PICS UPDATED. Better shots of the RIVI BLUE CAB
05-31-2009, 01:04 PM
#16
Looks great!
Yep, light is what it's all about. Photography: "writing with light." Photon (unit of light) +graphy (writing or 'field of study')
One suggestion is that you are getting crossover in the shadow pics so everything looks blue. You can fix it in Photoshop.
But try taking the car to another location. The background is as equally important! Find an "innocuous" background that works with the car's color to make it stand out. Something less busy.
Yep, light is what it's all about. Photography: "writing with light." Photon (unit of light) +graphy (writing or 'field of study')
One suggestion is that you are getting crossover in the shadow pics so everything looks blue. You can fix it in Photoshop.
But try taking the car to another location. The background is as equally important! Find an "innocuous" background that works with the car's color to make it stand out. Something less busy.
05-31-2009, 01:10 PM
#17
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Mike
Thankyou Sir!
05-31-2009, 03:42 PM
#20
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Hey Mike,
I love the fact that the paint looks 'wet', which I'm sure is due to color sanding. Do you have any pics of that portion of the work? I know it reduces paint (clear coat) thickness, did you build up the clear coat in anticipation of color sanding?
I love the fact that the paint looks 'wet', which I'm sure is due to color sanding. Do you have any pics of that portion of the work? I know it reduces paint (clear coat) thickness, did you build up the clear coat in anticipation of color sanding?
05-31-2009, 04:44 PM
#21
Hey, Mike, it doesn't have to be in an "industrial setting." Just be sure to pay close attention to everything in the frame. Look at all four corners and make sure there's nothing in the foreground or background that's distracting. And look to see what's coming thru the windshield, etc.. Pick a setting that enhances the car and isn't so cluttered or of the same color/density.
You can have someone stand next to the car with a big white board (or tin foil) to reflect more light on the car when shooting in overcast (diffuse) light. Pros work indoors a lot and normally use a "tent" with light coming down behind the material overhead (very diffuse). Specular highlights are added with spots and reflectors.
Don't stand at "human" height. Use a step ladder and look down, or make yourself 2 feet tall and look up. This pic you did is the better one and gives the car a dynamic and not a "static" look.... except you had your house in the background and a big yellow/green bright booger in the lawn
You can have someone stand next to the car with a big white board (or tin foil) to reflect more light on the car when shooting in overcast (diffuse) light. Pros work indoors a lot and normally use a "tent" with light coming down behind the material overhead (very diffuse). Specular highlights are added with spots and reflectors.
Don't stand at "human" height. Use a step ladder and look down, or make yourself 2 feet tall and look up. This pic you did is the better one and gives the car a dynamic and not a "static" look.... except you had your house in the background and a big yellow/green bright booger in the lawn
05-31-2009, 05:47 PM
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Hey, Mike, it doesn't have to be in an "industrial setting." Just be sure to pay close attention to everything in the frame. Look at all four corners and make sure there's nothing in the foreground or background that's distracting. And look to see what's coming thru the windshield, etc.. Pick a setting that enhances the car and isn't so cluttered or of the same color/density.
You can have someone stand next to the car with a big white board (or tin foil) to reflect more light on the car when shooting in overcast (diffuse) light. Pros work indoors a lot and normally use a "tent" with light coming down behind the material overhead (very diffuse). Specular highlights are added with spots and reflectors.
Don't stand at "human" height. Use a step ladder and look down, or make yourself 2 feet tall and look up. This pic you did is the better one and gives the car a dynamic and not a "static" look.... except you had your house in the background and a big yellow/green bright booger in the lawn
You can have someone stand next to the car with a big white board (or tin foil) to reflect more light on the car when shooting in overcast (diffuse) light. Pros work indoors a lot and normally use a "tent" with light coming down behind the material overhead (very diffuse). Specular highlights are added with spots and reflectors.
Don't stand at "human" height. Use a step ladder and look down, or make yourself 2 feet tall and look up. This pic you did is the better one and gives the car a dynamic and not a "static" look.... except you had your house in the background and a big yellow/green bright booger in the lawn
Mike
06-01-2009, 12:07 AM
#25
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Mike... you can post pics of your car every single day and I'd open every thread.
Glad this worked out for you! It is an amazing looking car and I'm seriously wanting to sell mine and go on the hunt for one this color. Uggh.
Glad this worked out for you! It is an amazing looking car and I'm seriously wanting to sell mine and go on the hunt for one this color. Uggh.
06-01-2009, 06:56 AM
#28
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I didn't show pics with the top closed because I was working with the light and camera, however I did get a few shots of the rear so here they are. I am going to spend a morning in a better location and take pics of everything on the car. Like I said I was just trying to get a better skill level. I love pics as much as everyone else does so more will be forthcoming.
Mike
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06-01-2009, 03:57 PM
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Again, great look this car has! Congrats on all of the hard work!!
Question: what size front tires are on those front wheels?
Question: what size front tires are on those front wheels?