In this Camera Rotation Photography Tutorial I show you how to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary using long exposure photography and camera rotation. The tool that I used to create the camera rotations in this light painting tutorial was the Neewer 360 Panoramic Tripod Gimbal. This is a light painting photography technique with endless possibilities. If you have OCD with symmetry finding the center axis point might drive you a little bit bonkers but keep in mind that imperfect is sometimes perfect. ENJOY.
Here are the links to what I used if you want to build your own Camera Rotation Tool:
Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2LZFTnO
Hot Shoe Phone Holder: https://amzn.to/3u3Axsz
Tripod: https://amzn.to/37iDzj4
Tips to keep in mind:
1. Flip out your live view screen before putting the camera on the gimbal.
2. Make sure everything is screwed down tight!
3. Find your center axis rotation point and mark it on your gimbal, keep in mind your center point will likely change if you change lenses.
4. Most of the time imperfect is perfect.
5. HAVE FUN.
What to lear more about Camera Rotation Photography check out this tutorial here: https://lightpaintingphotography.com/light-painting-tutorials/camera-rotation-light-painting-tutorial/
Here are just a few artists to check out that have done great things with camera rotation photography:
https://www.instagram.com/fade_to_black_light_art/
https://www.instagram.com/fastchrisuk/
https://www.facebook.com/julsboo/
https://www.instagram.com/hackthelight/
https://www.instagram.com/jedii_lp/
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25 responses to “Camera Rotation Photography Tutorial”
Excellent video. Clear and precise. Now have the gimble. Really happy with my first attempt. Now just looking for suitable subjects.
It's great! Which app on your mobile phone do you use for it?
Thanks so much for sharing this information, You rock! Can't wait to give this a try
Have you tried to use a lens with a collar. Its real easy to shoot in four positions because collar has 90 degree clicks or the method you usse now. Can still be used for 20 degrer. No gimbal required and you can use regular tripod head. Ken
That's a great trick Jason. Thanks!!!
Awesome. So if I don’t have an articulating screen (a7riii) I can just do same thing without flipping screen out?
Excellent tutorial
So cool. I have a gimble and can't wait to try it. Thanks for all the great videos
Stunning set of photos, Many Thanks
Right on, thanks for the shout out! Perfectly executed tutorial from beginning to end. Nice job!
Thanks for always being so creative and for giving detailed instructions!
Love your videos!!
Thanks. This confirms the lessons I learned over the last couple of years. The centering method you explain is the same one I use.
Great video Jason. Very pleased to see a tutorial and so well done too!
Nice Idea, great job, wondefull images!
Greetings from Luxembourg 🇱🇺
Love how in depth this tutorial is Jason! Bravo!!
Great video, Jason! Nice reminder about tightening everything down before starting the rotation. I forgot once and my camera DID fall, but luckily the strap caught it on the way down and saved the day. 🙃
Amazing photos makes me wanna go and buy this setup
Love your instructions, not too complicated and the equipments are affordable. Can’t wait to try as soon as I get my gimbal. Thank you Jason!
I bought the same tripod but it didn't come with the screw 😒. is there some kind of adapter to attach it to the tripod or do I have to unscrew the tripod to attach it?
P.s Have shared the vid.
yes i love camera rotations, whether with fixed light or with moving light on a rim
Super clear explanation for beginners. If you find the right setting you’ll never stop to create new targets 😂💪🏼💨 thanks for sharing, Jason !
Awesome man! Stoked I found this channel!
Saludos a todos