5 TIPS for Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) Photography

[@simonbarnes7124]

I love ICM. I actually prefer it to traditional photography. It takes me back to art history A level in school and art college studying the old masters. I’ve been shooting ICM out on my daily walks with my wife. You’re right though. You need to take lots of photos to get a good few ones to work on. ICM for me is more about capturing what you feel than what see, because the blending and layering comes from within.

[@andrewsgray]

Quite right Simon. The lack of rules etc means you can just do what you like or makes you happy. Unlike traditional photography I find with the editing you can put your own emotions into the work. I'm glad I stumbled across it 😀

[@eiteristvan]

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[@tilerman]

I got into ICM photography totally by accident. I was out one evening walking the Sth Bank in London snapping away at people but wasn't keeping an eye on my settings. Got home, put pictures onto my pc and i was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Not everyone's cup of tea but something I'm really getting into. Great advice BTW with the ND filter. Was about to buy one when i read that my Fuji camera has one built into it, didn't even know that so that's a right result. Thanks Andy, great tutorial.

[@andrewsgray]

Glad it helped and have fun exploring ICM more :)

[@martingreenberg870]

Thank you for this video. The ND is necessary during the day. Many times I’ve lowered the ISO and aperture and I blow out the highlights without the ND filter. Chimping is critical for me. I can’t previsualize accurately so I’m getting feedback and adjusting my movement or shutter speed. Great advise to shoot a lot. We all have large SD cards. I only get about 2-5% of my images that I like. I have learned many ways not to do ICM. In the end the difference between a professional and amateur photographer is the professional photographer only shares their good images. Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)

[@janmartin4864]

Fantastic I’m going out tonight sunset thank you you so much Andy’s tips are my go to videos love your work at your voice comes across so calm and relaxed xxxx❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@robertmeyerson1618]

Andy... you've given me a whole new world to explore !!

[@andrewsgray]

Careful now, its addictive! 😉😊

[@juliewatson9368]

Really helpful Andrew. I’m enjoying learning and exploring this art form.

[@ShaneTurnbull]

Thank you for the tip on the 6 stop circular nd filter Andy. Always worry myself when experimenting with my Lee Big Stopper. And look forward to seeing more tips 👍

[@andrewsgray]

Cheers Shane, I'm sure I'll think of some more! 😃

[@Francesca48]

Great set of tips Andy. Thanks. I still need to practice so I don’t get a twirl but more of a smooth flow of clouds down into the foreground. If that’s makes sense!

[@andrewsgray]

Finding the optimal speed of movement for your camera and the light conditions is a tricky process only mastered with practice and experimentation 👍

[@jefffiles9209]

Had a lightbulb moment when you said about moving light round your subject, makes sense now you've said it. In your hands Andy, ICM - Incredably Creative Masterful!!

[@andrewsgray]

Lightbulb moments are the best! 😃👍 Cheers!

[@jazielcade1290]

i guess im asking the wrong place but does someone know a method to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me!

[@jamesterrance688]

@Jaziel Cade Instablaster :)

[@chubbychops1000]

Thank you ANdy, I learned something new from you and I appreciate your sweet sense of humour! I think I can remember most of your points.

[@andrewsgray]

You are so welcome

[@E2MC2]

New to ICM. Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing.

[@JH-qv3xv]

I'm new to ICM, good tips. Thanks

[@keithnmdowling]

Helpful basics as I begin to move out of a creative rut...

[@arahant8645]

Thx mate!

[@MarinalliaArt]

Thank you for this advices that helpes to start with camera movement. Best continuation 💫

[@jimwlouavl]

Good tips. Looking forward to practicing this technique. Thanks.

[@sdc920]

This is very helpful. I've just discovered this technique, and I'm going to play around with it a bit. Cheers!

[@andrewsgray]

Have fun!

[@ankes.174]

Thank you so much for these helpful tipps! I love the look of ICM and tried it myself on a couple occasions, but I wasn't very happy with the results. Now I have some guidlines for the next time.

[@andrewsgray]

You're so welcome!

[@photobizmethod]

Too much fun! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@karenbruechle4967]

Just trying this ICM photography. Thanks for the great tips.

