Monday, February 24, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Merceded SLS AMG and More
Last night I had some time to kill. So i went to Rite Aid and I picked up a 1:18 Mercedes SLS AMG model car for the purpose of photographing it. Only this time I decided to learn some new things. I didn't get enough time or patience last night to get to experiment with both. But I will share with folks both for the purpose of learning.
Pretty much, self explanatory. You take multiple photos with the exact same settings on the camera (Manual Mode , Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority) either one works, the only difference between these photos is the Focus Point. In post processing you can use either photoshop or other software to merge these photos into one.
This comes in handy when you want crisp Macro photos. In my case it would have been very helpful.
for example if you look below at the photo of the Mercedes SLS even though it was shot at f16, the depth of field is still very shallow. If i would have used the focus staking technique the entire car would have been in focus. However that is not the effect i was going for. Click here for a great tutorial on focus stacking.
Light Stacking is the same concept. The difference in this case is the light. For example, I would have lit the hood/bonnet first then the side then the roof and combine all of these into one well lit photo.
This exact effect can be obtained with light painting
Shooting Tethered
This is a slow process. But it can be very helpful and time saving. It will save you time because you will know if you got the shot your were looking fairly quick. It's not an instant process. But here is a video on how to set it up on a OSX and with Canon cameras.
Here is an example of my car done with light painting.
I set the camera on my Tripod Manfrotto 294
I set the camera on Bulb with Manual Focus on Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD
I used a Canon RC-1 Remote to trigger the camera, this thing is pretty awesome.
Now for the light painting part i used a NEEWER 24x24 inch softbox with a 100w light bulb inside.
I would open the shutter walk around the car with the light and then close the shutter.
Here is the final result.
- Focus Stacking / Light Stalking
- Shooting Tethered
Pretty much, self explanatory. You take multiple photos with the exact same settings on the camera (Manual Mode , Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority) either one works, the only difference between these photos is the Focus Point. In post processing you can use either photoshop or other software to merge these photos into one.
This comes in handy when you want crisp Macro photos. In my case it would have been very helpful.
for example if you look below at the photo of the Mercedes SLS even though it was shot at f16, the depth of field is still very shallow. If i would have used the focus staking technique the entire car would have been in focus. However that is not the effect i was going for. Click here for a great tutorial on focus stacking.
Light Stacking is the same concept. The difference in this case is the light. For example, I would have lit the hood/bonnet first then the side then the roof and combine all of these into one well lit photo.
This exact effect can be obtained with light painting
Shooting Tethered
This is a slow process. But it can be very helpful and time saving. It will save you time because you will know if you got the shot your were looking fairly quick. It's not an instant process. But here is a video on how to set it up on a OSX and with Canon cameras.
Light Painting
Here is an example of my car done with light painting.
I set the camera on my Tripod Manfrotto 294
I set the camera on Bulb with Manual Focus on Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8 SP XR Di LD
I used a Canon RC-1 Remote to trigger the camera, this thing is pretty awesome.
Now for the light painting part i used a NEEWER 24x24 inch softbox with a 100w light bulb inside.
I would open the shutter walk around the car with the light and then close the shutter.
Here is the final result.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Audi R8 Miniatrure
It was raining cats and dogs today so i couldn't go out and play with the camera so I stayed home and played with a Miniature Audi R8. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS M with the 22mm kit lens.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Learn how to photograph cars
A photographer friend of mine wanted to take photos of an Audi R8. I got on the horn and talked to my car buddies to see if they knew people that had an R8 that we can photograph. I was put in contact with a group of R8 drivers not only that but guys who drive cars more expensive than everything that i own including my life savings. So now let's see how this is going to pan out. The shoot i scheduled to be at DirtFish in WA. On Sat 22nd from 11 to about 4pm. Side note, if you have ever wanted to rally a car.. this is the place to go. They have classes from 2 hours to 3 days. I recommend somewhere in the middle.
DirtFish Rally School
7001 396th Drive SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Office hours: M - F, 9am - 5pm PT
Anyway, back to the photo shoot. The problem is, i have not shot cars before, given my 1 year experience in the field and neither did my buddy since he was never into this kind of photography. So how are we going to do this and what will come out of it, you will have to wait and see. But for now here are some links on how to photograph cars.
Stuart Tree from WEARESOPHOTO has some great tutorials on how to shoot cars Here is a fantastic one.
How to Paint with light from wearesophoto.com
Here are some of TIPS from multiple sources
How to Photograph a $380,000 Car with $60,000 in Lighting Gear
DirtFish Rally School
7001 396th Drive SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Office hours: M - F, 9am - 5pm PT
Anyway, back to the photo shoot. The problem is, i have not shot cars before, given my 1 year experience in the field and neither did my buddy since he was never into this kind of photography. So how are we going to do this and what will come out of it, you will have to wait and see. But for now here are some links on how to photograph cars.
Stuart Tree from WEARESOPHOTO has some great tutorials on how to shoot cars Here is a fantastic one.
How to Paint with light from wearesophoto.com
Here are some of TIPS from multiple sources
- Don't shoot from chest or eye height (get low or up high maybe add tilt)
- Always shoot the side best illuminated.
- Detail shots at Wide aperture , wide open
- Change angles close ups on details
- Interior
- Don't shoot in a parking lot
- use a tripod
- Try Long Exposures
- Beware of glare, Use Circular Polarizer Filter if necessary
- Remove Distractions in the background and foreground
- Post Production - Future Blog Entry for next week.
For now just enjoy some of the youtube tutorials and how to videos.
Good luck and share you shots here so i can see them.
Good luck and share you shots here so i can see them.
How to Photograph a $380,000 Car with $60,000 in Lighting Gear
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
If you are a cheap - o like me you might find these usefull.
Cheap O Lighting
Check out this link from Pop Photo
Also deal of the day. Canon 50mm 1.8 II for $80 from BuyDig.com
Check out this link from Pop Photo
Also deal of the day. Canon 50mm 1.8 II for $80 from BuyDig.com
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Sony NEX - 6 VS Canon EOS M
Expensive is not always better. Also when you look at the specs of the 2 cameras you would think that the NEX 6 would be better. According to the compare report from SNAPSORT the Sony is supposed to be way better than the Canon EOS M.
Check out this video to see the results from a regular user
Check out this video to see the results from a regular user
Monday, February 3, 2014
January Gems
Most of these photos have been shot with the Canon EOS M. First two were taken with the 22mm SMT lens and the 4th one on here was taken with 50mm 1.8 II with EOS M adapter. The 3rd photo was taken from Alki Boat Launch with the 18-200mm Canon lens.
Sunset at Pike Place Market
Sunset at Pike Place Market
Sunset at Pike Place Market
Representing 12th man
Kirkland Marina Park
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