"Light painting" is a photographic technique that uses a light source and long exposure to create the effect of "painting" with light. As with other forms of animation, it can be used very creatively as it's not limited by "reality."
German collective LICHTFAKTOR are pioneers in this technique. The team has created clips ranging from multi-national collaborations with other artists to adverts for major brands. We asked one of the LICHTFAKTOR crew, Marcel Panne, about this exciting medium.
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"Light painting is teamwork, and combines many disciplines (photographer, painter, light source)," Panne told Mashable. "For us, it's always a challenge to develop a painting that fits to the space, by color, shape and content."
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We have selected seven videos that show LICHTFAKTOR has more than risen to this challenge. Some of the clips have won awards; others have enjoyed viral success. We asked why Panne thought the videos were so popular.
"Because of the look of light, and that they are handmade, it's not a cheesy computer effect," said Panne. "They are always unique, dynamic, energetic, colorful and somehow magic, and people like that."
Take a look through the video gallery for the stunning clips we are showcasing. Let us know your thoughts on light painting in the comments below.
1. Star Wars vs. Star Trek
LICHTFAKTOR's first big success came with this amusing short shot for a UK TV broadcaster.
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This story originally published on Mashable here.
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