The high dynamic range of night displays present a unique challenge for photography and videography. We'll discuss how to get the best results with fireworks, drone displays, bonfires, etc.

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00:00 Intro
20:29 How do you usually track a launched rocket to where it will explode? I've had some trouble knowing where to aim for the proper framing.
22:56 You showed a photo where the foreground streaks but the fireworks did not. Why is that?
25:39 Now with 4K video is it plausible to get pretty good stills from video?
27:16 Can we talk about the use of HDR and the ability to capture high nit values? Is it the quality of the camera or the quality of the codec that has the greatest impact on the final product?
30:15 Are there other night time displays that would be good to practice on since fireworks are rare occasions for most people?
33:12 If you're not using a modern smartphone that can do HDR, what would the workflow look like to do HDR photos on a mirrorless camera?
34:33 Is the Zebra setting at 70% your friend when shooting fireworks?
35:35 What ISO helps the most with lowering noise in the signal?
36:20 What equipment or apps do a good job of multiexposure processing? Can this technique be used for video?
38:29 Could an ND filter be useful for extremely bright scenes like fireworks, and would 60fps help make them look more natural?
40:06 I noticed a lot of mirrorless cameras have an HDR photo mode. Is this actually true HDR or are they faking it?
41:29 Has anyone tried using false color to set firework exposures? Do we think it might help?
42:24 Have you tried getting shots of the Northern Lights?