Capturing Movement for Toy Photography

Most toy figures don't move on their own, so action photos tend to be of them frozen in place using supports.
In this video, I'll show you how to capture the movement of the toy to get a cool motion blur in your photos.
If you want to practice this technique and get feedback, go to my Discord server and jump in the Assignments channel: / discord
NOTE: If you want to do the chrono sequence effect with flash, you need to set your flash for stroboscopic lighting (Multi). I'll cover that in another video.
ABOUT ME
I'm Four Bricks Tall, and I'm a toy photographer and LEGO Ambassador.
I love showing people how to take creative photos that bring toys to life. I share behind the scenes, toy photography tutorials, gear reviews, and LEGO set reviews.
I run Brickcentral, a community of LEGO photographers on Instagram where we feature photos of LEGO, share photography tips and run contests with LEGO prizes.
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[@AcraniusCH]

Your way of explaining each step thoroughly is great and really helpful when doing this on your own. Also, your clean setup and presentation - the pauses where you show things, and the labels / overlays - are amazing! Thank you!

[@FourBricksTall]

Thanks! I show it to my kid and ask if he understands everything. If he can explain it back to me, I upload the video. If not, I add labels and other info more clearly.

[@astridheyland8862]

super clear and understandable video 👍🏻

[@user-iy2zt2ow9j]

intererting !!

[@Robbiepadda]

Definitely going to try this! So over making motion blurs in PS! Thanks Anna.

[@FourBricksTall]

Ooh! Better show me what you do!

[@angeljavier1754]

Thank you!!!!!!! Another amazing and helpful lesson 🤗

[@uc749]

Easy to follow. Great information. Thank you.

[@JohnFreeman1981]

Great! This is something I have been very aware that is missing in some of my shots. Looking forward to trying it soon!

[@packrat2k7]

Another awesome video! I've got just the thing to try this with. Can't wait!

[@FourBricksTall]

Post it in the Discord photo assignment 👍

[@packrat2k7]

@@FourBricksTall Will do!

[@droid5448]

Very cool video very helpfull. I love how you explain each step slowly 💝👍

[@MB-gg6rr]

Cool video. Thanks. What aperture did you use?

[@revanredgames2325]

Awesome video, I just joined your discord 👍

[@FourBricksTall]

Great! See you there!

[@sammycuddy]

Your videos are so great! What kind of tripod is that? I love it!

[@FourBricksTall]

I have a video here on Low Angle Supports so go check that out 😉

[@sammycuddy]

@@FourBricksTall Gladly :D

[@effe8443]

Great Video as always!!! Where did you found the clamp stand you use to hold the flag?

[@FourBricksTall]

It's called "helping hands" and you can find it anywhere. I'm not totally happy with that one though and prefer a gooseneck. I just find it fiddly.

[@effe8443]

@@FourBricksTall Thank you!!