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UnderPoweredRS · 12-08-2008, 09:48 PM

I'm using a Finepix S1000FD with no tripod. (I used a trash can to hold the camera for these exposures. I really have no clue what I'm doing so go easy on me.

jdm free · 12-08-2008, 09:49 PM

first i would start with a clean car. how many different exposures did u use?

UnderPoweredRS · 12-08-2008, 09:51 PM

Well I just got the camera tonight and just ran out and took them. Thats 3 exposures.

The Captain · 12-08-2008, 10:02 PM

You sure you're doing it right?

blackvr4 · 12-08-2008, 10:04 PM

i think it looks pretty good! especially using a trashcan as a tripod lol.

namdoogwerdna · 12-08-2008, 10:08 PM

well first of all it's not reallllllly in focus, and i would suggest five exposures at least. also, don't shoot while a car is driving by, you can see the streak of lights behind the rear bumper.

i think you should learn how to properly take and edit a photo normally without playing with HDR. i've been shooting for almost a year now and i haven't gotten to the HDR stage.

UnderPoweredRS · 12-08-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by namdoogwerdna

well first of all it's not reallllllly in focus, and i would suggest five exposures at least. also, don't shoot while a car is driving by, you can see the streak of lights behind the rear bumper.

i think you should learn how to properly take and edit a photo normally without playing with HDR. i've been shooting for almost a year now and i haven't gotten to the HDR stage.

You're probably right I should learn more. But I was just playing with my new camera.

UnderPoweredRS · 12-08-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Captain

You sure you're doing it right?

No lol I have never messed with any photo editing or anything like that before.

namdoogwerdna · 12-08-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by UnderPoweredRS

You're probably right I should learn more. But I was just playing with my new camera.

It's cool man I don't blame you. I mean no disrespect, just out of experience I would say get the basics down first.

UnderPoweredRS · 12-08-2008, 10:55 PM

I need to get photo shop. I have MSpaint :-\

UnderPoweredRS · 12-08-2008, 11:03 PM

I tried again even though I know I should learn the basics first.

There is a yellow street light that shines on the shed. So it came out all yellow like but I think it looks much better than my first attempt.

Again trashcan=tripod

97TurboDSM · 12-08-2008, 11:13 PM

first one doesnt look anything like an HDR photo. the second one is better but still looks OOF and your White balance is way off.

Erik · 12-08-2008, 11:26 PM

pics are very grainy, which is too much ISO if im not mistaken. Also, as you mentioned, need to get in focus with the pics. the second one is a better attempt, but i dont think you can achieve HDR in mspaint. i could be wrong, im not all that familiar with HDR

97TurboDSM · 12-08-2008, 11:50 PM

well since he wasnt using mspaint, that isnt the problem. his photos also arent grainy so i'm not sure why you said that. white balance is off in both of them big time and they're oof as mentioned before.

Erik · 12-08-2008, 11:51 PM

how is the first pic not grainy?

97TurboDSM · 12-08-2008, 11:54 PM

because it's not. where are you seeing this phantom grain

CHAOS · 12-09-2008, 12:05 AM

i think hes mistaking it being out of focus and then layered/editted for being grainy.

97TurboDSM · 12-09-2008, 12:05 AM

pretty large mistake there.

Stanic · 12-09-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderPoweredRS

I need to get photo shop. I have MSpaint :-\

big mistake...
the best photos are the ones that come good straight out of the camera... no photoshop or photo editing program can rectify a shot with bad composition...

take the advice already given and get to know your camera... HDR is something to play with as you begin some experience... I have been shooting for several years and I still haven't tried HDR as it doesnt apply to sports photography and macro as well as it does to car photography.

get to know the camera.... white balance, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field... and so on...

**Ender81** · 12-09-2008, 02:25 AM

You can see if your local community college or photo shop offers a beginners class. They offer one at Dan's in Allentown for like 65 and it's just a great way to learn the basics. do that and stay away from Photoshop until you can take a picture you're really happy with, with just the camera. Either way keep working at it and keep in mind that out of 20 shots their might only be one good one, you just have to keep trying different things and learning from your mistakes.

12-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#1
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	my first HDR I'm using a Finepix S1000FD with no tripod. (I used a trash can to hold the camera for these exposures. I really have no clue what I'm doing so go easy on me. __________________ My GC8 UR STi

12-08-2008, 09:51 PM	#3
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	Well I just got the camera tonight and just ran out and took them. Thats 3 exposures. __________________ My GC8 UR STi

12-08-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
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12-08-2008, 10:55 PM	#10
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I need to get photo shop. I have MSpaint :-\ __________________ My GC8 UR STi

12-08-2008, 11:03 PM	#11
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I tried again even though I know I should learn the basics first. There is a yellow street light that shines on the shed. So it came out all yellow like but I think it looks much better than my first attempt. Again trashcan=tripod __________________ My GC8 UR STi

12-08-2008, 09:49 PM	#2
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	first i would start with a clean car. how many different exposures did u use?

12-08-2008, 11:13 PM	#12
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	first one doesnt look anything like an HDR photo. the second one is better but still looks OOF and your White balance is way off. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

12-08-2008, 11:26 PM	#13
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	pics are very grainy, which is too much ISO if im not mistaken. Also, as you mentioned, need to get in focus with the pics. the second one is a better attempt, but i dont think you can achieve HDR in mspaint. i could be wrong, im not all that familiar with HDR __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

12-08-2008, 11:50 PM	#14
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	well since he wasnt using mspaint, that isnt the problem. his photos also arent grainy so i'm not sure why you said that. white balance is off in both of them big time and they're oof as mentioned before. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

12-08-2008, 11:51 PM	#15
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	how is the first pic not grainy? __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

12-08-2008, 11:54 PM	#16
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	because it's not. where are you seeing this phantom grain __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

12-09-2008, 12:05 AM	#17
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i think hes mistaking it being out of focus and then layered/editted for being grainy.

12-09-2008, 12:05 AM	#18
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	pretty large mistake there. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex