The set is very important when trying to do things like these. One either has to use a dark room, or wait for it to become night and do the light painting outside, which can look better when you try to use the set in your picture. A big area is necessary since the angle of the camera and the lens is wide.
Using the set in the final picture only functions outside. Not too much of the set should be visible though, since otherwise the contrast between the bright torch and the darkness is destroyed, as one can see in the second image. |
Place your camera on the tripod or on any stable place, about 3-4 meters away from where you want to stand. (The distance can also be longer, depending on the size of the area).
Make sure to set the camera mode to 'manual' (M), and adjust the camera's shutter speed to 20-30 seconds depending on how much time one needs. Because of the time one needs to get in place, set a timer or ask another person to press to start. Make sure to have no other lights unless you want it. If you did everything correct, your screen should look something like the one in the picture. |