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 09/29/2009 09:29:56 AM · #1
... because I don't know how it's done. I mean I get that its light trails, long exposure, etc... but I don't get it! (going insane)

Freaking Awesome Picture Here
 09/29/2009 09:31:39 AM · #2
I saw a similar image on 1x and my only thing I can think of is that the thing in the center is an actual object and that this isn't so much light trails as it is those light up tube lights, or fiber optic.

09/29/2009 09:33:49 AM · #3
Originally posted by idnic:
... because I don't know how it's done. I mean I get that its light trails, long exposure, etc... but I don't get it! (going insane)

Freaking Awesome Picture Here


Clearly, he has mastered time travel, and consequently capturing the image of its reside. :)
 09/29/2009 09:35:08 AM · #4
It looks painted with a flashlight. The light trails look like the kind of ribbon you buy to wrap a present.
 09/29/2009 09:36:22 AM · #5
My only other guess is that something similar to what a dj would use for a lazer light show, if it is indeed truly just light trails and not a solid object in the center.
 09/29/2009 09:39:02 AM · #6
Actually the first theing that came to mind is that he buit a special rig.

1. Take a pole and mount it to a base that rotates.
2. Attach LED(s) or other lights to the middle of the pole to get the center light.
3. Drill holes through the pole and attach rods that can spin with LEDs on on the ends.
4. Motorize the whole thing connect it to a battery and go wild. :)

There is probably a much better way to do this, my idea is after 1 minute of thinking about it.
 09/29/2009 09:41:45 AM · #7
if you look at the center leading light trail you will actually see it is a cable that is plugged into a battery pack to illuminate it, the other leading lights are from light painting

Message edited by author 2009-09-29 09:42:44.
 09/29/2009 09:43:48 AM · #8
Originally posted by JulietNN:
if you look at the center leading light trail you will actually see it is a cable that is plugged into a battery pack to illuminate it, the other leading lights are from light painting


See I think all 4 are leads.
 09/29/2009 09:46:05 AM · #9


You know now relooking at tilting the laptop and making it brighter, I think you might be right, cos the right hand side line has a reflection on it.

OMG I have agreed with you twice in as many days, hell is freezing over

Message edited by author 2009-09-29 09:48:41.
 09/29/2009 09:58:19 AM · #10
Its like on some level, im not full of shit haha.
 09/29/2009 10:00:46 AM · #11
well IMO the center balls are either CG or done with some sort of motorized rig as the lines are spaced far to even and the thickness of the lines on the balls are far to consistent to be done by hand.
 09/29/2009 10:15:54 AM · #12
Originally posted by dknourek:
the thickness of the lines on the balls are far to consistent to be done by hand.


Sorry I just found this comical...LOL
 09/29/2009 10:17:53 AM · #13
Originally posted by dknourek:
well IMO the center balls are either CG or done with some sort of motorized rig as the lines are spaced far to even and the thickness of the lines on the balls are far to consistent to be done by hand.
Yeah, there is definitely no way that was done by hand. Way too uniform. My guesses stand with either 2 physical rigs that are made of some sort of fiberoptic maybe? or a DJ lazer light show type set up, but even that seems a little questionable.
 09/29/2009 10:35:00 AM · #14
Originally posted by idnic:
... because I don't know how it's done. I mean I get that its light trails, long exposure, etc... but I don't get it! (going insane)

Freaking Awesome Picture Here


Don't think of "How he did it", instead imadgine how you could reproduce the effect. Notice the height of the lead in lines in relation to the balls o' light.

Think string theory...

09/29/2009 10:36:00 AM · #15
after looking at a bunch of his images, I'm wondering if the "painting with light" trails and stuff are not added in post... Is there a way to do this in post processing and make it appear like he was really painting with light ???? Actually, I'm now more curious if you CAN do this in post and make it realistic.. Anyone ever try it??
 09/29/2009 10:43:03 AM · #16
Look at the horizon line within the upper part of the ball. Its should be a continuation of the shoreline but it appears askew. Fake, but very well done.
 09/29/2009 11:21:16 AM · #17


I used brightness and zoomes down on the contrast.

There is a wonky line on the shore line, but I think the right hand side is clouds obscuring the horizon>?????

and they are cables!!

Message edited by author 2009-09-29 11:21:44.
 09/29/2009 02:11:12 PM · #18
I wish things like this were the only things I was stressing out about. lol.
 09/29/2009 02:14:03 PM · #19
Originally posted by Ivo:
Look at the horizon line within the upper part of the ball. Its should be a continuation of the shoreline but it appears askew. Fake, but very well done.


it actually looks like its just the result of a sandbar, or tidal pool.
 09/29/2009 02:29:24 PM · #20
There is a flickr group called Light Junkies that is a good resource of tips and tricks on light graffiti.

Here is how I think that the uniform orbs were created.
//www.flickr.com/groups/lightjunkies/discuss/72157613914669402/
 09/29/2009 02:44:07 PM · #21
I saw an article about this, and how it was done about a year ago, and can't remember the details at this time. If I do remember, I will post a link.
09/29/2009 04:19:08 PM · #22
it might be elwire
this is very cool

Message edited by author 2009-09-29 16:21:09.
 09/29/2009 04:30:05 PM · #23
just tie an LED to the end of a rope, stand somewhere and spin it for 15 seconds.

Job done.
 09/29/2009 04:31:35 PM · #24
I would say PixelPig solved it. Its gotta be that.
 09/29/2009 04:33:37 PM · #25
Originally posted by pixelpig:
it might be elwire
this is very cool


like christmas lights. only cooler!
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