Lesson 5Light Painting
Light painting photography is the practice of using a moving light— such as a flashlight, glow stick, or light brush— to alter an image while taking a long exposure photograph. Instead of just capturing an image as-is, the photographer adds another element by highlighting an object or creating streaks, colors, or flashes within the image. How it works Every day for five days I will post a new photography challenge. I will give you a title or an idea and you have to shoot a selection of images around that theme. Upload at least one of your photographs to the group folder on Google photos. You can shoot one each day or leave it to the end and shoot all five at once. |
How To Lightpaint |
Camera Settings for Light Painting
As with any specialized kind of photography, you’re going to want to play around with your camera settings in order to figure out the exact ones to use for the effect you desire. But there are some specifics that can help you get started with light painting. The most essential thing that’s different from the majority of photos you’ll probably take is the fact that you’re going to want a long exposure. We’re talking really long: at least 30 seconds, if not longer, depending on what you’re creating. A long exposure allows your camera to capture motion in a blur, while stationary objects stay crisp. In the case of light paintings, the motion will be a light source. Here are the most basic settings you’re going to need to set on your camera in order to successfully get that long exposure and create a light painting: Mode: Manuel or bulb Shutter speed: 30 seconds F-stop or aperture: 8 or 10 ISO: 100 |
Lightpainting Tools |
Light Painting Brushes a set os specialist accessories available from
lightpaintingbrushes.com The Pixel Stick www.thepixelstick.comwww.thepixelstick.com |