Light painting tubes tutorials

We’ve been explaining everything since day one (that is in 2015). On this page, you’ll find the most relevant tutorials for tube light painting. Check out the index if you’re looking for a specific topic.

Complete-sessions tutorials

See more on the Complete sessions page

Camera settings

Check out the written instructions about the camera settings: https://lightpaintingtubes.com/settings


Tips and tricks about the technique

How to make yourself invisible (how to make sure you are not visible in your shots)

How to make perfect light-painting circles

Camera setup and focus for tube light painting, filmed in Uyuni, Bolivia

Demonstrating basic light painting shapes

Expose for the background first! This is the best tutorial we have about how to get perfect exposure for your light-painting images

How to light up your subject

Pimping your tubes and using accessories

Using sliders to make small gaps on the tubes

Adding texture inside your tubes

The black tube (extension to bring the light further away)

DIY Zebra covers for your tubes

4.6 - Making holographic feathers

Advanced tutorials

When to use Bulb or Manual mode for tube light painting

Facing the sunset (or not?)

How to combine a Milkyway timelapse and light painting stop-motion

In depth tutorial about White Balance for tube light painting

Light painting in the afternoon?

Using light pollution as a backdrop