Thanks again. Sam, I see you got the right results there. The engraving jumps out. I think that is the type of result that we are looking for. There is a lot of experimentation to be expected but eventually you land on a formula that works repeatedly. Nice photo. Lets see more. By the way...you may need a different white balance for your different lights. Thats where multiple frames come in.
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dimovengraving
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Great tutorial Andy
Many thanks
Many thanks
I have the same I-pad issue. Can't see this tutorial or SAMs hand push.
Todd
Todd
Another one using Andy's lighting and processing techniques.
Andrew Biggs
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Damn, that tutorial is just great. Clear, simple and precise.........and the samples being posted just show how effective it is.
Thanks Andy, much appreciated. Can't wait to give it a try.
Cheers
Andrew
Thanks Andy, much appreciated. Can't wait to give it a try.
Cheers
Andrew
Arnaud Van Tilburgh
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Nice result Sam.
It looks like we need a darkroom like in the old days photo on film.
I'm gonna give it a try using a candle light!
arnaud
It looks like we need a darkroom like in the old days photo on film.
I'm gonna give it a try using a candle light!
arnaud
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You can use a G12. Set it for 30-sec exposure. The pics I've posted were ISO100, 30-sec, f16.
mitch
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Outstanding, Andy! I first learned about light painting about 30 years ago from Charlie Semmer, who wrote the book on Remington double shotguns. (http://www.remingtonsociety.com/rsa/books/SemmerBook -a little plug for my old friend) as i remember, he would use exposures of as long as several minutes for a full-length shot of a gun. one thing that sticks in my memory is the need to keep the light source moving smoothly- any stops & starts, however brief, will make hot spots. he would gently swing the lamp (no LEDs or iPads in those days- and no PhotoShop, either!) in circles & figure eights so that it never came to rest in his hand. fascinating technique...
Wow! Great shot Sam. That looks like a Harold Ross photo! I figured you'd immediately outdo the rest of us. Those old tools make great props. Very painterly. And yes, Mitch, the light needs to be constantly moving. It's amazing that this was being done with film. It's fast and easy to see your results with digital, but the time between shots with film would take forever and so the would the learning curve.
Those old tools make great props. Very painterly. And yes, Mitch, the light needs to be constantly moving. It's amazing that this was being done with film. It's fast and easy to see your results with digital, but the time between shots with film would take forever and so the would the learning curve.metalbender62
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Excellent tutorial! Thanks so much for all your help.
Tom
Tom
By the way Sam, what lights did you use for this latest shot? I'd guess just the ipad. Maybe an iphone for tweaking smaller areas? On another note there is actually an app for the Iphone that I have been toying with called "Slow Shutter Cam". It will allow you to do light painting with the built in camera. The only problem is white balance. But it shows promise. What I did like about it though was the fact that you can watch the image build up right on the phone display. The image quality will never be as good as an SLR but it is a great learning tool. I did this shot as a test. It's just my ten year old carry knife. If I can figure out a good repeatable process using the phone I may do a video on it.
Andy: I used the iPad and a different LED flashlight. I was pretty happy with my results until you posted the Harold Ross image! Man, that's fabulous!
I will try the iPhone next. This is really the coolest lighting trick ever!
I will try the iPhone next. This is really the coolest lighting trick ever!
Sam your image is incredible! Better than anything i have done so far. I will guess that Harold had 15 to 20 layers in his shot. If not more. He also does a lot of post processing to get an antique look to many of his shots.
Ed Westerly
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This is a great technique! I can't wait to show it to my wife. She is light years ahead of me when it comes to photography, so hopefully she will get enthused and help me out!
Terrezar
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Brilliante! Hmm... I may have to get a new camera...
Here's another light painting photo. The knife was engraved by E.C. Prudhomme. I'm absolutely loving this photography technique. Thanks again Andy!!
Southern Custom
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Oh my goodness thank you!!!!! Been so busy I missed this. No matter how good the piece looks to the eye, without good photography you cannot do it justice. Fantastic Images y'all!
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LAYNE
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