A beginner's guide to ICM (intentional camera movements) photography

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Ever wanted to experiment with intentional camera movements to create painterly abstract photographs? In today's on-location video, landscape photographer Murray Livingston explores the white sand beaches of the Isle of Harris, Scotland, and teaches you the basics of ICM. Murray goes through some of the filters he uses to make long exposures, explains how he finds subjects in open minimal landscapes and finally demonstrates the various techniques he uses for ICM photography.
0:00 Introduction
2:24 Finding a subject
4:03 Filters for ICM
6:11 How to make ICM Images
10:38 Conclusion & Images
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@ewanmackenzie6777 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that was awesome Murray, some very artistic images, will have to give it a try.

@red-eyed-xt5 4 ай бұрын

Refreshingly clear and concise. Informative and a pleasure to view. Congratulations all round.

@RichardGingrasPhotography 10 ай бұрын

Very professional and instructive tutorial. After studying and practicing everything I know technically in photography for many years, I got tired of my photos. Recently I have been looking for new ways to approach my photography and have been looking into fine art photography. This is certainly one way I will be trying. Thank you for taking the time to present this.

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard! Hope you get some results you enjoy :)

@billpanuska5775 10 ай бұрын

A good teacher. Clear and encouraging.

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Bill! :)

@zenonbillings9008 3 ай бұрын

❤ ❤ recently came across ICM . rely enjoyed you expanations and examples. thanks for this doing this. I'm primarily a B & W devotee so looking forward to exploring ICM. zen billings in canada .

@marcstaples9930 10 ай бұрын

Nice video explaining very simple the way of achieving ICM effects. Liked it and will try it out more now. Thanks for sharing.

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Marc! Good luck :)

@reusedisland1904 Ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this very well made - and very enjoyable video. You created some wonderful images with ICM - I will definitely be having a go at the technique. Subscribed ❤️

@S3l3ct1ve 9 ай бұрын

9:20 the best image :) The colors are very nice in this one

@goldagibson9094 5 ай бұрын

I found it an easy to follow, well explained video.

@robfielding100 5 ай бұрын

Some amazing shots here. I’m drawn more to B&W and ICM thesedays

@celestinoabilleira6034 9 ай бұрын

Hi Murray, excellent explanation of ICM. It's good to change and photograph with more freedom and creativity. ICM allows us to take photos anywhere. Thank you for teaching us this technique. Big hug, here from Brazil.

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Celestino!

@a.beckwith4576 Жыл бұрын

Lovely, great way to spend a Sunday morning, watching and learning, really enjoyed your video, will definitely subscribe.👍

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video

@Mike53onthemove 6 ай бұрын

Great demo. Pedantic point: the root of the word photography is derived from Greek, not Latin. 😉

@donnakeeley4531 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this ICM video and some of the results were very good. I have done a lot of ICM over the years and it's very creative. Thanks for your technique tips.

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Donna! It's definitely a very fun technique to experiment with. :)

@orcaspest 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!! This is the best tutorial on ICM that I've seen. I haven't been very successful so far but after seeing this video I hope to do much better. Love your photos!!

@forgottenamericana 7 күн бұрын

Great video

@Firefromthenorth Жыл бұрын

Lovely photos. You have renewed my interest in ICM. Thank you.

@MurrayLivingston Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed :)

@AllisterGodfrey Жыл бұрын

Nice video Murray, great to see Luskentyre with no snow!

@MurrayLivingston Жыл бұрын

Haha, good one! Thanks Allister! :)

@richardlarsen5716 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring, thank you so much.

@MurrayLivingston Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! Hope you are well.

@stans6582 Жыл бұрын

excellent presentation .......thank you for your time and trouble......looking forward to more

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Stan!

@rogertebb1997 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clear instructions and beautiful images. This will extend my photography no end.

@ledesclos5321 9 ай бұрын

Well done and informative. TY

@ianharper6015 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very well produced and helpful video.

@MurrayLivingston Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

@michelcolaci8348 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video and the calm, peaceful vibe - will try some ICM, we have quite similar seascapes and weather here on Ireland’s West Coast. Liked and Subscribed

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Michel! Hope you get some nice results, the Irish coast looks beautiful.

@marilyngiannuzzi9867 4 ай бұрын

You have such beautiful things to capture! Here in Ohio we have nothing here except the lake so my subjects are so limited!

@johnknipe2 Жыл бұрын

Will give it a go. Thanks for the video.

@PicfairChannel Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, hope you enjoy!

@Jon-mz2wp 7 ай бұрын

I used a ND to have success finally with this ! Very frustrating stuff 💯 ! Once to het your exposure right ot start getting down hill from there ! 👍 👌

@marilyngiannuzzi9867 4 ай бұрын

Thank u for this video,very informative! Have you tried any of the Lensbaby lenses? They are great for this type of photography

@andersphansson8335 9 ай бұрын

Great video! 👍🏻 rug-sack brand/model?

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Anders! The bag in the video is a Shimoda camera bag :) Cheers

@bobharp4745 8 ай бұрын

What focal distance of lens do you recommend for a beginner? Thanks

@lindablumer18 9 күн бұрын

what aperture are you using with this technique

@GhostRider_SR 9 ай бұрын

Can you tell me if you disable IBIS? It makes sense to me that you would but thought I would ask😊

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. It's not super critical as the images will likely be "blurry" anyway. Sometimes the stabilisation can help with getting smooth panning images though so I tend to just leave it on. Cheers :)

@GhostRider_SR 9 ай бұрын

@@MurrayLivingstonThank you! Much appreciated! Cheers.

@douglascarrphotography 11 ай бұрын

Hi thx for the video and advice but for someone who are just starting with icm and that’s on a tight budget which filter would you recommend as first filter. Is it polarizing or ND and would it be for example Nisi VN 1-5 and 5-9 or just a fixed 3, 6, 10 stop. Thx

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Cheers Douglas! Sorry for the late reply. I would recommend a fixed ND. My most used is probably a 6 stop or ND64. There are many good brands out there and I would encourage you to do some research to make sure you get filters that don't cause any colour casts (provided you make colour images!).

@douglascarrphotography 9 ай бұрын

@@MurrayLivingston hi yeah a bit late 😂 but it’s ok I’ve gone with the Nisi 1-5 + 4 stop and so far mostly use the 1-5 VND

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

@@douglascarrphotography Haha yeah, I don't get notified as it's via the Picfair account not my own. ICM is pretty forgiving so I hope you've had some success!

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

@@douglascarrphotography P.S. I've just seen you photograph wildlife in Kruger - looks like some cool work. I can't wait to go back in March!

@tdlens4459 11 ай бұрын

Very nice vid. Incredible images.. Can I ask how you focus throught the ND filters? Or do you just leave the lens at infinity? Thanks

@MurrayLivingston 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Most of the time, I can achieve focus through my ND filters (even using a 10 stop), but 99% of the time I use a ND64 so it's not too dark to focus. Otherwise I will focus before I put the ND on and use a small enough aperture to ensure any depth of field needed is achieved. However, as often everything is blurred/moving with ICM, critical focus isn't super important. Hope that helps :)