How to shoot automobiles - Part: Une

[Bianca.Tarleton]

Originally Posted by Arstine

Couple of mine.

There was a nasty freezing fog a couple weeks back and I decided to brave it to get a quick shot one night. WB was way off but I'm still new enough to digital that I don't feel bad forgetting things like that.

LOVE this picture!

Dig the first one Arstine... needs some better lighting

[silverstang23]

Originally Posted by TW0R

I like shooting with clouds, but I just find clouds to be interesting.

I mostly shoot my car and my friends cars, Im kindof obsessed. Some good tips there (including the intro of course. Weird angles I think is key, Turning hte wheels to show off the rims is whats up, I usually dont bring a ladder and just use my/someone elses car as the ladder, and I envy you for having a wide angle lens!!

Also, dont be afraid to get down and dirty for the shot hehe


EDIT: Also, what settings do you usually shoot at for rolling shots? I usually just mess around until I can get a few good ones.

It depends on the light and the amount of motion you want. Generally 1/40 to 1/60 and compensate the amount of light let in with the f stop

[V8Demon]

Just a couple from last month re-sized for forum constraints





Not too much editing. A little sharpening while in RAW mode. That's about it.

I've found that typically water and woods rarely make for good backgrounds.

[JeffSmith]

The good thing about cars and bikes is post production is easy.

Before:


And after:

[JeffSmith]

Originally posted by Arstine, on the previous page.

There was a nasty freezing fog a couple weeks back and I decided to brave it to get a quick shot one night. WB was way off but I'm still new enough to digital that I don't feel bad forgetting things like that.





Here's your pic WB adjusted :-) (I hope you don't mind my tinkering with your image?)



Also, here's another frozen badge, perhaps we should begin a collection

[Arstine]

Originally Posted by JeffSmith

Here's your pic WB adjusted :-) (I hope you don't mind my tinkering with your image?)

Nope, I don't mind at all. I'm surprised that it was savable, looks really good. I shot it at about 1am and the only light was from some street lights through thick fog. Suppose I should quit being lazy and just shoot RAW then I won't have to worry about bad shots like that.

That Porsche emblem is great too! I like the idea of starting a collection of these pictures. Not just car emblems, but interesting frosted up items in general.

[V8Demon]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

I've found that typically water and woods rarely make for good backgrounds.

What can I say? It was a get together at a park with not too many other places ideal for setting up. Sometimes you make do. Besides, some prefer that kind of background.
The owner was pleased....

[TW0R]

Im gonna have to disagree on the water and woods being bad backgrounds...