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CleanNeon98 · 01-16-2008, 11:35 PM

2003 BMW Z4 w/ SMG trans...nothing beats driving a car with the top down in 34 degree weather ;)

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2007 Mini Cooper S (now turbocharged with a twin scroll) only 4k miles but automatic unfortunately

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Suggestions on improving pictures is apretiated, the better the pix, the better the sale

I know the BMW came out blurred to all **** cause I wasnt using a tripod or my good camera, but I tried to make it "artistic" and useful at the same time...I still have more cars to shoot this week, so I would like to have some pointers so I can get better pictures. There are about 25-35 per car total, I know the things I have to shoot, just need better ways of doing that.

Thanks much

BMS · 01-16-2008, 11:40 PM

wow, the interior of the mini is hideous, it look like a jukebox

i like rice · 01-16-2008, 11:43 PM

shutter speed is too slow on the Z4 shots, which is why you have camera shake. Increase the iso, shoot a larger aperture, or move it out of the shade.

Zillon · 01-17-2008, 12:25 AM

For interior shots, lay the front seats back and take the shot from the back seat.

CleanNeon98 · 01-17-2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zillon

For interior shots, lay the front seats back and take the shot from the back seat.

Thanks man, and ilikerice...thats the kinda stuff im lookin for. I will definately try to implement your advice for the other cars I have to shoot...

Only trouble is that they want me to take my time and take the pictures to make them as good as I can, but I always have that thought nagging the back of my head reminding me that there is still more work I have to do so I end up rushing through this stuff and it comes out mediocre at best.

SoStock92 · 01-17-2008, 12:54 AM

LOL @ loaner keytag on mini

bmatyeah · 01-17-2008, 01:41 AM

clean up the trash on the floor of the mini, i dont know what you do but i take it these cars are going to be sold. the floor looks grimy in the one shot. shoot wide make it look roomy

97TurboDSM · 01-17-2008, 03:47 AM

troof. shutter too slow and iso not high enough. also, if you have access to any type of steady object it could serve as a tripod. im not really sure what these photos are being used for but i hope they arent being used as advertisement photos. None of the photos taken would entice me to buy an already beautiful machine, if anything, it would turn me off. yea it may be harsh but thats how it is in the real world and if you're photographing high end cars you need high end photos.

i like rice · 01-17-2008, 08:29 AM

ask them to invest in an entry level SLR

GyrlSpeedRT · 01-17-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMS

wow, the interior of the mini is hideous, it look like a jukebox

You took the words right out of my brain! I guess I'm superficial when it comes to the Mini

05Accent · 01-17-2008, 10:28 AM

oh wow the mini has playstation buttens on the steering wheel. (left and right side)

ikozhukhin · 01-17-2008, 05:58 PM

well for one you could use a tripod, that should help when your shooting at in darker area's. another thing when shooting something for show would be balance. that last pic of the interior of the mini, if u leaned the seats back, and took the pic from the trunk so ur a bit further, you could get the whole dash evenly without having to take just half of the dash. oh and when u use the tripod use the self timer so u don't shake it.

italianblaze · 01-17-2008, 07:41 PM

yes tripod +1
you may get some looks but they will make it easier for nice pics son!

CleanNeon98 · 01-22-2008, 08:07 PM

Hmm..are these an improvement at all?? 2003 S-type jaguar

I have some of an S4 4.2 as well but il put them up later

james_ls · 01-23-2008, 01:55 AM

The frames are too large.

White washed interior...

bmatyeah · 01-23-2008, 02:47 AM

There is totally an improvement. Its for a dealership i think the full shot of the car is great, it just needs a better background. The jag shot, great idea, try going head on it will show the car more and hide more of your reflection. The last shot: Interior go as wide as possible, make it look more roomy, its how they photograph houses. What kind of camera are you shooting with anyway, it looks like a point and shoot camera from the reflection?

EvlEgl · 01-23-2008, 03:27 AM

What are you using as a camera??

