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k20z3 · 08-12-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

This one is much better

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I tried this...

wilsonp · 10-17-2010, 09:40 PM

Try darkening the back / floor using a mask

m4a1mustang · 10-17-2010, 09:44 PM

Since your car is white you can very easily play with the levels to make it look a lot better. And darken the floor/background with a mask like wilson suggested.

6spd · 10-17-2010, 09:46 PM

On which, the 1st? I darkened the floor on both. I think it looks good the way it is. I didn't want it to look too much like a white car on a solid black background, hehe!

m4a1mustang · 10-17-2010, 09:48 PM

The problem is there isn't enough light, so the car is too dark. You want to brighten it up, otherwise it's just like, "hey, there's a right front fender" and the rest of the car fades into the background.

6spd · 10-17-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The problem is there isn't enough light, so the car is too dark. You want to brighten it up, otherwise it's just like, "hey, there's a right front fender" and the rest of the car fades into the background.

Thats exactly what I first said about them. Problem is the lighting I had to work with is hanging from the ceiling of my shop

Thats about all I had to work with. If I raise the exposure or brighten it, I get toooooo much processing noise. Im afraid these shots are about as good as their going to get until I can get some better lighting...

Cmike2780 · 10-17-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Thats exactly what I first said about them. Problem is the lighting I had to work with is hanging from the ceiling of my shop

Thats about all I had to work with. If I raise the exposure or brighten it, I get toooooo much processing noise. Im afraid these shots are about as good as their going to get until I can get some better lighting...

Try playing around with the white balance.

6spd · 10-17-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Try playing around with the white balance.

i did.

Cmike2780 · 10-17-2010, 09:53 PM

My setup so far:
Nikon D90
Nikkor 18-55mm VR
Nikkor 55-200mm VR
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Nikon Speedlight SB-600
Nikon Speedlight SB-900
Nikon D40 (back-up)

I'm thinking of getting the Nikkor 16-85 VR as a next addition.

Cmike2780 · 10-17-2010, 10:52 PM

Did you try taking any pics with the headlights on. It could make it look more dramatic. A single light source will usually make the final composite look flat, so better lighting is needed like you said.

Which lens did you use and what settings? The image info is usually stamped on the image file in case you didn't know.

6spd · 10-18-2010, 07:05 AM

I used the stock lens at 18mm. I took the pic at different exposures, but any brighter and the bumper was too bright. And no, didnt take any with the headlights on. Should have though.

Xan · 10-18-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

I used the stock lens at 18mm. I took the pic at different exposures, but any brighter and the bumper was too bright. And no, didnt take any with the headlights on. Should have though.

Next time take a couple of steps back and go for more zoom. Especially with a model, or she will not like the proportions..

6spd · 10-18-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Have a look at this.

Motorcar Photography Tips... Condensed for Printout

Thanks, but that doesnt help with the model part. good info though.

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Just remember to give her exact directions on how you want to compose the shot. It's one of those things that you really have to try a lot of different compositions to get a few good ones. The technical stuff is easier, just remember the car is the subject, not the girl. Unless of course that was your intent. Bounce the light as much as you can to get softer shadows. Night shots are cool, but a lot tougher when people are involved. Long exposure shots with someone standing perfectly still is a challenge if you want to give that a shot. Before setting out, it would be advisable to scope out possible locations before hand to get a feel for the type of emotion you want to convey. That way you don't waste your time if in the end you aren't satisfied with the results.

i appreciate the good advise

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Originally Posted by Xan

Next time take a couple of steps back and go for more zoom. Especially with a model, or she will not like the proportions..

for those shots, i was up against a wall, literally, i couldnt move back at all. the idea was good, but the execution and space were not.

Cmike2780 · 10-20-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

i appreciate the good advise

No problem. I'm sure you can find a lot of photography info on the web, but I use to go to the Nikon website's Learn & Explore section to freshen up on the basics. Camera Technology and Photography Education Information from Nikon

The advanced stuff likt the video on color control was really helpful.
Control of Color - Part 1 from Nikon

6spd · 10-18-2010, 05:49 PM

For those of you who have done shoots using models with the cars, what kind of tips can you give for proper composition, lighting, background, poses, etc? My fiancee and I are going to do a shoot together real soon, maybe this weekend, but I must say I am lacking in the model photography skills department.

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10-17-2010, 09:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	The problem is there isn't enough light, so the car is too dark. You want to brighten it up, otherwise it's just like, "hey, there's a right front fender" and the rest of the car fades into the background. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	My setup so far: Nikon D90 Nikkor 18-55mm VR Nikkor 55-200mm VR Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 Nikon Speedlight SB-600 Nikon Speedlight SB-900 Nikon D40 (back-up) I'm thinking of getting the Nikkor 16-85 VR as a next addition. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-17-2010, 10:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Did you try taking any pics with the headlights on. It could make it look more dramatic. A single light source will usually make the final composite look flat, so better lighting is needed like you said. Which lens did you use and what settings? The image info is usually stamped on the image file in case you didn't know. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-18-2010, 07:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	I used the stock lens at 18mm. I took the pic at different exposures, but any brighter and the bumper was too bright. And no, didnt take any with the headlights on. Should have though. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

10-18-2010, 05:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 26	For those of you who have done shoots using models with the cars, what kind of tips can you give for proper composition, lighting, background, poses, etc? My fiancee and I are going to do a shoot together real soon, maybe this weekend, but I must say I am lacking in the model photography skills department. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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