{"id":144729,"date":"2026-06-05T18:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/?p=144729"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:16:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:16:34","slug":"lightpainting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a4action.ro\/en\/lightpainting\/","title":{"rendered":"LightPainting"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][uncode_block id=”143257″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”203935″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”171924″]Home<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Toolbox<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 M3 Visual Arts<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 LightPainting<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”404764″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”96″ radius=”std” shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_fixed=”yes” shift_y_down=”0″ shift_y_down_fixed=”yes” z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ shadow_responsive=”yes” width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”717966″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”551567″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”2″ style=”light” back_color=”color-202973″ overlay_alpha=”5″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”208493″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ heading_semantic=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”100653″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]LightPainting[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”178873″]<\/p>\n

Participants explore the possibilities of light, photography and movement through the creation of luminous drawings during a prolonged photographic exposure. Using torches and lights, they express themselves freely with their bodies in a dark room. The images captured reflect all kinds of shapes made by the participant\u2019s movements. This method is ideal to encourage bodily and artistic expression, collaboration and basic use of technology.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”691366″][vc_single_image media=”144792″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”190966″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121903″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”762499″][vc_single_image media=”143344″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”831028″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”497731″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]THEME<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”601054″]Light in Motion: Expressions of the Invisible<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”205574″][vc_single_image media=”143355″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”152578″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”616773″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]COMPLEXITY<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”134462″]Medium (basic knowledge of photography required)<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”138518″][vc_single_image media=”143374″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”114320″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”756304″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]GROUP SIZE<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”299397″]<\/p>\n

5- 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”174229″]participants<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” medium_width=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” mobile_width=”4″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”108032″][vc_single_image media=”143381″ media_width_use_pixel=”yes” alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”143579″ media_width_pixel=”90″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” text_color=”color-187928″ uncode_shortcode_id=”147123″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]AGE<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”711345″]<\/p>\n

13+<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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60 to 90<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”707183″]minutes<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ desktop_visibility=”yes” medium_visibility=”yes” medium_width=”0″ mobile_visibility=”yes” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”364653″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ content_parallax=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”104034″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”3″ style=”dark” back_color=”color-564791″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ sticky=”yes” width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”173518″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”824194″]Objectives<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181192″]<\/p>\n

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  • To explore new forms of artistic expression<\/li>\n
  • To encourage creativity and experimentation<\/li>\n
  • To develop basic skills in manual photography<\/li>\n
  • To strengthen group work and coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”338327″]Materials<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”726570″]<\/p>\n

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    • A place that can be completely obscured<\/li>\n
    • Something that emits light that you can easily control (turn off, turn on and move freely). You can use torches, LEDs, laser pointers, LED rings, glow sticks, mobile phone screen<\/li>\n
    • A CAMERA (with manual mode) or mobile phone with an app to use manual mode (Manual Camera, Open Camera, Long Exposure Camera ) to be able to paint with light<\/li>\n
    • It is very important that your camera can be set to manual mode so that you can decide how long the shutter should be open, capturing the light while you make your drawings<\/li>\n
    • A TRIPOD (or similar)<\/li>\n
    • A REMOTE SHOOTER (remote control, an app or a helper to take the photo without touching the device)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”196013″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”3\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”794137″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”225735″]Overview<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”9\/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209091″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”360440″]Activity in which participants, using torches and lights, make movements with their bodies in the air, creating luminous drawings during a prolonged photographic exposure.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”color-564791″ uncode_shortcode_id=”209497″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Step-by-Step Instructions:[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”463967″]<\/p>\n

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      1. Introduction and delegation of functions if necessary (10 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        • Introduce the activity: “Imagine that light is an extension of yourself, which you can shape and direct through your movements. How does an emotion feel when it becomes a line of light? Today, we will explore the power of light to embody what we cannot see, but what we feel. Through your movements, emotions will be transformed into ephemeral, unique and energetic drawings.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. Technical setup (10 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Set up the camera<\/li>\n
            • Place it on a tripod or stable surface and frame the scene well.<\/li>\n
            • Adjust the focus<\/li>\n
            • Focus on an object at the same distance where you will be painting and switch to manual focus mode.\n
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              • Use the Bacon Camera or Camera FV5 app if you have Android to set your mobile phone camera to manual mode. If you have an IOS phone we recommend LightRoom Mobile, Camera+.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Set the parameters:\n
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                • Manual mode<\/li>\n
                • Close aperture (f\/8 or f\/11)<\/li>\n
                • Low ISO (100-200) or medium (640-1000 if you want the surroundings to show)<\/li>\n
                • Shutter speed: Bulb mode if possible, or set the estimated time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  1. Prepare the space (10 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    • Darken the room completely and eliminate any external light sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      1. Paint with light (30 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        • Open the shutter, paint with your chosen light source (torches, LEDs, laser pointers, LED rings, glow sticks, mobile phone screen), and close it when finished.<\/li>\n
                        • Check and adjust<\/li>\n
                        • If too dark: raise the ISO or paint slower<\/li>\n
                        • If too bright: lower the ISO, use higher f or paint faster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          1. Final reflection (10 min.) <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                            • Look at the images together and share impressions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              • What surprised you about the result?<\/li>\n
                              • How did it feel to express yourself without words, only with light?<\/li>\n
                              • What difficulties did you encounter?<\/li>\n
                              • What would you do differently next time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”121611″]Tips for Facilitators:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                • Give a short demonstration before starting.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                • Divide roles if the group is large: painters, photographers, assistants.<\/li>\n
                                • Make sure you have several lights and different colours to experiment with.<\/li>\n
                                • Don’t look for perfection, but for free expression.<\/li>\n
                                • Be careful with that, as well as with any potential \u2018pilot\u2019 lights in the room (e.g., from a TV, remote controls, or dimmable switches). In these cases, it\u2019s best to cover them up, as they could interfere with taking photographs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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