Museum Lighting Tips

Shooting in Low Light

Warehouse lighting is usually dim in museums as this is more aesthetically pleasing, and many museum pieces can deteriorate with time when exposed to brilliant light and video camera flash. For that reason, you have to set your camera accordingly. Push the ISO approximately at least 400. If flash isn't really permitted then utilize the widest aperture possible so you can hand hold the electronic camera and utilize a reasonably fast shutter speed. When photographing the actual screens, tripods may not be allowed as they can obstruct other people's capability to see the work.

Prevent Glass Reflections

Many exhibits are held behind glass, specifically artifacts, and precious paintings. There are different things you can do to avoid reflections. Never ever use flash. For case, push the lens straight onto the glass without any space, if this is permitted. By doing this you are bypassing any sort of reflective quality from the glass-- however DO provide it a clean to eliminate fingerprints ahead of time. If you can use a polarizing filter; it will decrease reflections. You may need to push the ISO up because numerous artifacts are in extremely low light conditions; ISO 1600 is more than sufficient.

Pay Attention to Details

Do not hesitate to move close approximately objects to get a significant effect. If you can get close to the things then you can utilize a macro lens to select the information. If you are far, utilize a zoom lens to get in close. Utilize a big aperture of f/1.8 - f/4.0 and a shutter speed of 1/100th of a 2nd if you are utilizing flash, 1/60th of a 2nd and slower if you cannot. Statues are inanimate but you can bring them to life when you zoom in near their facial functions.

Catching the Ceiling

Some museums have architecture that is as amazing as the artwork being shown. Since this elaborate architecture is generally in the foyer you might be enabled to utilize a tripod. Turn the cam upwards so it is facing the ceiling and attempt not utilizing flash that can be blinding like flood lighting. Push the ISO as much as 400 or even greater so that the camera can handle little light and select AUTO without flash to see exactly what settings your video camera chooses. Use your video camera's self-timer or a cable release to prevent blur.