Hey Nicknack
Sorry i just saw this post,
Magic is spot on, take the pic as a still and add the movment afterwards
that's how we do it today .
but be fore the advantages of digital imaging ,
There was a couple of methods to create this shot.
1) slow shutter speed, use flash , when you take the pic , the flash
will frezze the car in the frame but not the background.............you would need a
good flash
2) two movng vehicles, same speed take shot ,use a high shutter speed,
the background will be moving quicker than the car your photographing
hence the motion
3) panning: I loved this when i was tranning alot of fun , basically it's all
about practice . As the car approaches you just simply track it carefully,
1 smooth movment and don't stop moving even after you have taken the shot
just like playing golf i suppose you must follow through.
Start with a slow shutter speed ie. 1/30 sec (could be higher ,
could be lower) and simply work up and down with the shutter speed until your happy
with result. I used to practice on anything that moved
Still it would be hard to get a result like the pic you showed normally there would be
some slight movement or blur in the subject which can be decreased by upping the shutter speed
but too much and you will loose the effect.
Focuisng is important if your camera wont focus quick enough pick a spot on the road where
you think the car will pass when you take your shot and then you wont have to worry about it.
This what i do when photographing at rally's etc.....
Hope this helps
Niall.
