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2NR Smurf
Zorce Jedi Knight with a camera
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 Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject: Some photography tips i came across... |
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So while doing some reading in the net i came across this and found it quite interesting. Thought id come share it here with u guys.
| Quote: | Top 8 DON'T - As Advised By 'Speed' Magazine
-Don't shoot your car on grass or sand (You wouldn't believe how many times this came up over the article) leave it for the cows.
- Don't allow telegraph poles or trees to be in the background as it will look like they are sticking out of your cars roof.
- Don't leave windows half open.
- Don't shoot dark cars in the middle of the day.
- Don't have shadows cast under or over the car.
- Don't forget to wash your car, dirt really shows up in pictures.
- Don't just take one shot.
I know most of them a gimmies but you'd be surprised how many cars I see on here not following the most obvious ones.
Top 8 DOS - As Advised By 'Speed' Magazine
- Do shoot your car on concrete or asphalt; it looks natural
- Do shoot dark cars in soft ambient late-afternoon light. (Sunset always looks awesome)
- Do examine the paint all the paintwork for clean, simple reflections
- Do point the wheels AWAY from the camera (so everyone can see your wicked expensive rims)
- Do keep the background clean and simple (remember it�s about your ride not the scenery)
- Do try to find a low angle that will make your car look phat.
- Do detail everything, such as windows, tires and inner guards.
- Do experiment and practice.
Other photo tips from professional photographers such as Mark Bean, Guy Bowden, Cristian Brunnelli or Tony Rabbitte.
- Shoot dark cars at sunset or sunrise, shoot bright cars in sunshine. Pearl, candy and metallic need sun and lots of it.
- Again NO grass, sand or trees growing out of the roof.
- Gaffer tape is a useful waxing tool on carpet if a vacuum cleaner is not at the ready.
- Black the tires, black the tires, black the tires.
- Check the off-camera objects and make sure your mates yellow R32 isn't reflecting in your beautiful paintwork. Ensure your shots are clean. Top photographers use the reflection of the landscape horizon to emphasize body lines.
- Hit the deck cars look great from a low angle, giving that mean outta-my-way stance. Beware of ants.
- Do try taking shots of your car on the move action shots always look great.
- Again make sure your car is immaculately clean with all those little extras not forgotten.
- When taking interior shots park the whole car in a shaded area.
- Study your subject first. Walk around the car and view it at different view points, to see which angle looks best.
- Don't be afraid to move your car around, this will make your collection more diverse. |
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NarendZORCE
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent find there Smurf, much of which we have learned the hard way...
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Princess-Kaveshla
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| Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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Fuh tru!
oh i have to add in on one... which i've learnt the hard way
- Be aware of what you wear - eg. an extremely bright red shirt will show up in the reflection or if you're taking interior shots it might reflect there too..
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Princess-Kaveshla
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| Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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I think that i'll print that list out and keep it in my camera bag... Thanks Smurf!
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Maserati
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Location: Calgary..Canada
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| Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| good tips there |
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