Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) Quiz

ICM transforms photographs into painterly abstractions. Test your knowledge of motion techniques, shutter speeds, and creative approaches to blur.

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ICM stands for:

Internal Camera Meter

Intentional Camera Movement

ISO Control Mode

Image Crop Mode

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The goal of ICM is to:

Get a sharp photo

Create an abstract, painterly image using blur

Test the stabilizer

Focus on the background

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Typical shutter speeds for ICM are:

1/1000s

1/2s to several seconds

1/60s

1/200s

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A "Panning" ICM shot involves:

Moving the camera horizontally with the horizon

Spinning the camera

Zooming

Tossing the camera

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A "Zoom Burst" involves:

Running fast

Changing focal length while the shutter is open

Using a flash

Burst mode

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Which filter helps achieve slow shutter speeds for ICM in daylight?

UV Filter

ND (Neutral Density) Filter

Star Filter

Macro Filter

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Vertical panning on trees creates:

A messy blur

An abstract "forest" effect emphasizing vertical lines

A wide angle shot

A sharp tree

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Using a tripod for ICM allows for:

No movement

Controlled movement on a single axis

Random movement

Fast shutter speeds

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Rear Curtain Sync flash with ICM:

Freezes the subject at the end of the blur trail

Freezes the subject at the start

Eliminates blur

Overexposes the image

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The "fail rate" in ICM photography is typically:

Very low

Very high (requires experimentation)

Zero

50%

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