How to photograph soap film
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How to photograph soap film
Introduction
When a thin layer of dish soap is put into a bowl of clear water, the result is an iridescent rainbow shimmer will appear on the surface of the water when viewed at an angle. A few small steps and a keen eye for perspective will yield interesting rainbow colored prints.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
- A small clear bowl or petry dish
- Small amount of water to fill the dish
- Clear liquid dish soap
- Camera
Steps
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Step Two
Next add a small amount of clear liquid dish soap to the water being careful not to create any bubbles.
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Step Three
Examine the top layer of the water at different angles through your camera's viewfinder until you find a perspective that shows the water's surface covered with liquid rainbows.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- You can also dip a circular wire with handle into the water and hold it up in front of the camera as if to blow bubbles through it. (as seen in title picture above)
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