Definition: Creating exposures with light by moving a light source or hand held camera.
Tools: Any sources of light can be used, such as flashlights, light pens, candles, matches, glow sticks, and fireworks. A tripod is helpful when using long exposure and slow shutter speed.
Ideas: Create balls/orbs of light by swinging a light source; Writing words with light; Outlining objects with light.
Painting With Light Lab
At the beginning of the lab, it took time to get used to writing the words fast enough and backwards. Also, it took time to figure out how long to set the shutter speed for. Once we got that down, it was easier to focus on the designs of the pictures. Bulb mode also really helped because we could make the pictures more exact by controlling the shutter speed.
The positives were having a partner to draw the words for you, as well as having a tripod to keep the camera steady and the picture clear.
The negatives were having to write backwards and not being able to actually see your drawing as you are drawing it.
If I did this lab again, the things I would change is to make the room darker so the light comes out better, and also get rid of any distractions in the background like the light of a computer screen.
