An exercise in light painting and parallax displacement to create the illusion of 3D (or 2.5D) and motion in a series of still photographs captured after nightfall.
This film is comprised entirely of still images. All motion achieved in post production. The only time lapse shots are the star trails. All other shots are typically comprised of between 3 and 5 exposures of the same subject, but with different lighting in each, then blended together or transitioned between to give the effect of seamless motion.
The COVID19 pandemic forced me to put a number of projects on hold. Being unable to shoot anything new I took the opportunity to look back through my astrophotography and nightscape work from the past couple of years. I put this film together as a reminder of what exists outside my four walls and so others can enjoy the wonders of the night sky from their solitary confines.
"Arthur Cauty is a dab hand at capturing moonlight magic. His latest film of astrophotography and light painting is so beguiling, it’s better than communing with a coyote for an almost spiritual calm" - Devon & Cornwall Film
Giclee art prints available from: https://www.arthurcauty.com/shop
Photographed at the following locations:
Arches National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Llanthony Priory, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
Dunraven Bay, South Wales
Dartmoor National Park, England
Cameras used: Sony A7S, Panasonic S1H, Canon 6D
Lenses used: Sigma Art 24mm f/1.4, Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4, Samyang 24mm f/1.4, Samyang 14mm f/2.8
Lights used: Some cheap little dimmable LEDs from Amazon, an old iPhone 5, and the occasional passing car
A film by Arthur Cauty
Music by Philip G Anderson
Enquiries:
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www.arthurcauty.com
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