The Auto-Image thread

tsk1979 · 11th September 2006, 10:52

the second pic is definately from multiple shots(correct me if I am wrong rudra). Getting such a dynamic range from a single shot is almost impossible.

Samurai · 11th September 2006, 11:05

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

the second pic is definately from multiple shots(correct me if I am wrong rudra).

It's not multiple shots. Just some skilled post-processing. I have watched him do it in front of me.

Rudra Sen · 11th September 2006, 11:30

No multiple shot TSK. One image only with Cokin graduated (Tabac) filter to enhance the sky tone. It was shot around 5.45 - 6 am.

Enhancement can always be done in Photoshop..provided basic information is there.

tifosikrishna · 11th September 2006, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

No multiple shot TSK. One image only with Kokin graduated (Tabac) filter to enhance the sky tone. It was shot around 5.45 - 6 am.

A graduated filter effectively helps in increasing the dynamic range.

So in absence of such a filter, theoretically for a static subject, one exposure is to be made for the highlights and other for the shadows and blend them later.

PS: Rudra, i am sure you would be aware of this, just thought of sharing what little i know.

Rudra Sen · 11th September 2006, 12:43

Highlight and lowlight defination does not really work for vast tonal range situation. At least that's what I feel.
At the same time there is no standard rule or practice to follow. No one process is RIGHT or WRONG. It depends greatly on the person doing post processing work.

tifosikrishna · 12th September 2006, 21:25

This was taken during track day at chennai, feb 06. i have already posted it before... anyway i thought it would be appropriate to post it here

Samurai · 30th January 2007, 08:42

My Baleno, the photo was shot by me spending 5 minutes. Later Rudra spent hours and hours fixing it up in Photoshop. The result is magic.

Before: The raw image

After: The post-processed image

Vid6639 · 30th January 2007, 09:33

geeeeez that is awesome. 2 of the top photographers of T-bhp at their very best.

Simply amazing.

Pls. send this pic to maruti they may be tempted to bring back the baleno.

Samurai · 30th January 2007, 12:05

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Originally Posted by vid6639

geeeeez that is awesome. 2 of the top photographers of T-bhp at their very best.

That reminds me of a old cartoon I had seen. An ant is seen sitting on a dead tiger, and it is telling a passing by deer, "Yeah, it was a joint effort, me and a king cobra".

Samurai · 31st January 2007, 21:39

Ok, one more...

My Raw Image

After Rudra Magic

Rudra Sen · 31st January 2007, 21:43

Whew!! that's fast Samurai!!

Must say, these are well shot. Actually they reduce so much of machine time..

Vid6639 · 31st January 2007, 21:48

Simply awesome Rudraji and Samurai san. The pictures highlight the baleno's curves wonderfully.

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Must say, these are well shot. Actually they reduce so much of machine time..

plus with your new machine the time reduces further.

SRK · 31st January 2007, 22:40

WOW!
Those pics are awsome...

By the way Rudra sir..you are into photoshop too..never seen any designs from your side..
Loved the way you made that pic stand out..

Rudra Sen · 31st January 2007, 22:48

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Originally Posted by SRK

By the way Rudra sir..you are into photoshop too..never seen any designs from your side..

I really don't know how to answer here...

By the way, which designs you're talking about? Car modding? If it's that then the answer is: I dont really have enough knowledge about car designing.

SRK · 1st February 2007, 11:44

Oopss..
I am Really sorry,.
I never checked your profile..
I thought you too were into designing kits on photoshop..
How stupid of me..
I saw it right now..

I loved that Ambi..Rims look awsome..
Can we have some more pics..with your magic done on it...Please..I would love to see that beauty in every angle..

11th September 2006, 11:30	#18
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	No multiple shot TSK. One image only with Cokin graduated (Tabac) filter to enhance the sky tone. It was shot around 5.45 - 6 am. Enhancement can always be done in Photoshop..provided basic information is there. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 16th September 2006 at 20:30.

11th September 2006, 10:52	#16
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	the second pic is definately from multiple shots(correct me if I am wrong rudra). Getting such a dynamic range from a single shot is almost impossible.

11th September 2006, 12:43	#20
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Highlight and lowlight defination does not really work for vast tonal range situation. At least that's what I feel. At the same time there is no standard rule or practice to follow. No one process is RIGHT or WRONG. It depends greatly on the person doing post processing work.

12th September 2006, 21:25	#21
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	This was taken during track day at chennai, feb 06. i have already posted it before... anyway i thought it would be appropriate to post it here

30th January 2007, 08:42	#22
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,513 Times View My Garage	My Baleno, the photo was shot by me spending 5 minutes. Later Rudra spent hours and hours fixing it up in Photoshop. The result is magic. Before: The raw image After: The post-processed image

30th January 2007, 09:33	#23
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,728 Thanked: 43,463 Times View My Garage	geeeeez that is awesome. 2 of the top photographers of T-bhp at their very best. Simply amazing. Pls. send this pic to maruti they may be tempted to bring back the baleno.

31st January 2007, 21:39	#25
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,513 Times View My Garage	Ok, one more... My Raw Image After Rudra Magic

31st January 2007, 21:43	#26
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Whew!! that's fast Samurai!! Must say, these are well shot. Actually they reduce so much of machine time..

31st January 2007, 22:40	#28
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	WOW! Those pics are awsome... By the way Rudra sir..you are into photoshop too..never seen any designs from your side.. Loved the way you made that pic stand out..

1st February 2007, 11:44	#30
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	Oopss.. I am Really sorry,. I never checked your profile.. I thought you too were into designing kits on photoshop.. How stupid of me.. I saw it right now.. I loved that Ambi..Rims look awsome.. Can we have some more pics..with your magic done on it...Please..I would love to see that beauty in every angle..