How to use a slow shutter to intentionally blur. In this case, I make the water on a waterfall nice and silky smooth!



Special thanks to Sandi for helping me video tape this episode!
(Sorry for all the noise, that waterfall was quite loud!)

Shan

EDIT: Ok, with all the noise, here's what I'm saying:

Transcript:

Hey guys - Shan here.
Today on no mac, no cheese, I'll show you how to get beautiful silky smooth water.

(intro)

your at this waterfall, got your lens on,
have it in the automatic "P" mode.
When you take your picture, the camera's going to choose a fast shutter speed and freeze that water like this

(image)

nice picture, doesn't really show all the motion

instead, turn your camera on time priority (TV) on nikon use S (shutter priority) and turn your shutter as slow as it will go.

You'll know when it's the slowest you can get when your aperture blinks.
(I'm adjusting the camera)
1/6 of a second.
With this slow of a shutter, you definintely need a tripod, so get your tripod, lock it on real tight, and take your picture.

Now you have beautiful silky smooth water, and pictures to die for.

Anyway, that's my tip for today, see you next time!