Night Painting

[dkippen]

As promised -

Here are my night painting shots.

http://www.pbase.com/photonanax2/image/91618512
(click next to continue)

[Snappers]

I like the Now then one. That's some big writing.

[dkippen]

Andy -

This was our second try at night painting - more room to work with. We were on top of a hill for the first one and if the instructor stepped too far back - she would have falled down the hill.

[Snappers]

The hardest part I found was trying to write backwards. I know you can flip the image in photoshop but I wasnt sure if it would give the desired effect.

[gjtoth]

Andy -

This was our second try at night painting - more room to work with. We were on top of a hill for the first one and if the instructor stepped too far back - she would have falled down the hill.

Oooooooooooo.... THAT would've been a good shot! heheheheh :eek:

[LensBaby]

When I did it on the wall I didnt have to flip it because it was still the right way

[ladyups]

When I did it on the wall I didnt have to flip it because it was still the right way

Ok, this isn't fair...I want to know how you are doing this. You guys have to remember us newbies...:(

Mary

[Snappers]

Basically, you set your camera to a very long apature and then press the shutter either remote or via the camera, (Making sure you have it on a tripod and the room is dark) you then take a small light, preferably a mag light or something similar and draw with it. What you draw is up to you but once the camera ends its exposure, you will see a rather nice pic after (hopfully)

Hope that explains it but if someone can explain better please do.

[ladyups]

Basically, you set your camera to a very long apature and then press the shutter either remote or via the camera, (Making sure you have it on a tripod and the room is dark) you then take a small light, preferably a mag light or something similar and draw with it. What you draw is up to you but once the camera ends its exposure, you will see a rather nice pic after (hopfully)

Hope that explains it but if someone can explain better please do.

Thanks, Andy. That was kind of what I thought you all were doing but not sure. I think you meant to say a long exposure, correct? Kind of like when I took my fireworks pictures. I'm going to give this a try when it warms up or maybe next weekend after dark. I guess I could try my bathroom cause it has no windows and if I shut the door, its completely dark.
Sounds like fun!

Mary

[Snappers]

Yeh that's what I meant. Like you say, it does not have to be outside and it does not have to be completly dark but the darker the better.

[jonrayner]

This is spooky, I have only just read a magazine with this technique in it, I was going to try it, but everyone has beaten me to it. Oh well, will give it a go anyway...

[Snappers]

What was the magazine Jon?

[jonrayner]

I shall find it out when I get home and let you know. If you are interested I can scan the relevant pages in to e-mail you...

[gjtoth]

This and lens flares are what some so-called paranormal "experts" use in an attempt to convince people that they've capture ghosts & such. It's so obvious to those that have been educated to it. But, to the uninitiated... :mad:

[Snappers]

I shall find it out when I get home and let you know. If you are interested I can scan the relevant pages in to e-mail you...

That would be great. Cheers Jon:)

[dkippen]

Jon -

I would be interested in this article as well.

[jonrayner]

The article was in the February edition of Digital Photo magazine. Like I said before I can scan the relevant pages in, just let me know and your wish is my command!!

[ladyups]

The article was in the February edition of Digital Photo magazine. Like I said before I can scan the relevant pages in, just let me know and your wish is my command!!

Hi Jon!

I'd been interested in this article if you don't mind.

Mary

[jonrayner]

Blimey, there is a lot of people interested in the article, I hope it lives up to expectations!!!
I shall post it tonight.

[LensBaby]

Thank you! I would really like to see it as well.

[Snappers]

The article was in the February edition of Digital Photo magazine. Like I said before I can scan the relevant pages in, just let me know and your wish is my command!!

Did you manage to scan it in Jon. I have sent you my email addy via PM so once you have, please forward it to me. Many thanks
Andy

[jonrayner]

As promised, scans of the magazine article about Painting with Light.
If these attachments are not good enough quality, send me your e-mail address (can send a PM of you do not wish it to be shown on the main forum page), and I'll send you the full size scan (as oppossed to the reduced size for the forum upload).

Hope it fulfills your expectations! Have fun.

[Snappers]

Many thanks Jon, There Great

[ladyups]

As promised, scans of the magazine article about Painting with Light.
If these attachments are not good enough quality, send me your e-mail address (can send a PM of you do not wish it to be shown on the main forum page), and I'll send you the full size scan (as oppossed to the reduced size for the forum upload).

Hope it fulfills your expectations! Have fun.

Super! These are great and will work just fine for me. I'm going to print them off. Thanks a bunch, Jon, for scanning them and sharing.

Mary

[LensBaby]

Thank you so much for the information. I will have a ton of fun with this technique.

[dkippen]

Thank you for the scans Jon - more to add to my collection.

[LensBaby]

I really want to try this again tonight if I have time.