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Post by stardiamond on Nov 11, 2019 16:09:58 GMT -5
Since I joined this board, I've been trying to figure out the photography. My pictures weren't very good and were frequently out of focus. I tried inside and outside, on wood and on different color papers. I found my best pictures were taken on a dop inside in natual light but the results varied depending on how cloudy it was and time of day. A customer asked for more pictures and I reviewed what I had done and what hadn't worked in the past. She asked for a picture of the cab outside on white paper. I had tried this before and know my cameras limitations. I ended up taking this picture at 9:45am in direct sunlight in my hand and it is probably the most accurate cab picture I've ever taken.
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 11, 2019 18:25:52 GMT -5
White paper is a really good way to make sure the color is accurate. I use a custom white balance, but sometimes there is still a slight color cast. It can really play havoc with some cabs. I use Photoshop Elements to easily get rid of a color cast.
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fuss
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Post by fuss on Nov 12, 2019 12:36:51 GMT -5
Lets start with your basic set up, what camera are you using? Do you have an off camera flash and tripod? and if not still no problem. many out of focus images come from hand holding the camera in low light resulting in slower shutter speeds that will pick up the slightest movements and cause blur, and/or if using auto focus the camera could be locking focus onto the background.
So basically you want to stabilize the camera somehow like with a tripod, use a high contrasting background such as white or black paper, use manual focus if possible and have a good light source (indirect or diffused flash). Check if your camera has a macro setting and try that as well, it will allow you to get closer to the subject and still focus.
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