Shooting Sunset at DVinfo.net

Pat Munoz · November 12th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Hey I'm about to shoot a sunset.

One thing I'm worried about is the sky getting darker as the sun goes down. I'd like to set everything on manual but I'm not sure if this will be a good idea because the settings may need to change as the sun sets on the horizon?

I want the shot to have this sort of look:

http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/42...n-Sunset-1.jpg

Can I get a few tips to do this right? Thanks!

Liam Hall · November 12th, 2009, 04:43 PM

First tip: don't look at the sun though the viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens.

Second tip: shoot manual and expose to the right.

Third tip: don't use auto white balance.

Pat Munoz · November 12th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam Hall

First tip: don't look at the sun though the viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens.

Second tip: shoot manual and expose to the right.

Third tip: don't use auto white balance.

Thanks just got back from shooting the sunset. Looks good on viewfinder!

November 12th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#1
Pat Munoz Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 25	Shooting Sunset Hey I'm about to shoot a sunset. One thing I'm worried about is the sky getting darker as the sun goes down. I'd like to set everything on manual but I'm not sure if this will be a good idea because the settings may need to change as the sun sets on the horizon? I want the shot to have this sort of look: http://img5.travelblog.org/Photos/42...n-Sunset-1.jpg Can I get a few tips to do this right? Thanks!

November 12th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#2
Liam Hall Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 969	First tip: don't look at the sun though the viewfinder, especially with a telephoto lens. Second tip: shoot manual and expose to the right. Third tip: don't use auto white balance. __________________ Writer-Director-DOP www.liamhall.net