star burst filters
Nov 4, 2011 09:33:52 #
What is the secret to using star burst filters? I have several but am unable to get the results I want. In some instances, I can see the cut lines cross each other in the photo. Are there certain conditions that must be met to get good results?
Thanks for any insight.
wildman
Thanks for any insight.
wildman
Nov 4, 2011 09:35:31 #
Nov 4, 2011 09:43:05 #
Jacquie,
I found out that it isn't that simple. I thought that if you had , say, a series of small bright lights, THAT would automatically be light refracted by the cut glass. But I haven't been able to just screw the filter on and go out at night and capture the effect!
Can you do this predictably?
Thanks for replying...
wildman
I found out that it isn't that simple. I thought that if you had , say, a series of small bright lights, THAT would automatically be light refracted by the cut glass. But I haven't been able to just screw the filter on and go out at night and capture the effect!
Can you do this predictably?
Thanks for replying...
wildman
Nov 4, 2011 10:08:40 #
I have one that I periodically use. It does work best on perceptibly small lights: Christmas trees and street lights from a distance. You can actually get the same effect with a very small shutter and a long exposure.
I use a Cokin - square filters slide into a holder mounted on the lens. the round star filter fits into the holder; the filter rotates to orient get the star "points."
I use a Cokin - square filters slide into a holder mounted on the lens. the round star filter fits into the holder; the filter rotates to orient get the star "points."
Nov 4, 2011 10:13:15 #
Snowbear,
I wonder if you use a small aperture (with longer shutter speed) AND a star filter, if you can improve results?
wm
I wonder if you use a small aperture (with longer shutter speed) AND a star filter, if you can improve results?
wm
Nov 4, 2011 13:36:23 #
wildman wrote:
Snowbear,
I wonder if you use a small aperture (with longer shutter speed) AND a star filter, if you can improve results?
wm
I wonder if you use a small aperture (with longer shutter speed) AND a star filter, if you can improve results?
wm
That's a good question. I don't know, but I always tell people to try it and see. I'll try that tonight.
Nov 4, 2011 20:27:25 #
wildman wrote:
Snowbear,
I wonder if you use a small aperture (with longer shutter speed) AND a star filter, if you can improve results?
wm
I wonder if you use a small aperture (with longer shutter speed) AND a star filter, if you can improve results?
wm
My test results: combining the star filter with a tiny aperture combines the effects, even intensifying the star filter's effect.
All three: Nikon D40, AF 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor, ISO 200.
#1: f/4 @ 1 second, Cokin 4-point star filter.
#2: f/20 @ 30 seconds.
#3: f/20 @ 25 seconds, Cokin 4-point star filter.
Photoshop used only to resize images; no other processing.
edit: corrected aperture setting.
f/20 @ 30", no filter
f/4@ 1", star filter only
f/20 @ 25" and star filter
Nov 5, 2011 05:40:41 #
You can also do it in post-processing: http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/ And put the 'bling' where you want it. I think it works great.
Nov 5, 2011 14:07:12 #
picturedude
Loc: Yosemite natl. park, Ca.
I have heard, but haven't had a chance to try it yet, if you put window screen in front of your lens, you will get a starburst effect. You will have to experiment with this. I don't know if it's the fiberglass screen, or the metal screen, but hey.... it's worth a try.
Nov 5, 2011 16:55:12 #
I use the star sparkle brush and make beautiful burst images. I think it is from Obsidian Dawn.
Nov 5, 2011 18:47:55 #
Nov 5, 2011 18:51:40 #
Nov 5, 2011 22:39:21 #
Pixel Painter wrote:
You can also do it in post-processing: http://www.prodigitalsoftware.com/ And put the 'bling' where you want it. I think it works great.
This plug-in is way cool but expensive at $90.
Nov 5, 2011 22:40:54 #
JudyL wrote:
I use the star sparkle brush and make beautiful burst images. I think it is from Obsidian Dawn.
Not a bad site ...$3 for a commercial license. Thanks
Nov 5, 2011 23:17:28 #
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