Light PaintingWhat I did:
Was use an DSLR camera which was attached to a tripod so that it would be totally STILL during the long exposures. I set the camera in Manual Mode and selected various shutter speeds ranging from 10 to 30 seconds. I experimented with different aperture and ISO settings based on each exposure. Working in partnership with others I experimented with several techniques:
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What worked well
1. The black backdrop worked really well because it absorbs more of the light so that subject stands out clearly against it. If used a lighter coloured surface would have reflected too much light.
2. I was able to change the camera settings (shutter speed, aperture and ISO) to improve my images.
2. I was able to change the camera settings (shutter speed, aperture and ISO) to improve my images.
Before & After
For the photo of me light painting above the camera was mistakenly set to black and white but then I realised that I liked my photos in black and white more than colour.
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