Lighting Glitter - In Thick Liquids

These two videos are the first of multiple videos that will cover some tips on how to film/video glitter when it is mixed with thick liquids.
The first video is glitter in epoxy- followed by notes.
​The second video is glitter in fake blood- followed by notes.

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This first video was shot in slow motion. The overall lighting was done with typical photo shoot lights (45W Photo CFL Bulb: 6000K / 1820 Lumen) with umbrellas. Up close a flicker free CF bulb was used. With slow motion the flicker free bulbs are essential.  The overall effect worked for sure. We simply were going for a nice mesmerizing flow of colored epoxy with glitter.  Since shooting this we have discovered at a good old fashion halogen light 50W is an amazing way to get glitter to pop. If you are not getting the sparkle you want with CF and LED bulbs, you might give a halogen a try.

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This video was shot with traditional and non traditional lights. We started with a small array of typical photo shoot lights- CF 2400W with soft box filters. Then we added in a couple of accent lamps, candles and the glow of the TV.  All but the candles and the TV drop out half way through the video and an LED spotlight plus a handheld incandescent flashlight (yep you read that right) was added. Of all the lights that were left on, the most important one was that old flashlight. Glitter loves incandescent light. Just like we discovered in the first video with the halogen light. If you need glitter to sparkle we highly recommend SUNLIGHT if possible, and halogen or directed/magnified incandescent light. It makes all the difference in the world!