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In this one, we’re talking about the five things that makes (in my opinion) a good outdoor light-painting picture. We also talk about burning clouds we got that night over the White Sands, and a timelapse we did a the very end of the night. Do you agree that number 5 is the most important one?
1- Balanced exposure
Always exposing for the background, and trying to keep a little bit of semi-transparency inside the light-painting shape. This makes the art blends well with the scenery which adds a touch of authenticity.
2- Perfect shape
Tracing light-painting shapes that match the subject is one of the hardest aspect of this technique, but sticking to simple ones is always a great way to start. Circles and doors are easy to do. Then some other shapes can be more complicated, but very rewarding when everything aligns correctly.
3- Color Matching - including white balance
Color matching: Using the right tube color based on the actual scene can make a big difference in the overall feeling of an image. There are no hard rules here of course, but these are some combinations I enjoy a lot:
- A white tube at the beginning of the blue hour
- An orange or a sugar tube in the middle of the blue hour
- A warm (CTO) tube with the stars or the Milkyway when using a very cold white balance value
4- Overall composition
On the field, I want to make sure I compose properly with either the glow of the blue hour, the clouds, the trees, or anything that would complement the main subject in the frame. And there are the obvious points: having the twirl leading to the empty space, having Kim look on the right direction, getting balanced sky/ground ratio, etc.
5- Magic
This is probably the most important point. This is about the layer way above the technique. This is when everything aligns perfectly and suddenly, you get a massive reward from the elements. But the only way to make the magic happens is to increase the odds of getting to it. The more we go out, the more we’re likely to receive this unpredictable gift.
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5 июл 2024
