Kiwi - GKPE - General Ramblings (4)

[akiwi]

R.I.P my old friend you will be missed.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the kindest.
I take it you where the one that had to do it? That would be very very hard.
Sorry to hear it. Bet the girls are gutted!

Why men don’t write advice columns

Dear Walter:
I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband’s help. When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in the bedroom with a neighbor lady making mad passionate love to her. I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that he’d been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don’t feel I can get through to him anymore.
Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Mrs.Sheila u

Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the jubilee clips holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.
I hope this helps.
Lol.. I knew that was coming.:D

[scotttnz]

Sorry to hear about your dog Tony.

I've been going through old pics again, and came across this. Taken with Tony's 17-40 I think....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0125.jpg

Sunrise 5am 07/08/2007

[akiwi]

Had a ong sleep in today. I'm usually up by 8:00 & woke at 10:00 today. Guess it was the photoshoot from last night. By the time I got the living room back together & all cleaned up it was about 02:30 am

really cool photos though

[akiwi]

Sorry to hear about your dog Tony.

I've been going through old pics again, and came across this. Taken with Tony's 17-40 I think....


Talk about leading lines. Those diagonals of the footprints & shore lead you into the picture

[Don28]

been out and about today, went to Bethells (not sure 'bout the spelling) today after the downpour.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2080/2267985221_a8539742f4.jpg

a random shot - image heavily cropped. the photogs is always behind the lens so... :P
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2213/2267984971_5782a39819.jpg

can anyone post me the link of the challenge thread - "Glow" - can't seem to find it? :P Cheers!

BTW, cool shot scott, talk about perspective! excellent :)

[scotttnz]

Talk about leading lines. Those diagonals of the footprints & shore lead you into the picture

I'm sure that is what i was thinking when I took the pic.....:rolleyes::lol:

[manipula]

Sad news Tony. :(

That's not too bad at all Scott, like that. :)

[scotttnz]

I like those 2 Don!

Thanks Dave.

[akiwi]

been out and about today, went to Bethells (not sure 'bout the spelling) today after the downpour.



a random shot - image heavily cropped. the photogs is always behind the lens so... :P


can anyone post me the link of the challenge thread - "Glow" - can't seem to find it? :P Cheers!
Those are cool Don.
I like the use of foreground elements on the first one.

[scotttnz]

Those are cool Don.
I like the use of foreground elements on the first one.

Yeah, that is what my one is lacking. Foreground interest.

[akiwi]

OK, if we are going to post pictures, here is one from me from yesterday.
Only resized. She has great skin.

[Don28]

thanks guys! I still couldn't quite get the hang of hyperfocal focusing.

props to you guys/gals who pull off amazing landscape shots - much harder than I thought - things like horizon lines really gets to me :P so much you have to keep an eye out for...

[Don28]

u got some cool portraits shots there Pete. my partner's been bugging me for a while now for some glamour shots :P

it is something I will need to read up and get shooting on I think. I can only hold her off for so long. only problem is, if it doesn't look good, she'll have my head for dinner :P

[akiwi]

u got some cool portraits shots there Pete. my partner's been bugging me for a while now for some glamour shots :P

it is something I will need to read up and get shooting on I think. I can only hold her off for so long. only problem is, if it doesn't look good, she'll have my head for dinner :P
I know that problem... Send her to me then ;)

[Moppie]

Well I just signed, scanned, and email back a contract for a new job :)

A much, much, better job :cool:

Details to follow, but everyone in this hemisphere needs to start buying books from www.fishpond.co.nz

[CliveyBoy]

hahaha!!!!

I was so going to say the same thing - and I have only been here 6 months!!! it is completely INSANE!!!!

I've almost been cleaned out almost once a week.........god damn blue-rinse brigade!!!


hahahaha - mental!
I call it the paddock style of driving - no other cars, no lanes, park anywhere at will, and if any cow gets in your way honk furiously, suggest a rectal examination, and buffet it a little.

