First attempt at "Light Painting"
Dec 26, 2011 18:57:17 #
This is the result of my first attempt at light painting. Not very good, but would appreciate comments and feed back so I can improve. Remember, this is a FIRST attempt, so don't be too mean! :lol:
Dec 26, 2011 19:54:55 #
Maybe if I break into that bottle of wine images may at least LOOK better!
Dec 26, 2011 20:07:11 #
Dec 26, 2011 20:13:25 #
The fact you have three images is very good...Let me direct your attension to this site: http://www.learnmyshot.com/Introduction+to+Light+Painting+Photography+Techniquefor great examples of how to do a better job on your theme. One note have room behind the subject to back light for improved definition and if you can see the contents it will give a glow as they illustrate. Keep working on it you have the right idea, now analyse the results and improve upon them...till you can make it no better. Then let us have another looks and see how much your progress. L3
sscooper38 wrote:
This is the result of my first attempt at light painting. Not very good, but would appreciate comments and feed back so I can improve. Remember, this is a FIRST attempt, so don't be too mean! :lol:
Dec 26, 2011 21:11:50 #
ltruex wrote:
The fact you have three images is very good...Let ... (show quote)
Excited to see the link, but it ends up as a no show! If you canfind it I would be so pleased.
Thanks
Ian
Dec 26, 2011 21:55:30 #
I never painted anything so small before. If only I knew. I thought and had experience painting with light with like, buildings, people, rooms, etc. I know you open the lens, and you take your light source (keep it moving) until you have painted your subject. The secret is don't stay in one place too long and cover all of your subject that you intend to cover. Try to paint it even.
Here's the GM Hqs in Detroit. The sunrise painted it gold and it only lasted for a few moments before changing back to its drab colors. It was taken with a borrowed Kodak z280 years ago.
the painting is even.
Here's the GM Hqs in Detroit. The sunrise painted it gold and it only lasted for a few moments before changing back to its drab colors. It was taken with a borrowed Kodak z280 years ago.
the painting is even.
Dec 26, 2011 22:04:34 #
Yes I tried the link and had no results. I have been experminting with light painting. Have had mixed results nothing I would show.cause I deleted all of them. How ever I did find that a small light was a good thing. I used a small mag lite. Like it takes two double AA battries. Had a lot of trouble setting the shutter open time. I started way to long got a lot of glare and over exposure. I had a lot of fun with it. I will be trying it again in the near future.
Good luck
Good luck
Dec 27, 2011 06:56:14 #
Lightpainting link...http://www.learnmyshot.com/Introduction+to+Light+Painting+Photography+Technique
This should work and don't know what happened to the other link. L3
This should work and don't know what happened to the other link. L3
Dec 27, 2011 07:32:41 #
Let me expand the link post...it would be of help if you were to google lightpainting products photography. In these difficult ecconomic times professionals that would otherwise not give up their trade secrets are forced by the times to youtube, or other webstuff, for added income. Youtube will show a hands on tutorial, and you are helping that photographers income, while learning new tricks of the trade. :thumbup: L3
ltruex wrote:
Lightpainting link...http://www.learnmyshot.com/Introduction+to+Light+Painting+Photography+Technique
This should work and don't know what happened to the other link. L3
This should work and don't know what happened to the other link. L3
Dec 27, 2011 11:55:31 #
Thanks ltruex I am going there now. I love to learn new things and more about what I already think I know. When I get done I will post some of my experments for all to see. :thumbup:
Dec 27, 2011 12:03:22 #
sscooper38 wrote:
This is the result of my first attempt at light painting. Not very good, but would appreciate comments and feed back so I can improve. Remember, this is a FIRST attempt, so don't be too mean! :lol:
Always difficult to do something for the first time. The second image I like what you were doing. Keep going.
Kelby training has several seminars on light painting you might want to check out as well.
Dec 27, 2011 12:38:09 #
A great group of people always wiling to offer advice or tips is at flickr Light Junkies!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/lightjunkies/
Great group of people that are addicted to light painting! :lol:
GT
http://www.flickr.com/groups/lightjunkies/
Great group of people that are addicted to light painting! :lol:
GT
Dec 27, 2011 12:40:31 #
Wow I love this sight I get so many new Ideas and places to go thanks Gtin it all helps.
Dec 27, 2011 12:45:16 #
phoneguy55
Loc: upstate NY
Laura wrote :
"Always difficult to do something for the first time. The second image I like what you were doing. Keep going.
Kelby training has several seminars on light painting you might want to check out as well."
I agree with Laura that the Kelby Training tutorial on Light Painting was very good. I tried to duplicate the technique after watching it and didn't get good results because of my "light source". I think a more focused, concentrated beam of light is needed rather than the small flashlight I used. I found a shutter setting of 15 seconds gave me time to "paint" a little yet kept the multiple attempts rolling right along. Keeping subject away from a wall or background avoided shadows that were not intended to show. ( just my input on my "first attempt"...)
"Always difficult to do something for the first time. The second image I like what you were doing. Keep going.
Kelby training has several seminars on light painting you might want to check out as well."
I agree with Laura that the Kelby Training tutorial on Light Painting was very good. I tried to duplicate the technique after watching it and didn't get good results because of my "light source". I think a more focused, concentrated beam of light is needed rather than the small flashlight I used. I found a shutter setting of 15 seconds gave me time to "paint" a little yet kept the multiple attempts rolling right along. Keeping subject away from a wall or background avoided shadows that were not intended to show. ( just my input on my "first attempt"...)
Dec 27, 2011 13:23:06 #
my first attempts were in enclosed foam core that worked real well NOT!!!!! Then I got against the wall same thing to much reflection. reflection not good, finally tried in on the table in the middle of the room and no back ground came out a lot better. I had to learn about the wide open lense and the 15 second setting I started out at 30 second was a blaze of light. doing better now.
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