tripod for smooth motion, though it can be done handheld.

  • Zooming (Lens Motion):

    • Goal: Adjusts the field of view to make subjects appear closer or farther away.

    • Zoom Burst: A creative technique where the photographer changes the focal length (zooms in or out) during a long exposure, causing light streaks to radiate from the center of the frame.

    • Distinction: Unlike panning, where the camera body moves, zooming changes the optics while the camera body remains stationary.

  • Difference: Panning changes the viewpoint(rotating), while zooming changes the magnification(focal length). Both are used to add creative motion to still images. 

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