The difference between the two star time lapse you see here is just two days. The top one, a waxin cresent moon had just come out and influenced the sky for hours even though it was was down below the horizon. The bottom one, there is no moon influence so you can easily see the Milky Way. Now that’s the subject so The Box was set up to “track” it as we spin. What you’re seeing here is basically how we travel through space. While the stars do move, the heavenly bodies we watch come and go at night is because of the earth’s rotation which is why I wanted to work with The Box.
You will see in the video planes flying by, satelites shoot by, trees light up in the headlights of truck on the road, Stellers’ Jay and Flying Squirrel go through the time lapse. I will be posting more time lapse and how to videos as time goes on but for those who run out today to buy your eMotimo PT, here’s the basics. Have fun!
My Basic settings for Star Time Lapse Camera
D3s / 24f1.4: M Mode, ISO 3200 8sec, f1.4, Focus set to M
Camera & eMotimo plugged into 120v (otherwise change body batter every 4hrs, use eMotimo batt for 10hrs)
eMotimo
Intval:15 sec
Stat_T:9.8sec
Ramp:50 – 75 (depending on size of landscape)
Time: 600-930min
Lead: 1 In – 1 Out
Moose Peterson is well-known for his wildlife and landscape photography, but few have known about his passion for aviation… until now. Join Moose on location at the Florida International Air Show as he teaches you the finer points of “static” and “ground-to-air” photography, as well as portraiture and panning shots. Even if you don’t share Moose’s passion for flight, this photography course covers techniques, equipment, and camera settings that can be used in multiple situations – especially when trying to convey motion. In the post-processing phase, Moose shows you how to take what he taught you to shoot right in the field and get it through the digital darkroom quickly so you can get back to shooting
This class was scheduled to be posted a couple of weeks back but with the tragedy at Reno, the good folks at Kelby Training (nothing but a class act there!) agreed to postponed posting the class. But it’s now up in memory of a friend, Jimmy Leeward.
The perfect video for a Wednesday. My good friend Pete who is a pilot passed this along to me. Not that he thought I would take it up but it sure does give you an idea what it is like to be a bird. Enjoy!
The problem I have with Nik’s CEP4 is now I wonder what it would do to images I’ve already processed. That, “I wonder what this would look like” itis. Well, I succumbed to it and went to some 2008 images.(raising fist in the air) Damn you CEP4!!!!!
I hate this, a simple pass of Detail Enhancer and …..now what do I do?
then again I find treasures like this, makes one happy long winter nights are coming :-)
I think the cartoon above says it all but just in case you’d like more info on all the fun, there’s this.
Our second K&M will be 25-30 April in FL. Based out of St Pete (flying into Tampa where we’ll pick you up), our main emphasis will be birds and this time of year, they will be in their gorgeous spring plumage. But we won’t be doing just birds. There will be places, people and possible a plane (and if I was clever, I would figure out a way to spell bird with a P). We expect a good friend or two to drop in as well, that will most likely when it comes to meal time since we eat real good on this adventure! And if you’re wondering if I know anything about the birds of this region, you might just wanna check out these videos over at Kelby Training here and here.
The price for instruction & transportation (once in Tampa) only is $1995. Half is due on registration and the other half is due 30 days out. Information for reserving your room will be provided once you reserve your spot in the workshop. There are only a spot or two open. Lodging & food not include in the price.