[@andrewsgray]

No worries 👍

[@MrYankee853]

just discovered you Andy and immediately subbed..great stuff !..never thought about moving the camera in all of those positions before..such simple but invaluable advice..thanks !

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks Dan, yes its not just up and down or left and right!

[@williamcharlesworth4617]

Thanks Andy. Will use this vlog over and over until I get it down. Over and over and over and .... Bill.

[@andrewsgray]

Haha ...and over and over some more!

[@MisterTolley]

Very interesting as usual. What about focal length - anything in your experience that works better/more useful than any other, or does it depend on the subject?

[@andrewsgray]

It depends on the subject of course but I tend to shoot wide ...I also needed to keep some tips for another video though 😉😂

[@rachaelyoung172]

Its a really helpful video thank you

[@andrewsgray]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evelinemarinisse1812]

Thanks for your video, I'm a starter in fotography so thanks for the information. I'am going to work on this today. I will look again at your you tube videos! It does help me to get started.

[@SD_Alias]

Thank you for that tipps! I just took my old Film Leica out of the cupboard and loaded a Film. Will try some shots at our northseacost in northern Germany. There are some interesting pile dwellings. Esp the hint with the ND filter would be good for my filmshots… Stay healthy! Cheers…

[@andrewsgray]

Best of luck! Film scares me without ICM! haha

[@SD_Alias]

@@andrewsgrayI try the best. It is just an experiment in these workless days…

[@pauls3696]

I had visions of you dropping your camera then lol good vid lol

[@simonezamproni4430]

Thanks for this video!!!

[@andrewsgray]

No worries 👍

[@johna5624]

'Check no one is watching' was certainly worth being a tip of it's own. Good stuff but will we see the Andy Gray ICM book/e-book in time for Xmas!

[@andrewsgray]

I'm far more self-conscious in my own garden than out making images in public! haha No promises on the ebook... 😬😂

[@speterlewis]

We see what you did there, Andy. And yes, we were all watching.... This was really helpful!

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks Peter! Hardly anyone around I still couldn't stop checking 😂

[@speterlewis]

@@andrewsgray Describing why you made certain movements was very helpful to me. There's really nothing random about it. Loved the nearly dropped camera bit, too.

[@andrewsgray]

@@speterlewis Thought I'd leave it in for laughs 😂

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Great advice Andy. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks John 👍

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

@@andrewsgray Just had another go at an ICM video, gave you a little plug in there. ICM is very addictive.

[@robfielding100]

The best ICM photo I ever took was when I accidentally dropped my camera ... Fortunately I did catch it before it hit the rocks! The picture is in my comedy book called 5 X 7 (by Lewis)

[@andrewsgray]

Happy accidents, its where mine all come from!

[@KennyTelfer]

Thanks, Andy, enjoyed that, been out and practised tonight!

[@andrewsgray]

Excellent!!

[@moville763]

Thanks Andy, great tips

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks Gavin 👍

[@eiteristvan]

Thanks!

[@Kurtcorp]

Very nice tips, good video you made ! thanks

[@orcaspest]

Thank you. This information was very helpful. :)

[@carinavonk9503]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@creatorsteam4707]

Really it's very useful thank u so much

[@asalrahimi9687]

Thank you for tips😻👌🏻

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Great tips Thanks Andy. I would love more. I am not sure yet what makes a good ICM shot. 👍

[@andrewsgray]

There'll be more, I can't give them all out in one video though 😉

[@byronalpers4972]

Thanks for your videos. They're great. Can I ask what lenses you typically use?

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks for watching Byron. 99% of the time its my 16-35mm

[@PaulTimlett]

Thanks Andy. Useful tips. What focal length lenses do you recommend? Think you use 24-70mm don't you?

[@andrewsgray]

16-35mm, but its usually at about 24ish. I have to keep some back for the "5 *more* tips" vid! 😉😂

[@strote]

Thanks for the encouragement and tips. I'm going to try it. Cheers!

