Demystifying Milky Way Landscape Photography
Learn how to capture breathtaking photos of the Milky Way with Erik Kuna! In this class Erik gets you up to speed on the gear you’ll need, the settings you’ll use, tools to help you plan your shoot, essential information about the Milky Way, and techniques to get tack sharp stars, all before heading out to some dark sky locations in the American Southwest. Erik wraps up the class with a review of some of the photos captured and some tips to help you move forward.
Release Date: 2019-09-19
Lessons
Introduction
Erik introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 1 mins 3 seconds
The Gear
Erik discusses the gear you’ll need to capture the Milky Way.
Duration: 11 mins 27 seconds
Essential Apps
Erik shares 5 mobile apps that he uses for planning his Milky Way shoots.
Duration: 8 mins 5 seconds
Understanding the Milky Way
Learn some things about the Milky Way to help you plan your next shoot.
Duration: 6 mins 6 seconds
Location Scouting
It is important to scout your location before you go.
Duration: 2 mins 34 seconds
Techniques You Need to Know
There are a few techniques you’ll want to learn before you start shooting.
Duration: 7 mins 25 seconds
Dealing with Unfavorable Conditions
There are a few things you’ll probably encounter when you are out shooting.
Duration: 5 mins 41 seconds
Using a Star Tracker
Learn the basic principles of using a star tracker.
Duration: 3 mins 37 seconds
Preparing to Go Shoot
Before heading out, Erik recaps the important points.
Duration: 4 mins 10 seconds
Mojave Desert Shoot
From scouting the location to taking the first shots in the desert, Erik demonstrates what you need to do.
Duration: 9 mins 14 seconds
Getting Sharp Stars
Erik shares some tips for getting tack sharp stars.
Duration: 3 mins 53 seconds
Light Painting
With the cameras set up, Erik goes through a demonstrating of how to light paint elements in your foreground.
Duration: 4 mins 56 seconds
Reviewing Photos
Erik takes you through the photos they’ve captured.
Duration: 8 mins 6 seconds
Conclusion
Erik wraps up the class and shares some closing thoughts.
Duration: 0 mins 44 seconds