The Auto-Image thread

Rehaan · 29th March 2009, 18:33

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

I have posted pics of my Ikon which i had clicked at this spot earlier. This time the Alto played the muse.

I remember that one... You've done a much better job of making the alto be the focus of the picture (more appropriate for this thread) vs the ikon....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

....Met these guys while hiking along the Mont Hamilton are, San Jose...

Sweet sky once again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by furioussphinx

Shot these pics yesterday.

Nice ones, how about experimenting with some different angles too.

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jkdas · 29th March 2009, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

@Benbsb29
Well I got 3 words for you buddy, trees trees trees

Met these guys while hiking along the Mont Hamilton are, San Jose
Attachment 117329
Regards,
TG.

WOW! neat. Got more of the second bike?

mobike008 · 29th March 2009, 19:54

Tried my hand at a panning shot

Rudra Sen · 30th March 2009, 09:20

Friend's Grand Vitara at Manali. Afternoon snap. Not really happy with the light quality. Background looked imposing though.

Torqueguru · 30th March 2009, 11:07

@Rudra
How do you get the exaggerated shine on the cars rudra? The back ground for this pic is pretty awesome.

Another pan shot following the advice from Rudra and Samurai,

Regards,
TG.

Rudra Sen · 30th March 2009, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

@Rudra
How do you get the exaggerated shine on the cars rudra?

I know this particular issue bothering the hell out of you..

The fact is all those tones/shine and highlights are there. You just need to enhance those strategically. Mere Photoshop tonal adjustments won't do. You need to work extensively on pen/path for precise selection. Plus there's no fixed rules for this.

That pan shot is nice. Since you are it, go for even slower shutter speed.

benbsb29 · 30th March 2009, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

I remember that one... You've done a much better job of making the alto be the focus of the picture (more appropriate for this thread) vs the ikon....

Thanks Rehaan. Tips which i received for that image made the difference, i suppose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Friend's Grand Vitara at Manali. Afternoon snap. Not really happy with the light quality. Background looked imposing though.

Is the afternoon light dull there? Because it doesnt look to be quite harsh from the pic.

Rudra Sen · 30th March 2009, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Is the afternoon light dull there? Because it doesnt look to be quite harsh from the pic.

Nothing like that. Look at the cloud situation.

Torqueguru · 30th March 2009, 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

I know this particular issue bothering the hell out of you..

The fact is all those tones/shine and highlights are there. You just need to enhance those strategically. Mere Photoshop tonal adjustments won't do. You need to work extensively on pen/path for precise selection. Plus there's no fixed rules for this.

That pan shot is nice. Since you are it, go for even slower shutter speed.

@Rudra
Oh yeah it is!!!! I am losing sleep over it! Damn!!!! I eat and sleep photoshop, yet I couldnt manage to do what you do!

Ok Let me work it out, I got a clue now...the pen tool ...ahem!

Thanks for the comment on the Pan shot, I will try with even lower speed..this one was taken at 1/30.
Also, what is OCULUS NEGRA?

Ok so I tried another one to get the shine working

The Auto-Image thread-3397415793_af337a985c_b.jpg

Regards,
TG.

Rudra Sen · 30th March 2009, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Also, what is OCULUS NEGRA?

Black eye in latin. Apt name or what?

Torqueguru · 30th March 2009, 13:35

@Rudra
Very much so!

Do you use studio lights for your auto shots? Or you prefer natural light?
Regards,
TG.

Rudra Sen · 30th March 2009, 14:01

All shots are in natural light. Studio lights need too much of planning and preparation. And it's really expensive. A single day shoots cost can go up to a million Rs.

In this thread you can see my studio shot of Mercedes E Class.

Samurai · 30th March 2009, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Thanks for the comment on the Pan shot, I will try with even lower speed..this one was taken at 1/30.

I assume you are keeping the VR off for pan shots. Some lens/body allow you switch off only horizontal VR while keeping vertical VR on for pan-shots.

Torqueguru · 30th March 2009, 14:42

Yeah, my VR is off for the panshots..and I dont think I have that option for vertical and horizontal VR on my Lens.

furioussphinx · 30th March 2009, 16:08

A few shots which I took at Jeep thrills. Lens used was the crappy kit lens, wish I had better lens.

29th March 2009, 19:54	#1113
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,835 Times View My Garage	Tried my hand at a panning shot Attached Thumbnails

30th March 2009, 16:08	#1125
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	A few shots which I took at Jeep thrills. Lens used was the crappy kit lens, wish I had better lens. Attached Thumbnails

30th March 2009, 09:20	#1114
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Friend's Grand Vitara at Manali. Afternoon snap. Not really happy with the light quality. Background looked imposing though.

30th March 2009, 11:07	#1115
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@Rudra How do you get the exaggerated shine on the cars rudra? The back ground for this pic is pretty awesome. Another pan shot following the advice from Rudra and Samurai, Regards, TG.

30th March 2009, 13:35	#1121
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@Rudra Very much so! Do you use studio lights for your auto shots? Or you prefer natural light? Regards, TG.

30th March 2009, 14:01	#1122
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	All shots are in natural light. Studio lights need too much of planning and preparation. And it's really expensive. A single day shoots cost can go up to a million Rs. In this thread you can see my studio shot of Mercedes E Class.

30th March 2009, 14:42	#1124
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Yeah, my VR is off for the panshots..and I dont think I have that option for vertical and horizontal VR on my Lens.