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Splash photography kit

Started Jul 6, 2020 | Discussions thread
DJMusic Senior Member • Posts: 1,312
Re: Splash photography kit

I have not used a thickened mixture. I tried to make some xantham gum mixture, but I wouldn't put that in anything mechanical. Great for pudding and sauces, not so much for MIOPS Splash.   Anything you do to the liquid can change the outcome of your work

If you want to thicken the liquid, I'd do so in moderation. Glycerin might be a better choice, but even that sparingly. The real trick is the drop timing, both initial shot and the secondary shot. Look up PhotoRec TV ON YouTube (How-to: Create EPIC Water Drop Photos). He has some great recommendations, as well as specific starting points.  There are certainly others out there who do this type of work, and the videos can be very helpful.

It's fun to put different backgrounds behind the drops.  The very colorful one is actually almost flat silver when you look at it.  It's a piece of scrapbook paper that has a bunch of different irradescent specks on it.  The light brings them to life.

If you ever get to the point where the solenoid won't fire, just contact support and they will give you the cleaning protocol. It's simple, and they respond quickly.

I also have the trigger unit. It works well, but I just need more practice with this one. Does a fantastic job on fireworks!

Best wishes in your experiments.

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