烟花拍摄的10个技巧

昨天第一次拍摄烟花，经验还不是很足，受器材所限，成功率不是很高。今天从网上找到一篇介绍烟花拍摄技巧的文章，而且恰巧是7月3日写的，只可惜没提前看到。下面把要点略作翻译

10 Fireworks Photography Tips
http://photofocus.com/2009/07/03/10-fireworks-photography-tips/

1. Use a tripod. You need to make sure that your camera is as still and stable as possible to get the best shots.
使用三角架，因为需要用到几秒的时间曝光，必须靠它稳定相机。

2. If you have a cable release, be sure to bring it! If you don’t have a cable release, you can also try playing with the self-timer feature but your shots and opportunities will be limited. Some camera models have off-brand cable-releases for under $20 … if you are interested in doing any type of night or experimental photography then I highly recommend getting one.
快门线，没有的话就用延时自拍功能(但是这样出片几率就会受到限制)

3. Shoot in “manual” mode. Use a low ISO, set your aperture somewhere in the middle (usually between f/8 and f/16) and set your shutter speed to “bulb”. Then, as the fireworks go off, hold the shutter open for 5-10 seconds. Try a few different settings within the first minute of the show to get a good feel for the light and speed of the fireworks. (The overall exposure values are going to vary depending on the amount of ambient light/fireworks/etc; there’s really no steadfast formula.)
调到手动档，低iso, 光圈适中(f/8到f/16之间)，快门设为bulb。当烟花发射后，按住快门5到10秒。这个需要自己多尝试几个不同的设定找到烟花的光线和速度。

4. Plan ahead. Get to your location early and try to find out where the fireworks will be coming from. You want to set up your gear well before the start of the show … many of the displays go very quickly, and if you know the general direction to aim your camera then you are already one step ahead.
提前计划，踩点，开始放之前就要架好相机。

5. Don’t just photograph the fireworks. Look at your surroundings and see what else you can include in the photo. People? Bridges? A significant landmark? Additional elements and identifiable scenery in the frame will add a lot of depth to your image.
不要只拍烟花，需要其他景物配合。人物，桥，标志性建筑？添加适当的元素可以极大的增加照片的空间感。

6. Watch for smoke. If you can figure out which direction the wind will be blowing then try to position yourself upwind so the smoke will blow away from you. Smoke will really light up with the bursts, and if it’s between you and the fireworks then your photos will suffer.
注意烟雾，根据风向站到上风口，这样烟就会被风吹散，而不是使你的照片过亮，无法突出烟花的效果。

7. Minimize chimping. Fireworks displays go very quickly and if you are always checking your LCD after each shot then you will miss out on tons of great images. It’s a good idea to check your exposure every once in a while (especially right at the beginning), but once you think you have the right settings then try to curb the temptation to look at each image until after the show.
减少每次拍摄用lcd查看效果，烟花转瞬即逝，那样会错过好多精彩的画面。最好的办法就是在刚开始检查曝光，然后就用正确的曝光，直到拍完后再查看。

8. Want to see more bursts and fewer trails? No problem! Find a sturdy piece of black (or dark) cardboard and, when the shutter is open, cover up the lens as the fireworks are making their way to the sky. Then, right before they explode, remove the cardboard. Boom!
制作多个烟花，用一张黑色的卡片，在两次烟花的间隔盖住镜头，在下一次烟花时放开。

9. Film shooters of the world, never fear! My best fireworks photos were from my film days (one good example is the image in this post). You don’t have instant feedback like you do with digital SLRs, but you can still follow these tips and get some really good images.
使用传统胶片单反相机，虽然不能像数码单反立即查看效果，也可以遵循相似的技巧拍到好的照片。

10. Get creative! Getting good firework photographs consists of some planning, a lot of experimentation and a little bit of luck – there’s no way to predict what you are going to get! Just have fun with it and don’t take it too seriously; you’ll most likely end up having a really good time and will probably go home with some great photos, too.
要有创造性，得到一张好的照片需要前期计划，大量实验和一点点运气，因为你无法预知你会得到什么。只要在拍摄过程中找到乐趣即可，不必太在意，大多数情况下你总会得到几张自己满意的照片的。

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