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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 Presentation
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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
Light Painting
Pre Total Dark
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
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
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)
Composition
Just as important at night, but harder to due because of the darkness.
Level camera / shoot / review / reshoot
Horizontal Composition
Vertical Composition
Light Painting
Practice first
Reg flashlight not LED
Even painting sweeps
Post Processing
Crop / Level if needed
Raw files: White Balance
Tone Curve adjustments
Sharpen
Noise reduction
Star Tips
A clear sky away from ambient light is best
Practice in your backyard
If possible pre scout your shoot location
Experiment
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
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