How to shoot this effect with Canon 550D

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This is called "light graffiti (light painting photography)", and this effect can be shot with Canon 550D.

Light graffiti is also called "light painting photography". It is a simple, creative and surprising photography technique. It requires at least two friends to cooperate with each other to complete, so it is more Become more interesting.

Light painting photography can be done indoors, at night, or even in dim light environments where it is impossible to take pictures at all. It does not require a special camera or lens, only a camera with manual functions, and almost everyone can do it. It can be photographed.

Preparation for light graffiti:

1. Two people are needed, one to take photos and the other to draw patterns with light;

2. Prepare flashlights, cameras and tripods , if you don’t have a flashlight, you can use the screen of your mobile phone instead. If you don’t have a tripod, you can also put the camera on a stool, table or railing.

Light graffiti photography skills:

1. Take out the above props from a place where you can’t see your fingers;

2. Set the camera to M position and focus mode Select manual;

3. Adjust the sensitivity to ISO100, the shutter speed to a few seconds, and the aperture to about 8;

4. The photographer presses the shutter, and another friend Across from the camera, use a flashlight to draw any pattern you want in the air!

5. Look at the photos! If the photo is too bright, stop down the aperture a little, if it's too dark, open up the aperture a little, and try again!

Tips for light graffiti:

1. Use the ground reflection to produce a surprising effect;

2. Wrap toilet paper in front of the flashlight and paint the toilet paper Apply various colors to create beautiful colorful light graffiti;

3. Remember! The text should be written backwards!