What’s Your Preference?

Canadian Mum · #11 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by surrrrreal.

never completely pitch black for me.

I noticed that A-Team mentioned using tissue paper over the flashlight. Maybe that is the key to keep it darker in the background... to diffuse the light.

mackenziedawn · #12 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 08:03 PM

I held a pink camisole over my light but as you can see the room I was in wasn't 100% dark. I suppose if you could make your room completely dark you could achieve the results you're after. I kinda like being able to see a little of the room. Makes it feel more real...to me anyways.....

here is an edited version done in cs2 with an "all black " Backround.

jdepould · #13 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 10:13 PM

Those LED keychain lights work really well for this, and they come in a bunch of colors.

A Team · #14 (**permalink**) 01-16-2008, 01:47 AM

I did have about 6 feet of space behind me, so that may have helped in achieving a totally black background. Plus, cupping my hand over the flash light before and after I was ready to use it prevented any stray light from reflecting off my surroundings.

On my next shot I think I will try a longer exposure and a couple colors!

surrrrreal. · #15 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 07:15 PM

i had a piece of white paper over my light and it was still pretty bright

Liz Caldwell · #16 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by surrrrreal.

i had a piece of white paper over my light and it was still pretty bright

Three letters, LED. small, bright, but not too bright. also, what's your ISO?

phlyersphan · #17 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 11:23 PM

Thanks for sharing! These are awesome! *Might try it tonight!*

peeperita · #18 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 02:26 AM

this thread is great!.....there just aren't enough tutorials offered here.....thanks so much for the offering.....

peeper

MonkeyPie · #19 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 02:57 AM

I just saw an image of a naked girl wrapped in light painting today and I thought, "I have GOT to try this! How does it work?!" And then I came here and I found this. YAY! I can't wait to try it out, my husband wants to see if we can manage it later tonight. Thanks!

phlyersphan · #20 (**permalink**) 01-21-2008, 04:49 AM

Here's my result - I had to improvise with the focusing, as I didn't have anybody home at the time to focus for me! I focused on the chair next to where I was planning to stand, then just moved the camera over. I used a regular flashlight with purple tissue paper held over the end. f/8 and an 8 second exposure at ISO100.