SUMMARY
Photographer Daniel Cheong aimed to create a tribute image to the Cyberpunk movie genre, specifically "Bladerunner," by capturing Hong Kong's cityscape. He utilized a Nikon D800 and tripod from a helipad, employing exposure blending to overcome the challenges of extreme contrast in night cityscapes. Cheong combined two images shot with different lenses and exposures, meticulously cutting out elements and applying a sci-fi color grade with contrasting textures and fog effects to achieve the desired cinematic, futuristic aesthetic.
TAKEAWAYS
Daniel Cheong created a "Bladerunner"-inspired double-exposure image of Hong Kong.
The technique involved shooting from a helipad at night and using exposure blending.
Cheong combined two images with different lenses and exposures for detail in highlights and shadows.
Post-processing included cutting out elements, color grading, and adding effects like fog and blur for a sci-fi mood.