Photography As A Hobby – 5
Time-Lapse Photography
Time-lapse photography is the process of configuring the camera to capture an image every time for a specified period of time. It could be taking one shot every couple of seconds, minutes, or even hours. The process could continue until there is enough power and space on the card to keep the images.
Time-Lapse photography can be a variety of projects that can take days or weeks and require setups that incorporate camera casings to guard against theft and weather and functions that maintain the camera’s temperature and stop fogging. A power source is required to power the camera and flash. The storage card will be replaced as needed.
Many of us may have seen documentaries about seeds germinating or even of a dead rat decaying into bones.
As a hobby, We will focus on photographs that are short-term time-lapse for pets, people sunset and sunrise. When it comes to sunset and sunrise photos, it is the same process as taking panorama photos, as explained in the previous article.
Make sure the batteries are entirely in good condition and there is ample capacity on your storage device. Adjust the focus to manual. Make sure to use as small of an aperture as is possible to ensure the most excellent quality of depth. Flashes are advised if there is insufficient natural light.
It is essential to know the kind of footage you’re planning to capture. A time-lapse video of a barbecue has turned out to be boring since minor changes are made apart from a look at who had more food.
To capture time-lapse images that capture the rise or sunset of the sun, the lens hood is essential to avoid side reflections. Lens and filters need to be spotless as even tiny smudges may show up as flare.
After taking the photos, which software is used to join them into a movie, it is possible to edit each frame before. This isn’t easy and, if you edit too much, it causes the center in the frame to change too significantly.
Infrared Photography
Infrared is light that extends beyond what is visible. Anything that produces heat emits infrared. Even without lighting or a stove, the kitchen will be visible in photographs that are infrared. There are many ways to modify your DSLR to shoot infrared photos. This requires the removal of its built-in IR blocker on the front of the camera. This IR blocker is present because some clothes are transparent to IR. Removal of IR blockers is not permanent and should be carried out using a second-hand, cheap camera.
There are cameras with kits to perform the purpose of forensic IR photography. We are a hobbyist and opt for the less complicated method of using filters that use infrared light.
There are numerous different filters made available by third-party vendors. They block visible light but allow the IR spectrum to pass through. Select the correct number filter for your application.
Remove all other filters from the lens. IR filters are nearly transparent, so you need to set up your equipment prior to putting on the filter. The exposure time will be likely to belong, which is why you should make use of tripods. Choose an aperture that will give you an adequate depth of field. Set the ISO higher. Then, concentrate first. There was once a red line that was visible on the focusing ring of the lens, but it appears to be absent from the latest lens. Some guesswork is good. Try using the black and white settings first.
You might want to consider using the eyepiece cover to stop any light rays from leaking into the sensor.
The things will appear in some other “light.” Plants appear white, and water will appear to be of a more dark shade. It is essential to keep your eyes on the histogram to ensure that the plants don’t go completely white and lose all detail.
Simple IR configurations can be utilized to find out if a part of the machine is damaged. A defective or damaged ball bearing can produce noise, but which one? They also produce more heat. When taking IR photos, it is possible to identify the bearings.
The weather in certain months of the year can cause it to be challenging to take crisp photos of your house that you would like to promote for sale or rental. An IR setup can solve this issue quickly.
