Smoke Art

[FIash]

Hi,
A few from the other day.

Alan

The Ugly Sister

Smokey the Ant

Tortured Soul

 

[icassell]

These are really cool! Would you mind sharing a bit of information on your technique (e.g. How did you light them, shutter speed info, how much was done in PP, etc.)?

 

[FIash]

Hi Ian and thanks.
I use a Bowens 250 at the moment at full power
Camera settings are-
200 sec
f/14- f/16 to make sure I get detail in the drift.
ISO 100
I see an Image in the smoke and them try to make it more clear and obvious (by brushing out areas)to others viewing It. I also sometimes use gels.

Alan

 

[Dagwood56]

I agree, these are really cool! I love them! Very nice work.:thumbup:

 

[puzopia]

Almost looks like stuff I do in Photoshop

 

[mooimeisie]

Very nice photos. Smokey the Ant is my favorite.

 

[FIash]

Thanks for your comments. Glad you like them.

Alan

 

[ben.]

Alan, what kind of smoke did you use and how did you create that pitch black and white background??

 

[FIash]

Hi Ben,
The smoke is from a scent stick. I used a black background and used a grid with the light to stop any spill onto the background. all I did to create the white background was invert in photoshop. Anymore questions just ask.

 

[ben.]

Since I am new to photography, could you maybe explain that in easier language because its a project I really would like to do!!

 

[FIash]

Hi Ben sorry about that. I am not the best to ask on a tutorial as I don't explain myself very well. I have had a look on the web and this Is a very good tutorial from start to finish. You can use an off camera flash wireless, its just as good. If this is of no help let us know and i shall have another look.



Here Is another.
http://www.jhoque.com/how-to-edit-smoke-in-photoshop/

 

[ben.]

Thanks that really helped, now I am gonna try this project over this week and i will publish the pics later. thanks, i will probably have some questions later

 

[Michaelaw]

Nice stuff, the ugly sister looks like it was painted by Ralph Steadman

 

[xs400]

Very cool. Nicely done.

 

[FIash]

Thanks guys.