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Motion control photography

Motion control photography is when cameras and objects move around to capture different angles and movements in a video or a picture. It is like playing with toys that move around and take pictures at the same time!

First, let's talk about the camera. Imagine a camera as a small box that can take pictures when you press a button. These cameras can also move around on their own with special motors and gears that help them slide, tilt, or rotate.

Now let's talk about the objects. These can be anything from people to cars to even toys! When these objects are moved around, the cameras can capture different perspectives and movements. This makes it look like you're watching something happening from different angles.

To put it all together, people who use motion control photography can set up cameras and objects to move around in a particular way. They can program these movements into a fancy computer program to make sure everything is timed out perfectly. Then, they press a button, and everything starts moving and capturing images at the same time.

The end result is a super cool video or photo that shows the object moving around in a unique and interesting way!
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