04 Freeze-frame action

Capture high-speed events, such as balloon bursts or splashing liquids, using a sound trigger.

Capturing events that are usually too fast to be seen with the naked eye can create some fascinating shots. Although freezing such rapid motion requires a more technical approach, the results are well worth the effort.

For this you’ll need to set up a subject and sound trigger in a darkened room. Set the shutter speed to a long exposure (it doesn’t matter how long the exposure is). A flash will fire just once during this exposure, triggered by the sound of the balloon burst, which will freeze the moment of action.