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GUN SMOKE
Today's POD was something I've been wanting to try for a while & finally got around to it. I wanted to capture a handgun that looked as if it were just fired. Setup was fairly easy using my Still Life Studio. I took my Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Model 66 2" barrel (unloaded) and laid it up against a weight, set the camera up on a tripod with my Tamron 90mm Di 1:1 Macro lens.
The Smoke effect was achieved by taking a small portion of an Incense Stick, lighting it and sticking it in the end of the barrel while keeping the cylinder open. Then I took my Rocket Blower and squeezed it very softly to force the smoke out the end of the barrel and cranked off some frames (@ 8fps) 1/40 sec. @ f/7.1 until I got enough smoke where I wanted it. Lighting was aimed from above with a small 40 watt fluorescent desk lamp using a total black background surrounding the weapon.
The original was shot in RAW (.NEF) format so I had total control of post and then adjusted in Photoshop for proper balance, levels & contrast then added the frame. Very little PP was needed so total time spent was only about 45 min. including setup. I hope you Enjoy this one, feel free to post any questions on achieving similar results on your next smoke project! ~Best Regards, Bill~
* ALWAYS practice safe firearm handling rules prior to attempting a project such as this & never attempt to photograph a loaded firearm - "SAFETY FIRST"
GUN SMOKE
Today's POD was something I've been wanting to try for a while & finally got around to it. I wanted to capture a handgun that looked as if it were just fired. Setup was fairly easy using my Still Life Studio. I took my Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Model 66 2" barrel (unloaded) and laid it up against a weight, set the camera up on a tripod with my Tamron 90mm Di 1:1 Macro lens.
The Smoke effect was achieved by taking a small portion of an Incense Stick, lighting it and sticking it in the end of the barrel while keeping the cylinder open. Then I took my Rocket Blower and squeezed it very softly to force the smoke out the end of the barrel and cranked off some frames (@ 8fps) 1/40 sec. @ f/7.1 until I got enough smoke where I wanted it. Lighting was aimed from above with a small 40 watt fluorescent desk lamp using a total black background surrounding the weapon.
The original was shot in RAW (.NEF) format so I had total control of post and then adjusted in Photoshop for proper balance, levels & contrast then added the frame. Very little PP was needed so total time spent was only about 45 min. including setup. I hope you Enjoy this one, feel free to post any questions on achieving similar results on your next smoke project! ~Best Regards, Bill~
* ALWAYS practice safe firearm handling rules prior to attempting a project such as this & never attempt to photograph a loaded firearm - "SAFETY FIRST"