"njp1589" (njp1589)
02/17/2014 at 21:57 Filed to: None
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"njp1589" (njp1589)
02/17/2014 at 21:57 Filed to: None | 0
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It looks pretty good. But I need to work a little on my technique. Right now all the shots I made look like stills... I need to get them to convey more motion .
It's a "Porch-uh"
> njp1589
02/17/2014 at 22:15 |
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What camera did you get?
Lower your shutter speed and practice tracking the car. It takes some practice to get it right. The car will never be tack-sharp, but you'll get the sense of motion when the wheels and background are blurred. This only really works when you're not straight on, so your Porsche shot is good as-is.
On bright days, I sometimes run out of adjustment and have to drop on a ND filter to keep things from getting over exposed.
Play around with different framing as well to make things interesting.
Stephen the Canuck
> It's a "Porch-uh"
02/17/2014 at 22:24 |
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Also put the camera in AI servo auto focus if Canon, or whatever continuous focus equivalent.
From what I understand, you're more likely to get action looking shots from corners, rather than straights.
Biapilotaceman
> njp1589
02/18/2014 at 00:41 |
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This speedhunters photography guide has been invaluable to me in learning how to photograph cars: http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/07/how-to
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njp1589
> Biapilotaceman
02/18/2014 at 08:01 |
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Thanks for the link! That looks like a good place to start... Also I should probably get a monopod or a tripod.
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njp1589
> It's a "Porch-uh"
02/18/2014 at 08:09 |
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I got a Canon 60D. These were all taken with the stock 18-135 lens. No filters yet... I'm waiting till my next paycheck.
Tstanisch
> njp1589
02/18/2014 at 08:29 |
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Lower the shutter speed helps, may have to bring the f stop to 11 or 16 to counteract this. If still too bright, get an ND filter.
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njp1589
> Tstanisch
02/18/2014 at 08:33 |
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ND Filter just made the top of the list then... Right next to a Polarizer.
puddler
> njp1589
02/18/2014 at 08:49 |
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this conveys motion more than a long shutter...but i guess it only works for people who know how heavy helmets get.
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It's a "Porch-uh"
> njp1589
02/18/2014 at 10:10 |
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If you don't already have a basic UV filter on your lens, get one. They're cheap insurance for keeping your lens clean and scratch free. If you scratch the UV filter, it's a lot cheaper to replace than the lens. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7271