[@andrewsgray]

Best of luck with it! 😀

[@heysnayy]

Thank you so much, Andy!! I shall try those movements. This is something new I learnt during this quarantine. 💜🎞️

[@heysnayy]

Subscribed💜

[@malaranu6883]

Thanks was very helpful.

[@andrewsgray]

No worries 👍

[@abelgoce8264]

Good tips, very helpful

[@andrewsgray]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ridderus]

Im new to this and i am wondering what you do with focussing?

[@andrewsgray]

Just focus on the main subject of your image then forget about it 😊

[@ridderus]

@@andrewsgray Thanks Andy, i go out and practice, should be fun :)

[@wormburner7237]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@andrewsgray]

You're welcome!

[@dianesnowflake]

Cheers Andy. I think clouds help. I took tons of images and there was no detail in the sky so I'm struggling to cobble an images together.

[@andrewsgray]

Adapting to weather is a whole other ball-game, but yes for long enough I preferred overcast days as it was easier

[@Colin-ut4qf]

Excellent tips Andy ,can't believe i didn't think of the ND filter duh! stay safe

[@andrewsgray]

Helps you refine your shutter length and exposure balance 👍😃

[@estherdiskin3968]

Really great video Andy. I have been doing the up and down movement now thanks to you I will experiment more. I don't have a 6 stop just a polorizer would this work.

[@andrewsgray]

It'll depend on the situation Esther. If you in a darker area (such as woodland) the it'll suffice.

[@melissahall7009]

Thank you for this!

[@evelynrimando787]

great tips and very simple!

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks 👍

[@bujins123]

Well done Andy,Holy Island Norham Etal Holy Island all my area

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks Duncan. I need to do more in the Ford/Etal area and beyond!

[@julianadevilliers8160]

Thanks!RSA.

[@patbaggott5822]

Very new to photography ~ in fact, just a month in!! Lockdown project. I don’t have filters, is this something I can try without filters? I have done some close shots and got some great results, but when I try landscape they are just too bright, I obviously need to work out how to balance the light more accurately, is this something that the filter helps with? Thanks Ps ~ love your photography!!

[@andrewsgray]

Hi Pat. You can do it on a duller day or later in the evening combined with getting your f stop up to 22 etc. Good luck!

[@rosemaryrusso1612]

This was so cool! Love it! Thanks for the tips and my first learning on intention camera movement! Cant wait to get and have a go :) Thankyou :)

[@andrewsgray]

Best of luck!

[@keithswindell6212]

Regarding exposure - is it typically best at the metered exposure or do these usually work better over or under exposed?

[@andrewsgray]

Hey Keith. Good question. To be honest, some of it will depend on your camera and how it handles lights and shadow. As an example my Nikon will blow out highlights at the drop of a hat but handles shadow recovery nicely, so I under expose. It's again one of the things to experiment with 👍

[@keithswindell6212]

@@andrewsgray Thanks Andy

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

What lens are you using for this? Thanks!

[@andrewsgray]

Almost all my images are taken with the 16-35mm

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

Thank you - I’m going to give it a try with that lens.

[@Jma82-photo-travel-drone]

Awesome information thank you 👍

[@andrewsgray]

No problem 👍

[@cannybearsed]

Hi Andy, brilliant stuff. Do you use a true 6 stop filter (ND64) or an ND6? Thanks.

[@andrewsgray]

Proper B+W 6 stop - www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752903-REG/B_W_1066159_77mm_106_Neutral_Density.html

[@unalozmen526]

Andy, don't you think it is easier to shoot ICM with a mirrorless camera?

[@andrewsgray]

I can't afford one. My M50 which I do my videos with, didn't give me the greatest results, so happy to stick with dslr at the moment 👍

[@Youtubedisco]

I have a mirrorless camera and am interested in ICM. Why is it easier with a mirrorless camera? TIA

[@unalozmen526]

@@KZbindisco it's lighter than dslr so you can move it easily 5:35 ;) and you can view what you shoot better than dslr live view I think. Additionally, their lenses lighter too.

