What is the ‘rushed inward’ photo effect called?
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I’m trying to identify the photography effect where the image appears to streak or rush inward toward the center, creating a sense of motion around a central subject. What is this effect called, and what terms should I search for to learn how to create it in-camera or in editing?
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This effect is commonly called a zoom burst or zoom blur. It can also be described as radial motion blur, especially when discussing post-processing tools.
In-camera, the effect is typically created by using a slower shutter speed while zooming the lens during the exposure, which produces streaks radiating toward or away from the center. In editing software, a similar look is often made with a radial blur filter.
Useful search terms: zoom burst photography, zoom blur effect, and radial motion blur.
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