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Can someone explain to me how the photographer did these light effects? (alien.top)

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Hi everyone. I am an amauter photographer and lately I've been requested to photograph some local concerts at my city. The image linked above is one of my many inspirations, and I am very curious about this light trail technique. Is it done right at the time, is it edited later? How? If someone could help me, I'd be very thankful. :)

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[–] DriveTurkey@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

That's shutter drag, or slash and drag.

f/8-f/11, 1/10th or so Shutter speed, and ISO 200-800

Flash on, take the shot, and then twist the camera. You can zoom in on the zens, rotate the camera, or shake it all to get different effects.

The subject is completely dark and only the lights are exposed so the movement happens with them, and then the flash pops at a high speed and captures the subject.