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This photo was taken by using a process called "painting with light". For those who might be interested. You do this in the dark of night in the darkest spot you can find. Place your camera on a tripod, using a bright light to highlight the car, manually focus the camera, turn off the light. Using the bulb feature, open the shutter and using a flash gun set off numerous flashes to cover all corners of the car. I used the old fashioned flash bulbs. They form a more natural light than a strobe light.
Louis, how long was the total exposure while you set off the multiple flashes?
Hello Dave,
The shutter was open for about 6 or 7 minutes. Taking a night photo like this you have plenty of time to set off the flashes. You have to be careful that you don't get in front of the camera, otherwise you will get your silhouette.
Hello Dave,
The shutter was open for about 6 or 7 minutes. Taking a night photo like this you have plenty of time to set off the flashes. You have to be careful that you don't get in front of the camera, otherwise you will get your silhouette.
Hi Dave, yes the dome light was on. After such a long exposure, I had to tone down the brightness of the interior in PS.
BTW, I installed your headers on this car this past spring. I cant tell you how pleased I am with them. They are just beautiful. Installation was easy, the only thing I had to do was to disconnect the drivers side motor mount and jack the motor up a couple on inches to get that side in.
The passenger side, just dropped in. Sounds great and I see a nice increase in performance The finish is holding up nicely..
Looks really cool. Can you share any links to some of the products you used to achieve these pictures?
Hi page 29, thanks for your interest. Here is the equipment I used. I can supply links if you need them. Camera - Canon Mark IV, Canon 28-70 lens, sturdy tripod and an old fashioned flash bulb holder and bulbs such as the photo here. The batteries are in the flash holder. I had to fabricate a push button to set the flash off. You can do it very quickly if you have someone handing you the bulbs. There is a button on the back of the holder that ejects the spent bulbs.
Rather than a flash, I use a light. I got a cheap "photography" light, but heck you could use a shop/drop light if ya wanted. ...then you just make multiple passes. Start at the front and walk the beam of light across the top half of the car...all the way to the rear. Doesn't matter if you're in front of the camera since you're moving the light over the course of about 10 seconds. Then you make a belt line pass of light down the middle of the car for your second exposure. A third down low. A fourth for accents if you like. I've watched videos/tutorials where some of the pros will have 10 or more exposures. Then you more less stack/blend/mask 'em all in in Photoshop. Pretty cool stuff.
Don't get me wrong, I think your shot looks awesome!!!! ....but since you're using PS anyway....these will give you a LOT more ability to fine tune the lighting. The flash would likely still work, but the layers are what REALLY allows you to get creative and fine tune.
I got started by following Moe Zainal on Youtube and IG. ....HOURS spent just watching....lol
Hi Dave, yes the dome light was on. After such a long exposure, I had to tone down the brightness of the interior in PS.
Originally Posted by Ct1987
BTW, I installed your headers on this car this past spring. I cant tell you how pleased I am with them. They are just beautiful. Installation was easy, the only thing I had to do was to disconnect the drivers side motor mount and jack the motor up a couple on inches to get that side in. The passenger side, just dropped in. Sounds great and I see a nice increase in performance The finish is holding up nicely..Louis
I'm glad the headers are working out well, but I think you have the wrong "Dyno". DynoDon makes the shorty headers.
Rather than a flash, I use a light. I got a cheap "photography" light, but heck you could use a shop/drop light if ya wanted. ...then you just make multiple passes. Start at the front and walk the beam of light across the top half of the car...all the way to the rear. Doesn't matter if you're in front of the camera since you're moving the light over the course of about 10 seconds. Then you make a belt line pass of light down the middle of the car for your second exposure. A third down low. A fourth for accents if you like. I've watched videos/tutorials where some of the pros will have 10 or more exposures. Then you more less stack/blend/mask 'em all in in Photoshop. Pretty cool stuff.
Don't get me wrong, I think your shot looks awesome!!!! ....but since you're using PS anyway....these will give you a LOT more ability to fine tune the lighting. The flash would likely still work, but the layers are what REALLY allows you to get creative and fine tune.
I got started by following Moe Zainal on Youtube and IG. ....HOURS spent just watching....lol
Hi again,
Thanks for mentioning Moe. I just watched one of his tutorials and I am blown away by his talent. I will be spending some time watching him.
That looks awesome! Gotta ask about those seats though - Grand Prix? If so, I'd love some more info on the install and final result! Shoot me a pm so we don't cloud your thread
10-06-2020, 07:07 PM
