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Night and Astrophotography

10 lessons · 1 h 10 min video · Field shoot · 10/10 in English
Recommended prerequisite:
M22
  1. G.1The basics of night photographyIn EnglishDoes the camera see what you can't see in the dark?Tripod, long exposure and manual focus.7 min
  2. G.2City nightsIn EnglishThe city at blue hourThe balance between the lights and the sky.7 min
  3. G.3Light pollutionIn EnglishWhy can't you see the Milky Way from the city?Dark sky maps and the Bortle scale.7 min
  4. G.4PlanningIn EnglishWhen and where is the Milky Way visible?Moon phase, season and apps.7 min
  5. G.5Shooting stars as pointsIn EnglishWhy do stars turn into lines?The 500 rule and the more precise NPF rule.7 min · visuals described in the audio version
  6. G.6Shooting the Milky WayIn EnglishYour first Milky Way photoA wide, fast lens and high ISO.7 min
  7. G.7Star trailsIn EnglishHow does the sky turn?A long burst of frames and stacking.7 min
  8. G.8The star trackerIn EnglishLonger, cleaner exposuresCompensating for the Earth's rotation.7 min
  9. G.9The Moon and planetsIn EnglishWhy does the Moon always come out as a white blob?The Moon is lit by the sun; expose it like daylight.7 min
  10. G.10Astro editingIn EnglishA noise-free night skyFrame stacking and noise reduction.7 min

Track project

A 5-photo night series.