If your doing interior shots try and center the whole interior in one picture, (a wideangle would be prefered here but I dont know what your working with exactly)

01-16-2008, 11:35 PM	#1
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Some pictures for work...feedback needed (added a pretty kitty in post 14) 2003 BMW Z4 w/ SMG trans...nothing beats driving a car with the top down in 34 degree weather ;) 1. 2. 3. 2007 Mini Cooper S (now turbocharged with a twin scroll) only 4k miles but automatic unfortunately 1. 2. 3. Suggestions on improving pictures is apretiated, the better the pix, the better the sale I know the BMW came out blurred to all ** cause I wasnt using a tripod or my good camera, but I tried to make it "artistic" and useful at the same time...I still have more cars to shoot this week, so I would like to have some pointers so I can get better pictures. There are about 25-35 per car total, I know the things I have to shoot, just need better ways of doing that. Thanks much __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2** : Daily Driver

01-16-2008, 11:40 PM	#2
BMS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne Pa Member #2425 My Ride: just got my license iTrader: (0)	wow, the interior of the mini is hideous, it look like a jukebox __________________ Budriss Motorsports=Greatness Finally got a car a RX-8

01-16-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	shutter speed is too slow on the Z4 shots, which is why you have camera shake. Increase the iso, shoot a larger aperture, or move it out of the shade. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-17-2008, 12:25 AM	#4
Zillon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In Pennsylvania Member #5760 My Ride: 2013 JCW GP iTrader: (0)	For interior shots, lay the front seats back and take the shot from the back seat. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-17-2008, 03:47 AM	#8
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	troof. shutter too slow and iso not high enough. also, if you have access to any type of steady object it could serve as a tripod. im not really sure what these photos are being used for but i hope they arent being used as advertisement photos. None of the photos taken would entice me to buy an already beautiful machine, if anything, it would turn me off. yea it may be harsh but thats how it is in the real world and if you're photographing high end cars you need high end photos. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

01-17-2008, 12:54 AM	#6
SoStock92 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1721 My Ride: 92 BMW 525, 95 BMW 525, 87 BMW 325, 95 BMW 530 iTrader: (0)	LOL @ loaner keytag on mini

01-17-2008, 01:41 AM	#7
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	clean up the trash on the floor of the mini, i dont know what you do but i take it these cars are going to be sold. the floor looks grimy in the one shot. shoot wide make it look roomy

01-17-2008, 08:29 AM	#9
i like rice Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #3858 iTrader: (0)	ask them to invest in an entry level SLR __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-17-2008, 05:58 PM	#12
ikozhukhin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philly Member #2127 iTrader: (0)	well for one you could use a tripod, that should help when your shooting at in darker area's. another thing when shooting something for show would be balance. that last pic of the interior of the mini, if u leaned the seats back, and took the pic from the trunk so ur a bit further, you could get the whole dash evenly without having to take just half of the dash. oh and when u use the tripod use the self timer so u don't shake it. __________________ -----Igor----- My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-17-2008, 07:41 PM	#13
italianblaze Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warminster Member #2973 My Ride: 2007 Ford F-150 Supercrew XLT 5.4 iTrader: (0)	yes tripod +1 you may get some looks but they will make it easier for nice pics son! __________________ 2007 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 5,4L XLT 91 Laser Rs-T Build - on the back burner To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-22-2008, 08:07 PM	#14
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Hmm..are these an improvement at all?? 2003 S-type jaguar I have some of an S4 4.2 as well but il put them up later __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

01-23-2008, 01:55 AM	#15
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	The frames are too large. White washed interior... __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-23-2008, 02:47 AM	#16
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	There is totally an improvement. Its for a dealership i think the full shot of the car is great, it just needs a better background. The jag shot, great idea, try going head on it will show the car more and hide more of your reflection. The last shot: Interior go as wide as possible, make it look more roomy, its how they photograph houses. What kind of camera are you shooting with anyway, it looks like a point and shoot camera from the reflection?

01-23-2008, 03:27 AM	#17
EvlEgl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1412 My Ride: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe iTrader: (0)	What are you using as a camera?? If your doing interior shots try and center the whole interior in one picture, (a wideangle would be prefered here but I dont know what your working with exactly) __________________ 2010 Tsukuba Red Genesis Coupe 3.8 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R [FRSH]

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