[Don28]

I know that problem... Send her to me then ;)

lolz :lol: ticket to germany + costs.... I think I will take my chances. that much money can actually get me quite a bit of equipment!

:cool: <-- once I start wearing a pair of sunglasses u guys know the shoot didn't go too well. all part of the learning process :p lolz it will make me learn quicker!

[manipula]

Well lit Pete, very technically good. I feel that her forehead is a bit 'exposed' though, maybe made worse by the hair or high vantage point of the camera? :?

Congrats to Moppie. 8)

[Don28]

Well I just signed, scanned, and email back a contract for a new job :)

A much, much, better job :cool:

Details to follow, but everyone in this hemisphere needs to start buying books from www.fishpond.co.nz (http://www.fishpond.co.nz)

Good luck & congrats with that Moppie!

Seems am not the only one here who couldn't get to sleep :p

[S-S]

i just got home
liked your 1st shot don

[manipula]

It seems like half the Kiwis on this forum are insomniacs... Something in the water?

[Don28]

hey cheers SS!

Yeah looks like a number of GKPE are insomniacs... dunno... always been my problem, I can never get to sleep early... :P

[akiwi]

Well lit Pete, very technically good. I feel that her forehead is a bit 'exposed' though, maybe made worse by the hair or high vantage point of the camera? :?

Congrats to Moppie. 8)
Thank's dave.
I agree with you. She is difficult to photograph in that respect as she has a very high forehead, and with the hair tied back, it makes it worse.
Yes I was standing on a stepladder shooting down, so I gues you could say I was high.

Well I just signed, scanned, and email back a contract for a new job :)

A much, much, better job :cool:

Details to follow, but everyone in this hemisphere needs to start buying books from www.fishpond.co.nz (http://www.fishpond.co.nz)
Congrats... sounds good.

hey cheers SS!

Yeah looks like a number of GKPE are insomniacs... dunno... always been my problem, I can never get to sleep early... :P
I tend to go to bed late & get up early.
During the week I generally don't get to bed till 11:30, & the alarm goes off at 05:30 in the morning.
That said, I slept well & long last night.

[lil_miss]

Well I just signed, scanned, and email back a contract for a new job :)

A much, much, better job :cool:

Details to follow, but everyone in this hemisphere needs to start buying books from www.fishpond.co.nz (http://www.fishpond.co.nz)

Ahhh it was you :) I saw Yvette yesterday and she was asking me if I knew who you were.. I think she got your name slightly wrong and I was stumped for a bit but the forum was mentioned.. :)

[kelstar]

Congrats on the new job Moppie.

[S-S]

hey cheers SS!

Yeah looks like a number of GKPE are insomniacs... dunno... always been my problem, I can never get to sleep early... :P

yeah - going to bed early feels like a waste of a perfectly good evening - even if i've got nothing to do :rolleyes:
and getting up early (or on time!) feels like a waste of a perfectly good morning LOL :lol:

[dgcorner]

Thanks all.

Hey Tony -- just read back... my sympathies. I had to put down 2 of my best buddies when I was young. Gutted me to see the needle of the vet going in and my poor pal going to permanent sleep.

Sorry to hear about your dog Tony.

I've been going through old pics again, and came across this. Taken with Tony's 17-40 I think....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0125.jpg

Sunrise 5am 07/08/2007

Nice one Scott. Makes me wan to step into the pic.

been out and about today, went to Bethells (not sure 'bout the spelling) today after the downpour.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2080/2267985221_a8539742f4.jpg

a random shot - image heavily cropped. the photogs is always behind the lens so... :P
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2213/2267984971_5782a39819.jpg

can anyone post me the link of the challenge thread - "Glow" - can't seem to find it? :P Cheers!

BTW, cool shot scott, talk about perspective! excellent :)

Very good ones Don. Keep practising and you will get the hang of landscapes and hyper focal whatever you call it...

