Painting with light

Painting with Light 30 points

4 photos, Due November 2

Camera settings:
ISO: 100-400 (your choice -- recommend low ISO for less noise)
Camera mode: Manual
Shutter speed: 1-30 seconds (probably)
Aperture: Will vary, probably something relatively wide open like f4.5
File Size: RAW
Tripod
Flashlight, (color) LED light, or penlight

• Find a dark setting.

• Set camera on tripod.

• Using a long exposure (shutter speeds will vary depending on your setup), photograph a scene using a handheld light to "paint" with.

You'll shoot four shots:

Product shot • Pretend it's for a magazine ad

Location shot • Paint an object with light at an interesting location

Portrait • They'll have to sit very still!

Environmental Graffiti • Your message? Up to you

Color. Cropped to 8x10 or 5x7. Handed in via Flickr. Title: Product shot, etc.

Other tips:
• You may want to use a nice dark studio for the product and portrait shot
• Google "Painting with light" for inspiration and examples
• If you are "in" the frame while painting, wear something all black as to not show up in the photograph.

This assignment is adapted from DIY Photography. A link can be found on our class website (http://art186.blogspot.com) under "Tutorials."