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.

If you are new to this, start by reading the Getting Started page. Check out also the tube light-painting index if you are looking for a specific topic.

1- Complete-session tutorials

2- Camera settings

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

3- Tips and tricks about the technique

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

3.2 - How to make perfect light-painting circles

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

3.4 - Demonstrating basic light-painting shapes

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

3.6 - How to light up your subject

4- Pimping your tubes and using accessories

4.1 Using sliders to make small gaps on the tubes

4.2 - Adding texture inside your tubes

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

4.4 - When to use and when to not use the black cover

4.5 - DIY Zebra covers for your tubes

4.6 - Making holographic feathers

5- Advanced tutorials

5.1 - When to use Bulb or Manual mode for tube light-painting

5.2 - Facing the sunset (or not?)

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

5.4 - In depth tutorial about White Balance for tube light-painting

5.5 - Light-painting in the afternoon?

5.6 - Using light-pollution as a backdrop