What are the skills of aerial photography of city night scenes?

Most high-rise buildings in the city will use reflective materials such as glass and metal to capture the light and shadow reflected by night lights on the building walls, which can shoot beautiful night scenes.

2. Line composition

Urban roads are natural lines. Diagonal lines and curves formed by complex sections such as river-crossing bridges and overpasses can add a sense of rhythm to a horizontal and vertical city.

3. Before taking off, consider the position of foreground and background.

When we choose the departure point, we usually consider the prospect and background. The foreground is the person or thing in front of the subject, and the background is the person or thing behind the subject.

The right foreground can set off the main body. When the foreground is dark and the subject is bright, it can effectively guide the audience's line of sight to the subject.

Background can enrich the content of the picture and enhance the appeal. After choosing the subject, a large building can be used as the background to create a brightly lit visual effect, and the take-off point should be set in the opposite area of the building.

Step 4 protect highlights

Due to the large proportion of urban night light sources, it is very important to protect the highlights from exposure when encountering highlights and dark details. If the highlight is not well controlled, the bright area will be overexposed, and post-processing is difficult to save. It is recommended to look at the histogram when shooting to confirm the appropriate exposure.