[@andrewsgray]

@@KZbindisco they are definitely much lighter so if weight is an issue, mirrorless is good to use. You'll soon adapt and get the best from it

[@davidburn9472]

I'm sure I saw a quick glimpse of myself at the start 👍🏻 before some other bloke you must have given a lesson to, Tom I think he's called? 🤔 Tip 6 get a wrist strap! Heart I'm my mouth as you almost threw camera away AGAIN!

[@andrewsgray]

Haha if I had one I'dve made it tip no.2! But I can't well recommend when I don't use one myself 😂 Aye Tom, nice lad, talked about food all the time - good going for someone so skinny! 😜

[@CookedLight]

I made my first attempt yesterday, got a pretty good image on the 7th frame 😁

[@andrewsgray]

Thats pretty good going! Usually takes me 17 to get the wrist limbered up enough to move! 😂

[@CookedLight]

Andy Gray I did try tagging you on Instagram but don’t know how that works yet 😂

[@andrewsgray]

Aye that can be tricky too 😂

[@shyamakantachatterjee5104]

Try to elaborate the system in toto not to much talk

[@maritjordal1223]

Thank you😍

[@andrewsgray]

No problem

[@ianmc4474]

Great tips Andy. Could i give you a tip in return, after my wife kept having palpitations when i put my camera over edges of bridges or drops, she bought me nice leather wrist strap and now i know i cant drop the camera. You should definitely invest in one.

[@andrewsgray]

Haha! I was going to do that about a year ago when I accidentally "threw" my camera away onto some tarmac, I never got round to it. Had I got one, I'dve included it as tip no.2 😉

[@BillMcCarroll]

Maybe 6 tips Andy, use a wrist strap. Almost had a heart attack when you almost dropped the camera 😜

[@andrewsgray]

🤣🤣 yeah my heart skipped a beat! 😱

[@photobizmethod]

hahaha! Yes, I've actually dropped my camera...

[@aileenforrest670]

Hopefully see u Friday 👌

[@andrewsgray]

Hoping so Aileen! 😃

[@JayMacroPhotos]

Great tips!

[@andrewsgray]

Thanks Jay!

[@rickardandersson5114]

"Good, no one saw me". ;) I know that feeling very well. Great video.

[@andrewsgray]

Haha thanks! I'm less selfconcious when out shooting for real, but in my garden I get all shy! haha

[@uzairshah86]

Very helpful..you should do more tips and tricks video

[@andrewsgray]

I will at some point 👍

[@uzairshah86]

@@andrewsgray I mean like this video. More in field specially different movements

[@수지포토스페이스]

Thank you. Show me your latest photos.

[@andrewsgray]

Check my Instagram, latest are there at the moment 👍

[@ForevermoreVibe]

Nice

[@TimGreig]

Tip #6 Use a wrist strap 🙂

[@spaceboy537]

I have a 3 stop and a 10 stop. I need a 6 stop now? 😭

[@andrewsgray]

Tbh it depends on the light where you are and your camera. A variable ND might be the way forward.

[@spaceboy537]

@@andrewsgray Aren't variables inferior to the standard kind? I think I heard that somewhere. Anyway, I'm looking at the Hoya HD MKII IRND 64. I'm probably going to order that. I have the Nikon D500. Hey, on the topic of ND filters, do you have any videos using a 10 stop? I bought one a while back for extreme experimentation but haven't used it much (yet). Thanks for the reply (and the video) and take care!

[@andrewsgray]

I've only really used my 10 stop for proper long exposure photography, I rely on the camera being able to focus too much to use it for ICM. As for variable NDs, I'll be able tell you in about a month as I'm getting one to test out

[@spaceboy537]

@@andrewsgray I have the Hoya HD MKII IRND 64 (6-stop) on the way and I'm sure I'll be more than happy with it. Looking forward to exploring ICM. I'd be curious as to what you learn from testing the variable density filter. Maybe you can do a video on that(?) Thanks again!

[@deborahhammond8576]

Oops, nearly!

[@andrewsgray]

😱😳🤣🤣

[@sergiomendes5457]

05:37 :O

[@andrewsgray]

I bought a wrist strap eventually 😂

[@djMusicKey]

Thank You!! ✌

[@MsChrisDavenport]

Thank you!

[@boxcarjim2002]

Wonderful tips !