How to Photograph a Rocket Launch

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Erik Kuna

1:57:02

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01 Introduction.mp4

02:07

02 History of Space Flight Photography.mp4

04:22

03 Streak Shots.mp4

05:51

04 Essential Gear.mp4

12:56

05 Specialized Gear.mp4

12:11

06 Camera Settings.mp4

13:36

07 Pre-production.mp4

22:05

08 Remote Setup.mp4

02:08

09 On Location Streak Shot.mp4

05:20

10 Post Production Streak Shot.mp4

08:56

11 Post Production Pad Shot.mp4

12:42

12 Post Production Telephoto Shot.mp4

07:09

13 Conclusion.mp4

03:17

14 Bonus Lesson Daytime Launch.mp4

04:22

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The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Learn about the history of space flight photography.
Streak shots can be done from further away than you would expect, so anyone can do them.
Erik goes over the core essential gear you’ll need to get started.
There are some scenarios where you need specialized gear to get the job done.
A rocket is a mini-sun, so you need to be configuring your camera for a really bright subject.
The thing that separates an ok shoot from a good shoot is your pre-production.
Watch as Erik goes out on the bus to set up the remote camera, and then scout for locations.
Miles away from the launchpad, Erik discusses what his plans are for capturing the streak shot.
Erik shares his workflow for editing the streak shot.
Erik shares his workflow for editing pad shots.
Erik shares his workflow for editing telephoto shots.

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Erik is the Vice President of Operations for KelbyOne, and a passionate rocket launch photographer. His goal is to create images that help educate people about the space industry, and inspire them to learn more about the beauty of space exploration. His passion was ignited in 2015 by seeing the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster land successfully. He felt like from that moment, he had to be part of documenting and capturing the beauty and inspiration of spaceflight and has never looked back. He has recently pushed his work farther by working with Plotaverse to heighten his images with motion.

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