Question on special effects

serene · 7th January 2005

Hi

I saw in a magazine a photo (night shot) where the lamps look like stars (sparkling effect). Does anyone know how I can achieve this using the e-300 (or e-1). If I am unclear in my explanation, please let me know.

Adiemus · 7th January 2005

It depends on you actually.

If you want to use a filter, you can get a Hoya Star 6 or 8. I'm not sure exactly if the numbers are right. But you get the idea. The filters will create the special "star" effect on lights.

Check out the HOYA ones here:

http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/oef-03.html

The other way is to do it on software, This can be achieved with some plug-ins in Photoshop.

chii · 7th January 2005

Originally Posted by serene

Hi

I saw in a magazine a photo (night shot) where the lamps look like stars (sparkling effect). Does anyone know how I can achieve this using the e-300 (or e-1). If I am unclear in my explanation, please let me know.

Hi serene,

It seems u will need one of those starfilters.

link
http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/oef-03.html

cheers

AReality · 7th January 2005

No star filters also can.
Use very small aperature. The smaller the more visible.

chancy · 7th January 2005

Originally Posted by serene

Hi

I saw in a magazine a photo (night shot) where the lamps look like stars (sparkling effect). Does anyone know how I can achieve this using the e-300 (or e-1). If I am unclear in my explanation, please let me know.

Hello Serene,

The effect is obtained using filters with etched patterns & lines on its surface as from comments above. You will need to obtain a filter which fits the diameter of your 14-45 or 50. This is expressed in millimetres & is 58mm & 52mm respectively.

Do however use it with descretion. The novelty of its use tends to wear off quickly :-)

bariq · 7th January 2005

Originally Posted by serene

Hi

I saw in a magazine a photo (night shot) where the lamps look like stars (sparkling effect). Does anyone know how I can achieve this using the e-300 (or e-1). If I am unclear in my explanation, please let me know.

here is one taken with starlight filter.

you can take a cardboard and make a cut in the starboard which is of a star shape, put the cardboard infront of the lens and shoot lights, they come out as stars (may be my explanation is lousy... bz bz bz at work

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serene · 7th January 2005

Thanks everyone for the quick and very enlightening replies..

MatthewSCL · 7th January 2005

use photoshop also can...hahhahaha
http://www.good-tutorials.com/track/5208

http://www.good-tutorials.com/track/6611

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serene Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 396	Question on special effects Hi I saw in a magazine a photo (night shot) where the lamps look like stars (sparkling effect). Does anyone know how I can achieve this using the e-300 (or e-1). If I am unclear in my explanation, please let me know.

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AReality Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,395	No star filters also can. Use very small aperature. The smaller the more visible. __________________ . The Visual Journalist

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MatthewSCL Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Central Posts: 765	Ps use photoshop also can...hahhahaha http://www.good-tutorials.com/track/5208 http://www.good-tutorials.com/track/6611

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Adiemus Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Small island.... Posts: 1,563	It depends on you actually. If you want to use a filter, you can get a Hoya Star 6 or 8. I'm not sure exactly if the numbers are right. But you get the idea. The filters will create the special "star" effect on lights. Check out the HOYA ones here: http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/oef-03.html The other way is to do it on software, This can be achieved with some plug-ins in Photoshop.