Well I just signed, scanned, and email back a contract for a new job :)

A much, much, better job :cool:

Details to follow, but everyone in this hemisphere needs to start buying books from www.fishpond.co.nz (http://www.fishpond.co.nz)

Congrats Moppie!

I call it the paddock style of driving - no other cars, no lanes, park anywhere at will, and if any cow gets in your way honk furiously, suggest a rectal examination, and buffet it a little.

:lol::lol:

[scotttnz]

Well I just signed, scanned, and email back a contract for a new job :)

A much, much, better job :cool:

Details to follow, but everyone in this hemisphere needs to start buying books from www.fishpond.co.nz (http://www.fishpond.co.nz)

Congrats Moppie!:D
I start my new job tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous.....:rolleyes:


Nice one Scott. Makes me wan to step into the pic.

Thanks John. Anyone think the HDR was overdone? I was quite pleased with the result.

[S-S]

I start my new job tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous.....:rolleyes:

Thanks John. Anyone think the HDR was overdone? I was quite pleased with the result.

nervous is your body's way of preparing you to do a good job - you'll be fine ;-)

didnt notice the photo was hdr so must not be overdone! but ask dave - any hdr that can sneak past him must be just right LOL

[jasestu]

Ok, my aging Dell Inspiron 8600 (768 ram, 1.6 Ghz Pentium M) is staring to frustrate me... Most I can do to upgrade ram is to buy 2 new 1gb modules and biff the existing ones to give me 2 gb. Worthwhile upgrade, or do I just bite the bullet and sink a wad of cash into a new machine?

[scotttnz]

nervous is your body's way of preparing you to do a good job - you'll be fine ;-)

didnt notice the photo was hdr so must not be overdone! but ask dave - any hdr that can sneak past him must be just right LOL

Yep 3 different RAW conversions.

Damn that 17-40 distorts at 17! that horizon has some serious curve to it!

[low orbit]

Not totally sure, but slower the better IIRC. Probably have to get down to 1/400 or slower to get a good blur in the prop.

That's what I thought, cheers :)

depends on wether they're landing or taking off - landing they usually just idling along so quite slow really - anything around 1/125 or so should be okay but you have to watch your panning if using a tele. Taking off is another story 1/250 should be fine.

e.g.
taking off (shot at 1/250)
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/img_2997-800.jpg

landing (same 1/250- not nearly enough blur...)
http://joebloggs.servebeer.com/potn/img_3098-1200.jpg


Thank you, that's what I was after. I won't be the one shooting, a rank amatuer will be so I'll recommend he goes a bit wider and can crop in rather than losing most of the shots through mis timing.

Cheers, Shane.

[low orbit]

Sorry to hear about your dog Tony.

I've been going through old pics again, and came across this. Taken with Tony's 17-40 I think....



Sunrise 5am 07/08/2007

Wow that's quite cool :) Someone mentioned HDR? Didn't look it on first glance, nice.

been out and about today, went to Bethells (not sure 'bout the spelling) today after the downpour.



a random shot - image heavily cropped. the photogs is always behind the lens so... :P


can anyone post me the link of the challenge thread - "Glow" - can't seem to find it? :P Cheers!

BTW, cool shot scott, talk about perspective! excellent :)

Again, cool shots :) the challenge threads should be linked in Tony's, Scott's and my sigs.

Cheers, Shane.

[Sancho]

I call it the paddock style of driving -

Speaking of paddock driving, did you find the lost headlight for the Merc there Chris? LOL that was sooo weird

[low orbit]

Ok, my aging Dell Inspiron 8600 (768 ram, 1.6 Ghz Pentium M) is staring to frustrate me... Most I can do to upgrade ram is to buy 2 new 1gb modules and biff the existing ones to give me 2 gb. Worthwhile upgrade, or do I just bite the bullet and sink a wad of cash into a new machine?

