Light painting using Litchi?

finalfantasyfan · Mar 28, 2016

I was thinking about doing light painting using waypoint feature in apps like Litchi or AP. Has anyone done that before? It will be cool to draw a word above a open field with a little planning.

Richard Gozinya · Mar 28, 2016

You mean for a still frame shot composite ? I don't understand what you're after.

finalfantasyfan · Mar 28, 2016

I mean taking a long exposure photo of a phantom flying a pre-defined route from a camera on a tripod at night.

Richard Gozinya · Mar 28, 2016

finalfantasyfan said:
I mean taking a long exposure photo of a phantom flying a pre-defined route from a camera on a tripod at night.

You think it puts out enough light? Or, are you going to put some LED's on it? In pitch dark or what do you mean by at night?

finalfantasyfan · Mar 28, 2016

I think the build-in light should be enough in an open field with no other ambient light.

mdowney58 · Mar 28, 2016

It is worth a try!

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Energy Guy · Mar 28, 2016

There are many examples of light painting on the web. Here's one:

finalfantasyfan · Mar 28, 2016

Energy Guy said:
There are many examples of light painting on the web. Here's one:

Cool. That's what I what to try.

Richard Gozinya · Mar 28, 2016

Energy Guy said:
There are many examples of light painting on the web. Here's one:

I know what light painting is. I've been experimenting with it for years with my EOS M1. I'm trying to visualize what can be done with it with repsect to the phantom as a light source? At first read I thought the idea was ridiculous but I'm still trying to figure out a scenario that would be intrguing to investigate.

finalfantasyfan · Mar 28, 2016

Richard Gozinya said:
I know what light painting is. I've been experimenting with it for years with my EOS M1. I'm trying to visualize what can be done with it with repsect to the phantom as a light source? At first read I thought the idea was ridiculous but I'm still trying to figure out a scenario that would be intrguing to investigate.

I think the challenge is the attitude of the drone. If it is too low, it requires a UWA lens and might capture other ambient light into the frame. If it is too high, the build-in light might not be strong enough to be capture. Wind speed is also a factor which might ruin the drawing. Need to try this on a calm night.

finalfantasyfan · Mar 28, 2016

Perfect calm night tonight. Just did a heart on the sky with Litchi

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Energy Guy · Mar 28, 2016

Cool.

dg8882 · Mar 29, 2016

Looks really nice! What if you put some brighter lights on it? Give a bolder line in the final picture?

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mdowney58 · Mar 29, 2016

finalfantasyfan said:
Perfect calm night tonight. Just did a heart on the sky with Litchi

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Very cool!
Just wondering, what were your camera settings?

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finalfantasyfan · Mar 29, 2016

mdowney58 said:
Very cool!
Just wondering, what were your camera settings?

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F/2.0 ISO100 Bulb mode. Attitude was 80 ft and I used 28mm. I added 5 seconds at the start and end waypoints so I can set my frame and trigger/release the shutter.