Light Painting Basics: What You NEED to Know Before You Start

What is light painting? What camera settings should you use? How can you find a good location? Susan Magnano answers these questions in this light painting tutorial!

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0:00 Welcome!
1:06 What is Light Painting?
2:13 Camera Settings
3:02 Choosing Exposure
6:23 Location Scouting
8:01 What's Next

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[BandH]

Have you experimented with light painting?

[EdCatlett]

Hey Susan it's great to see you on this. I was out at Kanab and attended your session at the old western tv/movie set. I really liked the shots I got out of that and am finally jumping into light painting a bit more. You're a fantastic teacher!

[russellyoung]

Very well explained - she's a good teacher.

[ee-ulqj]

Cool. I look forward to seeing what you light paint with and more examples!

[graveltravels]

Great video and awesome tips thank you very much.

[cynthiamomokoharper]

Looks like so much fun. I will be trying this technique .

[hendo-dogs]

You’re amazing, Susan. I can’t wait for photos at Burning Man!

[Withcare]

How do you make sure your not in the shot as you are using lights close to the model ?

[ronprzygodzki]

What is the name of the app you were referring to for assessing the moon, etc? Thanks!

[guykerr]

What camera are you using that gives "Night LV"? is this the OM-1? Thanks.

[lacayoj]

Awesome! Cant wait for the next episode.

[manjbains]

Can u were leather during leather for light painting ?

[saldebeer]

What tripod do you use in this video ?

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