*OFFICIAL* general photography conversation thread

oneintheory · 08-17-2011, 02:07 AM

are you using extension tubes or what...? that seems like too close a focusing distance for a 50 1.4, especially given the depth of field. looks really awesome.

rodi · 08-17-2011, 02:12 AM

nope, just a regular 50. up close.

thanks.

The1 · 08-17-2011, 09:23 AM

I like the vid, except one part where you're can tell you're using a really wide angle lens and she's close to the camera, makes her nose look huge, then it seems shortly after you switched lenses?

Just that walking scene when you get in front, it's just distorted, it's a unique touch, but it isn't doing her favors.

It's neat seeing the video in revers too just to see how the hair responds backwards

moar!!!

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 09:30 AM

cool video rodi... I just feel that it's really high-contrasty and a little too dark. The shadows on her face, as you move around, hides her quite a bit.

rodi · 08-17-2011, 10:34 AM

it's just for shits and giggles. lol.
I went to best buy and bought a T3i kit that afternoon and then returned it the next morning.

The1 · 08-17-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rodi

it's just for shits and giggles. lol.
I went to best buy and bought a T3i kit that afternoon and then returned it the next morning.

lol, why not eh!!! (sorry, a bit of canadian coming out there...)

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 10:47 AM

oh yeah, I forgot... your D3 doesn't do video.

Vudoo4u2 · 08-17-2011, 04:32 PM

daytime rant

I have been perusing this site as I do daily to hold my new car fixation over until delivery time, and I cant help but want to vomit at all of the HDR images posted on this site that are improperly processed and make a complete mockery of the beauty that can be HDR.

/rant

The1 · 08-17-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

daytime rant

I have been perusing this site as I do daily to hold my new car fixation over until delivery time, and I cant help but want to vomit at all of the HDR images posted on this site that are improperly processed and make a complete mockery of the beauty that can be HDR.

/rant

lol, agree, some HDR is horrible, but when done correctly, it's beauty.

M_Six · 08-17-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

daytime rant

I have been perusing this site as I do daily to hold my new car fixation over until delivery time, and I cant help but want to vomit at all of the HDR images posted on this site that are improperly processed and make a complete mockery of the beauty that can be HDR.

/rant

This site? Which section?

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

daytime rant

I have been perusing this site as I do daily to hold my new car fixation over until delivery time, and I cant help but want to vomit at all of the HDR images posted on this site that are improperly processed and make a complete mockery of the beauty that can be HDR.

/rant

Although I agree with you to a certain extent, I cannot agree that all HDR pics submitted here have been awful. It would be cool if you shared some good HDR photos of your own and some tricks on how you would go about post-processing them.

infinitekidM2C · 08-17-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

Although I agree with you to a certain extent, I cannot agree that all HDR pics submitted here have been awful. It would be cool if you shared some good HDR photos of your own and some tricks on how you would go about post-processing them.

yes please enlighten us

dcstep · 08-17-2011, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

Although I agree with you to a certain extent, I cannot agree that all HDR pics submitted here have been awful. It would be cool if you shared some good HDR photos of your own and some tricks on how you would go about post-processing them.

IMHO, the best HDR is when you don't know it's HDR. When I use it, I try to make it look natural and simply bring out some shadow detail or retain some highlight detail, closer to what the eye sees. I don't understand the need for HDR-cartoons, other than it's easy to do.

Dave

The1 · 08-17-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

IMHO, the best HDR is when you don't know it's HDR. When I use it, I try to make it look natural and simply bring out some shadow detail or retain some highlight detail, closer to what the eye sees. I don't understand the need for HDR-cartoons, other than it's easy to do.

Dave

this is what i originally meant for him to do with the rust and such in the photo....

just enough to add some pop, but not enough to be noticed or draw unwanted attention.

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

IMHO, the best HDR is when you don't know it's HDR. When I use it, I try to make it look natural and simply bring out some shadow detail or retain some highlight detail, closer to what the eye sees. I don't understand the need for HDR-cartoons, other than it's easy to do.

Dave

Based on what you said Dave, what are your thoughts on IR?

The1 · 08-17-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

Based on what you said Dave, what are your thoughts on IR?

IR as in infra red?

Chewy734 · 08-17-2011, 05:48 PM

yeah, IR photography; not IR communication for flashes, etc.

TL · 08-18-2011, 12:07 AM

awesome video from Christopf Malin, "The Island" - La Palma Time Lapse Video

Weebl · 08-18-2011, 01:29 AM

Nice but I still like Devinsupertramp

Chewy734 · 08-18-2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL

awesome video from Christopf Malin, "The Island" - La Palma Time Lapse Video

You do realize I posted this video in this thread nearly a week ago, right Tim?

http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...postcount=1286

TL · 08-18-2011, 09:15 AM

Haha....my bad

The1 · 08-18-2011, 10:20 AM

awwww, i thought something more funny would have come of this....

08-17-2011, 02:07 AM	#1321
oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 170 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	are you using extension tubes or what...? that seems like too close a focusing distance for a 50 1.4, especially given the depth of field. looks really awesome.
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08-17-2011, 02:12 AM	#1322
rodi . . . 188 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	nope, just a regular 50. up close. thanks. __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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08-17-2011, 09:23 AM	#1323
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	I like the vid, except one part where you're can tell you're using a really wide angle lens and she's close to the camera, makes her nose look huge, then it seems shortly after you switched lenses? Just that walking scene when you get in front, it's just distorted, it's a unique touch, but it isn't doing her favors. It's neat seeing the video in revers too just to see how the hair responds backwards moar!!!
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08-17-2011, 09:30 AM	#1324
Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	cool video rodi... I just feel that it's really high-contrasty and a little too dark. The shadows on her face, as you move around, hides her quite a bit. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-17-2011, 10:34 AM	#1325
rodi . . . 188 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	it's just for shits and giggles. lol. I went to best buy and bought a T3i kit that afternoon and then returned it the next morning. __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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08-17-2011, 05:48 PM	#1337
Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	yeah, IR photography; not IR communication for flashes, etc. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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08-18-2011, 12:07 AM	#1338
TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	awesome video from Christopf Malin, "The Island" - La Palma Time Lapse Video __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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08-18-2011, 09:15 AM	#1341
TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	Haha....my bad __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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08-18-2011, 10:20 AM	#1342
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