Steel wool and fire light painting
Steel wool!
Get steel wool with a grade of "0000".
Get a wire whisk. (See if you can find one with a loop at the end)
Pull apart the steel wool before placing it in the whisk.
Attach the whisk to a rope or chain to swing it.
Scout out a location during the day for your night time shoot.
Once it's dark out, it's time to set up.
Camera is set to bulb mode with a remote trigger, ISO 100 at F/9.
Make sure your camera is on a sturdy tripod!
Light the steel wool and spin it! Try spinning it behind objects or models.
Use a bright flashlight to help lock focus on your subject. Then switch to manual focus.
Fire!
Secure a white cotton t-shirt around a wooden pole, dowel, or handle.
Soak the cotton with Coleman fuel and light.
Light paint behind your model.
Have fun experimenting with both methods!
