Time blending can create dynamic, visually compelling images. This process involves merging photos taken at different times to showcase the contrast between natural and artificial light, offering a unique perspective on a scene.
Coming to you from Christian Möhrle - The Phlog Photography, this educational video provides a step-by-step guide on achieving the time blending effect by combining sunset images with those captured at night, showcasing car light trails. This technique, requiring precision and patience, starts with capturing your base image at sunset and continues with additional shots taken later, using a tripod to ensure consistency across all images. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of adjusting settings for each exposure type and the meticulous editing process in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Möhrle's detailed walkthrough covers the entire editing journey, from enhancing the sunset's warmth and vibrance in Lightroom to merging the images in Photoshop using the lighten blending mode to incorporate car light trails effectively. The video carefully addresses potential challenges, such as avoiding unwanted light changes in the sky and ensuring the car lights blend seamlessly with the base image. This method not only enriches your technical knowledge but also encourages you to experiment to add depth and drama to your photographs. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Möhrle.
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