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A continuation of the learning process for a future project. In this one the key was still a gridded light with barn doors on camera left. A kicker with snoot on camera left and high. The fill was a reflective umbrella, camera right at about halfway between axis and 90 degree. The key was brought in a little closer this time and closed down more to create a little softer light on the face.
Between the camera and approximately 3 ft in front of the subject I hung a clear acrylic sheet that I then sprayed with water. Focus was on the subject which basically eliminated the water drops, but the hope was that enough reflected light would create a white line effect on the water drops to make them reappear as foreign objects floating in the air.
What I learned: My idea will work, as enough light is reflected to create the white line effect on the water drops. Next time I will add a little glycerin to the water, as the bigger drops seem to work better.
Anyhow C&C and suggestions for improvement are always appreciated, as I feel like I'm really reaching out of my comfort level of experience.
no-image-available-grid.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr
A continuation of the learning process for a future project. In this one the key was still a gridded light with barn doors on camera left. A kicker with snoot on camera left and high. The fill was a reflective umbrella, camera right at about halfway between axis and 90 degree. The key was brought in a little closer this time and closed down more to create a little softer light on the face.
Between the camera and approximately 3 ft in front of the subject I hung a clear acrylic sheet that I then sprayed with water. Focus was on the subject which basically eliminated the water drops, but the hope was that enough reflected light would create a white line effect on the water drops to make them reappear as foreign objects floating in the air.
What I learned: My idea will work, as enough light is reflected to create the white line effect on the water drops. Next time I will add a little glycerin to the water, as the bigger drops seem to work better.
Anyhow C&C and suggestions for improvement are always appreciated, as I feel like I'm really reaching out of my comfort level of experience.
no-image-available-grid.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr
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