conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What could be a title for a book about Painting, Light, Hollywood with the genre: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts?
conversations.from: assistant
conversations.value: A title for this book could be 'Painting With Light'
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Give me the first four paragraphs for this book.
conversations.from: assistant
conversations.value: Painting With Light
  After you have scouted your location and chosen the best angle from which to photograph your subject, it's a good idea to show up at your chosen location with plenty of time to spare—ready for an evening of painting with light. I like to arrive early, so I have enough time to set up the camera and tripod at exactly the best location. Then, I have time to position any props I've decided to use in the photo. With plenty of daylight, I can precisely compose and arrange the scene I will be shooting later. (Of course, if you are only shooting casually and for fun, it's no big deal to arrive late or at night and shoot away.)
  I try to be ready to shoot at least two hours before sunset so I have time to contemplate the scene we have created. Composition is a critical factor in designing a successful photograph and being able to clearly see through the viewfinder during daylight hours is extremely helpful. Additionally, I use a lot of volunteers in my photographic sessions, and I never want to be in a position that I need to bark out orders because we are all rushing to be ready as sunset is fast approaching. Since my works are usually collective endeavors, arriving early also lets us all spend time together and consider everyone's input regarding composition and props. All input is welcome; I don't know everything. I like to keep an open mind and consider advice from all sources. Far more times than I can count, a non-professional volunteer has offered a simple insight that really made the shot come alive with just the right attention to a detail or nuance of composition. Of course, while these photographs are very much a collective process, this is not a democracy—I'm the boss! Ultimately somebody has to be in charge, so it might as well be me.
  During setup on-location for these photos, there is often a lot of activity by my volunteer crews. Moving heavy pieces of equipment can be dangerous, so it is vitally important that everyone be conscious of safety and avoid the tendency to rush. Safety must be everyone's first priority when working on location!
  The single overriding factor that I keep in mind is safety. When photographing large or heavy pieces of equipment, forklifts are often used to position the objects. It is never a good idea to have to rush that process by trying to beat a sunset deadline. It would be a tragedy if somebody were hurt (or worse) because of a lapse in attention when large objects were being moved about.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Give me another paragraph.. Start with the sentence 'I always include the existing light sources that occur naturally in the frame'.
conversations.from: assistant
conversations.value: I always include the existing light sources that occur naturally in the frame. The details revealed by extraneous light sources add a lot of character to any scene. After all, we are not trying to create a shot in a vacuum. You are in this particular location for its character and aesthetic.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Give me the last three paragraphs.
conversations.from: assistant
conversations.value: The virtues I value most in my own creative endeavors are persistence and attitude. Some artists are blessed with an innate ability to draw or paint, others have the god-given talent of music or the ability to write prose. Still others can intuitively create works of art seemingly unaided by formal education or training. I had none of those embedded talents. For myself, I was blessed with a passion for photography; the creativity and skill flowed from my desire to learn, develop, and enjoy my particular passion—along with a positive attitude.
  For you, whether you're an amateur shooter or a seasoned professional, I'd like to offer this insight into our shared passion of photography. After you have gotten past the simple mechanics of painting with light, I'd like to suggest that you think in terms of ideas. Do not simply strive to make pretty photos of objects; instead, endeavor to create full and rich scenes that tell stories. The story you envision might be very simple, but when you add a theme, your photos will excel because of the underlying message being imparted to the viewer.
  In life, I have found that practice does produce results. Practically speaking, start off with a simple test: shoot three frames with a flashlight in your living room tonight, then combine those images back together. You will learn volumes from that simple trial shoot. After that very first baby step, you too will be in a position to start conceptualizing a photo long before you expose the individual frames.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Reverse the sentences.
conversations.from: assistant
conversations.value: After that very first baby step, you too will be in a position to start conceptualizing a photo long before you expose the individual frames.. You will learn volumes from that simple trial shoot. Practically speaking, start off with a simple test: shoot three frames with a flashlight in your living room tonight, then combine those images back together.
  In life, I have found that practice does produce results. The story you envision might be very simple, but when you add a theme, your photos will excel because of the underlying message being imparted to the viewer. Do not simply strive to make pretty photos of objects; instead, endeavor to create full and rich scenes that tell stories. After you have gotten past the simple mechanics of painting with light, I'd like to suggest that you think in terms of ideas.
  For you, whether you're an amateur shooter or a seasoned professional, I'd like to offer this insight into our shared passion of photography. For myself, I was blessed with a passion for photography; the creativity and skill flowed from my desire to learn, develop, and enjoy my particular passion—along with a positive attitude. I had none of those embedded talents. Still others can intuitively create works of art seemingly unaided by formal education or training. Some artists are blessed with an innate ability to draw or paint, others have the god-given talent of music or the ability to write prose.The virtues I value most in my own creative endeavors are persistence and attitude