# Camera Tossing Artistic Newtonian and Shutter Speed Effects By Innospotter | Published 2010-02-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-tossing References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2009/12/camera-toss/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/magazine/2009/11/st_howto_cameratoss/) Get yourself a nice camera and start tossing it around with shutter speeds around 0.5-1 second and voilaa, artwork! Of course you don’t have to throw your precious [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagestabilization-camera) or [Nikon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography) across the room, you can simply move it around in your hands, but it adds a nice sizzle to the mix! This DIY pro photography technique is bound to make nighttime pictures more fun and enjoyable. Any camera with shutter speed control should be able to perform abstract artwork under the laws of gravity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Camera Tossing as an Art Form:** There is potential for this creative technique to be explored in the art world, potentially disrupting the traditional notion of photography. - **DIY Photography Techniques:** As more people explore alternative methods of photography, there may be opportunities to develop and market new tools and accessories for this audience. - **Nighttime Photography:** With camera tossing being particularly effective in low light environments, this trend could lead to a renewed interest in nighttime photography and related industries. ### Where This Applies - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** Developing cameras and accessories designed specifically for camera tossing photography could be a lucrative opportunity for camera equipment manufacturers. - **Art Galleries:** Camera tossing could disrupt the traditional norms of photography, potentially creating a new category of art worth exhibiting in galleries. - **Photography Education:** As more people experiment with DIY photography techniques such as camera tossing, there may be a growing market for workshops and educational resources in this area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Mirrorless Image-Stabilization Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagestabilization-camera.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Vertical Camera Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-trexo-slider.md) - [Low-Light Instant Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-go-camera.md) - [Color-Changing Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-99.md) - [Power-Unlocking Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-camera-app.md) - [Powered Photography Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-dolly.md)