1
\$\begingroup\$

What benefit would off-camera flashes have for light painting for automotive (cars and bikes) photography?

Improve this question
\$\endgroup\$
1
  • 1
    \$\begingroup\$ "For automotive photography in general" is way too broad. (The guidance from the help: is this something that there could be a whole book about?) I'm going to narrow this down to "light painting for automotive photography" — if that doesn't seem right to you, leave a comment and we'll figure it out. \$\endgroup\$
    – mattdm
    Commented May 1, 2017 at 13:03

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
2
\$\begingroup\$

Off-camera flash in relation to Light Painting would be very useful, especially if the flash power output can be adjusted. In fact, I occasionally use off-camera flash for that very purpose. Most flashes would typically be more powerful than an average torch/flashlight lamp, if that's what you need, and one with adjustable settings probably even more useful.

Off-camera flash is also useful for car and bike photography, because it gives greater flexibility than flash built-into camera, in terms of lighting angles and exposure options. It will enable you to have the flash positioned at particular angles to the car/bike, thus achieveing a more 3-dimensional effect, to highlight the car/bike shapes and contours, which may be important. And also for exposure control, off-camera flash will allow you to achieve more exposure options by positioning the flash closer to (or further from) the car/bike, which will enhance your exposure options.

You will probably need to experiment with the flash/camera exposure settings and flash lighting angles to get just the effect you're seeking.

Improve this answer
\$\endgroup\$
0

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.