That's not horribly slow ... I'd chuck more mem in, does wonders. (although DDR is blardy expensive compared to DDR2)

I'd also get a second machine. You can never have enough of those.



Congrats on the new job Moppie :D

[low orbit]

Speaking of paddock driving, did you find the lost headlight for the Merc there Chris? LOL that was sooo weird

And what did you two get up to yesterday then? ;)

[jasestu]

That's not horribly slow ... I'd chuck more mem in, does wonders. (although DDR is blardy expensive compared to DDR2)

...and sourcing it in NZ is looking a little tricky at the moment. I can find it on the US Dell site, but not the Asia Pacific one. But I can just order some generic stuff like here (http://www.pricespy.co.nz/pno_3365.html) yeah?


I'd also get a second machine. You can never have enough of those.


Yup, tempted there also. Notebook is hugely useful, but a better bang for buck desktop is sounding great.

[Don28]

I didn't notice it was HDR'd scott. IMO it aint overdone Great job! :)

[Don28]

Again, cool shots :) the challenge threads should be linked in Tony's, Scott's and my sigs.

Cheers, Shane.


Cheers Shane, found it! I'd suggest you guys wear some anti radio-active glasses when viewing my post :cool: lolz

[low orbit]

...and sourcing it in NZ is looking a little tricky at the moment. I can find it on the US Dell site, but not the Asia Pacific one. But I can just order some generic stuff like here (http://www.pricespy.co.nz/pno_3365.html) yeah?



Yup, tempted there also. Notebook is hugely useful, but a better bang for buck desktop is sounding great.

Not here it's not ...

http://dragonpc.co.nz/p.aspx?47640

and ...

http://www.pp.co.nz/Memory-DDR.php

happy hunting :)

[S-S]

I'd also get a second machine. You can never have enough of those.

actually - by definition, you can only have ONE "second" machine - subsequent machines would therefore be designated "third", "fourth"... etc

:D:lol:;)

[Moppie]

Scott, have fun!



Ahhh it was you :) I saw Yvette yesterday and she was asking me if I knew who you were.. I think she got your name slightly wrong and I was stumped for a bit but the forum was mentioned.. :)

Ya, it was me. :)
I had to mention your name when Daniel asked if I had heard of fishpond. It was you who mentioned here last year.



Ok, my aging Dell Inspiron 8600 (768 ram, 1.6 Ghz Pentium M) is staring to frustrate me... Most I can do to upgrade ram is to buy 2 new 1gb modules and biff the existing ones to give me 2 gb. Worthwhile upgrade, or do I just bite the bullet and sink a wad of cash into a new machine?


Throw it away and a buy a new one :)
You might have a hard time finding ram that is compatible, and if you do, don't be surprised if its very expensive.
Keep using until you can spend 1500-2000 on a new machine if you self build, and 1800-2500 if you get someone else to make it.

[low orbit]

Cheers Shane, found it! I'd suggest you guys wear some anti radio-active glasses when viewing my post :cool: lolz

No worries. That's quite cool. Ha any more posts and I'll be catching ss :p

Cheers, Shane.

[low orbit]

actually - by definition, you can only have ONE "second" machine - subsequent machines would therefore be designated "third", "fourth"... etc

:D:lol:;)

lil miss pedantic strokes again ;):p:lol:

yeah yeah I haven't had enough coffee yet :p

[jasestu]

Throw it away and a buy a new one :)


Well, that's probably what I wanted to be told. ;)


You might have a hard time finding ram that is compatible, and if you do, don't be surprised if its very expensive.

Really? Bugger. According to the Dell site, the compatible module is:


[SIZE=2]DDR SDRAM
SO DIMM 200-pin
333 MHz ( PC2700 )
128 x 64
1 x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin

So I figured the stuff on pricespy listed as "[FONT=Verdana]1GB DDR SDRAM 200pin SODIMM Notebook" would do the trick.

