how to shoot the stars
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How to SHOOT the STARS. What are my Opportunities Equipment Needs Camera and Lens Settings Composition Light Painting Post Processing. What are my Opportunities ? Star Fields Constellations Milky Way Light Painting Pre total dark images. Constellation (Big Dipper). Milky Way. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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How to SHOOT the STARS
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What are my Opportunities
Equipment Needs
Camera and Lens Settings
Composition
Light Painting
Post Processing
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What are my Opportunities ?
Star Fields
Constellations
Milky Way
Light Painting
Pre total dark images
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Constellation (Big Dipper)
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Milky Way
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Light Painting
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Pre Total Dark
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Equipment Needs
Camera (Crop or Full Frame)
Wide Angle Lens (On a crop camera 10,15,17,20)
Lens aperture (1.4, to 3.5)
Remote release / Extra Battery
Flashlight
Tripod
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Camera and Lens Settings
Manual Mode / 15sec. / Wide openISO 1600 / No in camera noise reduction
Keep your exposure time under 30 sec.Over 30 you will see star movement
Raw for full control over white balanceFor jpg. Try Tungsten for white balance
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Camera and Lens Settings
Lens Manual Focus is criticalFind something to focus on – Getting good focus stymies many night photographers.
Know your exact infinity lens markingTry using LiveView at full magnificationPre focus before dark and tape the lens.
Try using a laser pointerIf possible use a bright object (moon)
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Composition
Just as important at night, but harder to due because of the darkness.
Level camera / shoot / review / reshoot
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Horizontal Composition
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Vertical Composition
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Light Painting
Practice first
Reg flashlight not LED
Even painting sweeps
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Post Processing
Crop / Level if needed
Raw files: White Balance
Tone Curve adjustments
Sharpen
Noise reduction
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Star Tips
A clear sky away from ambient light is best
Practice in your backyard
If possible pre scout your shoot location
Experiment
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Star Tips
When shooting with others make sure no lights are on while shutters are open.
Be careful moving around after dark.
Enjoy the world after dark with your camera