Portrait Photography Light Painting : Guide with Flash and LED
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- čas přidán 14. 04. 2021
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In Portrait Photography Light Painting : Guide with Flash and LED we take a look at how to paint with LED light in the studio and combine it for both still life and portrait images. In the video I demonstrate various LED products and how the different types affect the results. I also go over things such as camera settings and environmental considerations that will give you the most control over your final images. Light painting can be applied without flash photography, but in all instances this video features a flash-lit subject as well because I think that's more applicable to portraits.
One key to control is a very dark environment. This gives you the flexibility to use really long shutter speeds which is necessary for covering a lot of space with physical movement.
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Dude! How am I just now seeing this video!? You crushed it man! Your explanation & demonstration is super clean. I love this! Someone told me about it & I was like, “I gotta check this out!” Honored that I got to be mentioned in the video. Big fan of your work!
I've been thinking about experimenting with this for a while. Maybe I'll give it a to soon. Thanks for the tips and inspiration. Cheers.
I haven’t used this technique for years! Thanks for the reminder!
Love your tips on lighting
Thank you!
Nice info Rob, thanks
You sir are the first CZcamsr to actually use tl60 for the light painting rather than just saying it. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
The only question is TL60 or LC500R?
Great video
Absolutely loved this content, could you do a more in depth of this topic like comparing tube lights vs the mini leds? I have a normal light stick and rgb small leds, wondering which is better and how to simulate the tube shape with mini led. And other question the back button focus so if you use that on auto you don’t need to turn to manual after ? Thanks!
So first you expose for the led light so put the setting in camera take photo to see if the led shows well . And later put the flash right .?
Great info. Any recommendation on setting when, let say, self-portrait with light painting without a second helper? thanks.
Hey Robert. Is there any real reason to buy magmod grids/gels over the godox round accessories? I own ad200 and shoot weddings/portraits
I’ve been doing this on my Sony but I picked up a Olympus camera because they have live composite where you can take on image with flash and then while watching on a monitor do your light painting and view it there.
How have I never heard of this feature that looks to be at least 5 years old? 🤯
@@galexyphoto5725 I know same here. I was watching Joe Edelman’s CZcams video of him doing it.
@@galexyphoto5725 a lot of other features these cameras have too
That’s wild, and would be extremely helpful to know how much you’ve filled a frame, or if you were trying to make a certain pattern. Seems like something you would see on a phone app, which I think camera brands need to do a lot more of.
@@robhallphoto just got the camera not long ago but once I do one I’ll get back with you. Just need to get someone in to do it with
I joined PPA this year and it's been a great learning resource. I've thought about going thru the CPP process, more so as a confidence builder than anything else. Any thoughts you're willing to share on this certification? Thanks!
In general, I’m not interested in certifications unless they are a) required by a client b) preferred by clients.
To me photography is a “Wild West” type industry; that anyone can market services without any form of check or balance. Because of this, results, pricing, experience and service are really the aspects that define a client’s choice, and I’ve never had any client mention any form of certification. Even things like those stupid “ask your wedding photographer this” lists from the knot that clients use, don’t include any questions about certifications.
That being said, because I’ve never gone through it, I have no idea if it’s beneficial to skill growth as a photographer.
@@robhallphoto I agree, and even the survey data that PPA puts out show that a small percentage of clients care about certifications. If I were to do it, it would only serve to take the edge off the imposter syndrome that tends to creep in. Really appreciate your response. Thanks for your time and the content you put out.
Too bad the big companies don't have live composite which works great for light painting. Maybe one day technology will get shared across to the other brands. Plus, you don't run into the over exposure issues you do with a long exposure.
@5:23 which light is that?
Light paint portraiture
4:13 and on - I don't get it. Turn the lights on, get autofocus real quick and turn the lights off??? Do you not have a humble _autofocus assist light?_ I am confused.
No, I don’t use AF assist beams or grids, never found them to be all that reliable for accurate focus on mirrorless in these situations. That’s why I just do manual. But you can use whatever focusing method works best for you!
@@robhallphoto - Then why not use a flashlight? They usually have a button which keeps them on only as long as you have your finger on it, it is sure quicker, and should you not want to blind your models, you could always dim the thing somehow, to just give the autofocus system enough light to work with. Do flashlights come with holders for ND-filters? Hm… 😉
Sir we seen complete video... One doubt sir . When we click for photo... While moving light around... Here we are confusing Sir... Please make a video.. when should we click for photo
You click when you want to start the exposure...
Thank you sir
Suggest a light painting app for Android
I suggested we avoid naming a specific app because they come and go. But I typed in "full screen color app" and found several.
as much as i like your videos - 3 times ppa advertisement? really?
Damn. It's literally a free video that we spent 3 days working on. And... There's only one ad read. But you're free to watch through again to prove me wrong! 😅
It’s actually less ads than would display normally because CZcams ads are turned off so....you’re welcome!
Interested in PPA but not in USA :(
So first you expose for the led light so put the setting in camera take photo to see if the led shows well . And later put the flash right .?