The night sky is the best time to shoot the star track, especially after 8pm. At this time, the sky is completely dark, and the stars can be seen more clearly and the starry sky pattern can be photographed more abundantly. In addition, another important reason for choosing to shoot at night is to avoid the interference of the moon. During the 10th to 20th lunar month, the moon will be brought at nightLight pollutionto affect the shooting effect of Star Trail. Therefore, in order to shoot the best star track**, we should choose a clear and cloudless oneWeatherand shoot after 8 p.m.
1.Adjust ISO: ISO isCameraFor shooting star trails, we can choose a lower ISO value, which can be reducedNoiseand shoot a clearer starry sky. Of course, if you want a bright effect, you can turn up the ISO value appropriately.
2.Set MF: MF YesCameraFor shooting the starry sky, we need to set the focusing distance to the maximum, so that the starry sky can be in a clear state.
3.Adjust the white balance WB: The white balance mainly affects the tonal effect, for the star track, you can set the white balance and adjust the hue according to your preferences.
4.Set the photo duration: When shooting star trails, it is generally recommended to choose a time of 15-30 seconds. If you only want a single starry sky**, it is recommended to choose a time of less than 15 seconds to avoid image shifts.
1.Find the location of the North Star: Before we can photograph the star track, we first need to find the location of the North Star. Polaris is usually located due north, about 20 degrees above the horizon. If you can't find Polaris, you can create a "Star Finder" app, which contains information about major galaxies to help you find Polaris.
2.useMobile phonesBracket fixationMobile phones: WillMobile phonesPlaced steadilyMobile phonesbracket to ensure during shootingMobile phonesNo shaking or movement to avoid image misalignment.
3.Shoot continuous**: To shoot the star trail effect, we need to shoot continuously for at least an hour**. useMobile phonesCameraThe built-in time-intervaled continuous shooting function can set the shooting interval to 1-10 seconds. If yoursMobile phonesWithout this feature, you would need to shoot one by one manually, which is a little cumbersome, but still doable.
4.Import toComputersand usestartrailsSoftwareEdit: Import the ** of the shotComputers, ** and install a file called ".startrailsStar Track EditingSoftware。InSoftwareSelect "openimages" and select all the starry skies, and then click "OK" to start loading。When the load is complete, select Save, you can make post-production adjustments to make the star trail more cool.
startrailsSoftwareIt can be used not only to make star trails, you can also directly make the star trail into ** format. ClickSoftwarecan be made into a star trail by the video recorder iconDynamicTarget**. However, it should be noted that the production capacity is larger, and the capacity of 8 seconds and 20 frames may exceed 1GB. If you need such a **, you can leave a message to me, and I will try my best to help you make it.
By usingSmartphonesAnd with simple equipment, we can shoot gorgeous star trail effects at home. Just choose the one that is clear and cloudless after 8 p.mWeather: WillMobile phonesStabilize on the stand and adjust wellCameraparameters and shoot continuously for at least one hour**. Then, import the **Computersand usestartrailsSoftwareEdit it to get a beautiful star track。If you're interested in making star trails**, you can also use itstartrailsSoftware: WillMadeDynamic**。I hope you found this article helpful, and I wish you all amazing star track work!