Painting with Light: A Unique Approach

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Painting with Light: A Unique Approach

with Dave Black

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Professional photographer Dave Black walks you through his techniques for a light painting - a photograph taken with a timed exposure using a mobile, constant light source to illum... READ MORE

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lessons: 8 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 10min

published: 2011

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Painting with Light: A Unique Approach

with Dave Black

Professional photographer Dave Black walks you through his techniques for a light painting - a photograph taken with a timed exposure using a mobile, constant light source to illuminate the scene. He shows you the basics with timed exposure and focus settings for your camera as well as what type of flashlight to use for each scene. In addition, you'll learn some common light painting errors and how to prevent and/or correct them. This class is perfect for anyone interested in learning to paint with light. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

Dave introduces the course and defines light painting.

6min, 25sec

lesson 2: Getting Started

A studio isn't needed to create a light painting. Learn where to take a light painting, what camera settings to use and how to make a blank exposure.

7min, 9sec

lesson 3: Trial and Error

Learn how to use shafts of light and "dusting" to illuminate the subject. Dave replicates common mistakes and how to fix them.

10min, 18sec

lesson 4: Lighting

Dave shows you how to get the desired lighting as he perfects the fishing scene. Then he imitates more common light painting errors to help you avoid them.

7min, 46sec

lesson 5: Illustration of the Old West

Learn how to light a picture with more territory.

11min, 3sec

lesson 6: No Two Light Paintings Look Alike

Dave tries different techniques to improve the shot.

7min, 6sec

lesson 7: Soft Focus Technique

Create pockets of focus by unfocusing the camera mid shot. Dave elaborates on how to perfect this soft focus technique.

10min, 59sec

lesson 8: BONUS: Gear Guide

Dave talks about the gear he uses in this course.

10min, 39sec

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Lightpainting Expert & Nikon Ambassador

For over 30 years Dave Black’s work has centered on the sports industry, working with publications such as Sports Illustrated, Time, and Newsweek, covering events like the Masters, Kentucky Derby, National Football League, NASCAR, and the Olympics. Dave is also known for his creative and artistic technique of Lightpainting. He was also named one of Nikon’s “Legends Behind the Lens” photographers.

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