Painting with Light

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I took this photo a long time ago on a course, and was wanting to do more of it - but alas, can't remember any of the settings and how to do it.


Eerie by nzweeble, on Flickr

I have never posted a picture before so hope this works...

Could you please help in giving some ideas on what exposure, i.e. hints and tips so I can achieve this again.
 
That looks really cool, cant help with a how too but would love too know.

No idea on settings but im going to guess with my little knowledge it would be long exposure (20seconds) and shining torch onto walls. No idea at what time after sunset it would be taken or other settings

Reckon im totally wrong though. Want too give this a try though.
 
settings wise, you are going to need ISO 100/200, probably around F8-F16 and a really long shutter speed.

Or, you could check the exif info on the original photo.

Here, taken from Flickrs exif info:

Exposure 30
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 21 mm
ISO Speed 100
 
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Just checked the exif data from your pic


Camera

Canon EOS 450D
Exposure 30s
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 21 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire
Date and Time (Modified) 2010:12:05 15:25:34
Exposure Program Manual
Date and Time (Original) 2010:06:29 21:57:07+01:00
Date and Time (Digitized) 2010:06:29 21:57:07
Metering Mode Center-weighted average

That gives some idea on settings :thumbs:
 
Did you provide the light? Seems it would need a pretty powerful torch to paint that in 30 seconds.
 
Nigey said:
It was probably longer than 30s but sometimes on Bulb mode Canons report it as 30 seconds when it could be 10 mins
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Yet another reason to stick with Nikon :lol:

Seriously though, I did wonder about the nature of the light. If more than 30 seconds, there would be plenty of time to paint it with a reasonable torch.
 
Ooh, what a bad memory. I think it may have been for about a minute, and yes it was 2 people running around with bright flashlights.

It is the part mainly about 'bulb' that I have really forgotten. Can I set the exposure, or do I need to keep the button pressed until I am happy (and when would I know I would be happy?) :shrug:

I am gutted though, as I have searched high and low for the whole weekend for the release plate for my tripod and can't find it - so all is on hold until I do!
 
Keep the release plate on the camera on in the head; no reason to have it elsewhere ;)

It's hard to guess the exposure without some experience - trial and error till then :(

But it's fun learning.
 
I know, and have been kindly reminded all weekend how I should store the release plate :p

Thanks for the help. I am really looking forward to playing again and learn new techniques.
 
Quoth said:
Keep the release plate on the camera on in the head; no reason to have it elsewhere ;)
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But I bet i'm not alone in thinking "**** where's mine" ( I think its still attached to one of the cameras - but which one arrggghh )

on topic last time i did painting with light in use a flashgun off camera with a homemade snoot thingy on it to concentrate the light - time before that i used a lazer pointer. (that was a studio set up)
 
Very interesting post for a newbie. I'd only previously thought about taking shots with already lit subjects.

Found a new use for my ultra powerful bike light!!!
 
Sorry, just re-read and sounds like I'm calling you a newbie. I meant interesting for a newbie like me to read...

...sorry!
 
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