Painting with Light: A Unique Approach
Professional photographer Dave Black walks you through his techniques for a light painting - a photograph taken with a timed exposure using a mobile, constant light source to illuminate the scene. He shows you the basics with timed exposure and focus settings for your camera as well as what type of flashlight to use for each scene. In addition, you'll learn some common light painting errors and how to prevent and/or correct them. This class is perfect for anyone interested in learning to paint with light.
Release Date: 2011-11-07
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Dave introduces the course and defines light painting.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 25 seconds
Getting Started
<p>A studio isn't needed to create a light painting. Learn where to take a light painting, what camera settings to use and how to make a blank exposure.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 9 seconds
Trial and Error
<p>Learn how to use shafts of light and "dusting" to illuminate the subject. Dave replicates common mistakes and how to fix them.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 18 seconds
Lighting
<p>Dave shows you how to get the desired lighting as he perfects the fishing scene. Then he imitates more common light painting errors to help you avoid them.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 46 seconds
Illustration of the Old West
<p>Learn how to light a picture with more territory.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 3 seconds
No Two Light Paintings Look Alike
<p>Dave tries different techniques to improve the shot.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 6 seconds
Soft Focus Technique
<p>Create pockets of focus by unfocusing the camera mid shot. Dave elaborates on how to perfect this soft focus technique.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 59 seconds
BONUS: Gear Guide
<p>Dave talks about the gear he uses in this course.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 39 seconds