Creating “Smoke” - Best Product
Dec 23, 2017 05:05:57 #
I have a project that I have taken on mostly for fun, but it has a possibility to be published. One of the shots is a Civil War cannon. I want to create a cloud of “smoke” that looks as if the cannon had just been shot. The project is documenting the art and architecture of one of the most ornate cemeteries in the country, so, while we can roam and shoot pretty much at will, the “smoke” needs to be generally non-intrusive.
This is, obviously, outside and in a generally calm wind location. I don’t think bringing in a smoke machine would be appreciated by the management of the cemetery, so I was thinking some sort of canned smoke would be best. I appreciate the input from the group.
This is, obviously, outside and in a generally calm wind location. I don’t think bringing in a smoke machine would be appreciated by the management of the cemetery, so I was thinking some sort of canned smoke would be best. I appreciate the input from the group.
Dec 23, 2017 05:53:01 #
Smoke photography on YouTube might give you some ideas, though I don't think its on scale your looking for. Small party smoke bombs might work also.
Dec 23, 2017 06:24:06 #
PhotoJoe wrote:
Smoke photography on YouTube might give you some ideas, though I don't think its on scale your looking for. Small party smoke bombs might work also.
Any "smoke bombs" have the potential of causing a fire. Your best and safest bet is to add the smoke using Photoshop or other software.
I did this a few years back to a landscape that included a Teepee, it was easy but it was fun and probably kept me from being banned from the area. you could also use the smoke from a cannon being fired at a reenactment.
Dec 23, 2017 06:29:09 #
Are you looking for the smoke Ring Effect usually associated with a cannon going off? know any smokers? Have um blow some smoke rings against a background for you to photograph that's easy to select the smoke, with that and the cannon and a bit of compositing....a pretty safe way to go, well except for the smoker.
Dec 23, 2017 21:40:27 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Any "smoke bombs" have the potential of causing a fire. Your best and safest bet is to add the smoke using Photoshop or other software.
I did this a few years back to a landscape that included a Teepee, it was easy but it was fun and probably kept me from being banned from the area. you could also use the smoke from a cannon being fired at a reenactment.
I did this a few years back to a landscape that included a Teepee, it was easy but it was fun and probably kept me from being banned from the area. you could also use the smoke from a cannon being fired at a reenactment.
Good call on the re-enactment. I will try to find one & I have a friend who, participates in them.
Dec 23, 2017 21:41:15 #
OnDSnap wrote:
Are you looking for the smoke Ring Effect usually associated with a cannon going off? know any smokers? Have um blow some smoke rings against a background for you to photograph that's easy to select the smoke, with that and the cannon and a bit of compositing....a pretty safe way to go, well except for the smoker.
If the re-enactment does not work, maybe a cigar smoker will. :)
Dec 24, 2017 16:06:50 #
Reenactors use flour I believe when they shoot their shots off in daytime and steel wool to make sparks at night.
Dec 24, 2017 17:04:22 #
StaneeRae
Loc: Lincroft, NJ USA
This vendor has a free sample of a larger set he sells - http://deeezy.com/free-smoke-toolkit-extra/
Dec 24, 2017 17:21:22 #
StaneeRae wrote:
This vendor has a free sample of a larger set he sells - http://deeezy.com/free-smoke-toolkit-extra/
Cool, thanks.
Dec 24, 2017 19:56:12 #
Thanks for your permission, thru PM, to post these Kevin, it may give you an idea of what you are up against. Have better ones but got these for you on short notice. I know I have one with a smoke ring, if you want to see it I could do some more digging thru past reenactments.
Don
Don
Dec 24, 2017 19:57:59 #
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Dec 24, 2017 21:11:26 #
Shutterbug57 wrote:
Cool stuff Don. Thanks
If you want me to look for others just let me know Kevin.
Don
Dec 24, 2017 22:50:41 #
Our reenactors use real black powder when they fire their cannons. Best smoke and sometime get rings, fun @ night.
Dec 25, 2017 09:27:07 #
14kphotog wrote:
Our reenactors use real black powder when they fire their cannons. Best smoke and sometime get rings, fun @ night.
That's what these reenactors use 14k. Got a smoke ring in my assortment of shots somewhere, would have to hunt for it. I bet it is quite a show at night!!
Don
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