[Nzshrimper]

Ok, my aging Dell Inspiron 8600 (768 ram, 1.6 Ghz Pentium M) is staring to frustrate me... Most I can do to upgrade ram is to buy 2 new 1gb modules and biff the existing ones to give me 2 gb. Worthwhile upgrade, or do I just bite the bullet and sink a wad of cash into a new machine?

bite the bullet and get yourself a new one.. reload the old one and throw it on trade me..

get yourself 500 bucks if your lucky...

[Nzshrimper]

Tony sorry to read on your loss.

[jasestu]

bite the bullet and get yourself a new one.. reload the old one and throw it on trade me..

get yourself 500 bucks if your lucky...

Cool. Thanks for the suggestion. Will look at bullet biting. If I ditch the notebook I'll probably donate it to family rather than getting some cash from it. And if I ditch the notebook, then I'll be buying a notebook... If I hold on to this notebook, then I may be looking at buying a desktop. And I thought deciding between a body upgrade and a lens was difficult...

And I've settled my internal mac vs pc debate - I might have a play with iAtkos to satisfy any urges.

[Sancho]

And what did you two get up to yesterday then? ;)

LOL,I think this is Chris's story to share to be honest :)

But i'll just say that we did have fun :)

[Nzshrimper]

and......... the wedding yesterday....

Pissed with rain all day - it was hosing it down...it was also very cold.. Thanks to Mark (Sancho) for his invaluable help.... now i better see what images we could manage to get despite the conditions...........

Yes it was a nightmare...


(*note today not a cloud in the sky bright blue sky and very warm)

[Nzshrimper]

Cool. Thanks for the suggestion. Will look at bullet biting. If I ditch the notebook I'll probably donate it to family rather than getting some cash from it. And if I ditch the notebook, then I'll be buying a notebook... If I hold on to this notebook, then I may be looking at buying a desktop. And I thought deciding between a body upgrade and a lens was difficult...

And I've settled my internal mac vs pc debate - I might have a play with iAtkos to satisfy any urges.

GO MAC - thats my next notebook purchase...

[naqs]

GO MAC - thats my next notebook purchase...

Macbook air?

Those macbooks get very hot tho...

[Nzshrimper]

Macbook air?

Those macbooks get very hot tho...

excellent keeps the house warm too.. 2 for the price of one..

[Sancho]

GO MAC - thats my next notebook purchase...

I REALLY dont want to start a mac v pc thing... but SERIOUSLY?!?!?!

I'd really only go mac if you NEEDED to, bang for buck PC is way better value and more software.

And besides, how is mac going to disappear off the face of the Earth if people keep buying them :)

[Moppie]

GO MAC - thats my next notebook purchase...


You've been talking to Leigh haven't you?
The ways of the darkside are strong my son, but only you can have the strength to resist them.

[Sancho]

Oh, does anyone in CHCH happen to have an olympus camera or a camera soem older Vivitar olympus lenses might fit? I have some lenses here and want to know if they are any good.

Thanks :)

[Sancho]

Oh Chris, did you get my txt?

[naqs]

excellent keeps the house warm too.. 2 for the price of one..

lol :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

I REALLY dont want to start a mac v pc thing... but SERIOUSLY?!?!?!

I'd really only go mac if you NEEDED to, bang for buck PC is way better value and more software.

And besides, how is mac going to disappear off the face of the Earth if people keep buying them :)


but i like the macs....

After i dropped you off last night i went looking for the light unit that fell from the car.. could not find it... :( so i went back to the party.. the river had risen just a touch when i got the ford. So i went for it anyway.. It was a bit deeper than i thought.. :eek:.. when the nose of the Rav disappeared into the water and the lights lit the muddy water, a thought of oh shyte did cross my mind....

Still the rav never let me down and swam to the other side.. a car coming the other way was looking at going for it having seen me splash through... Needless to say i advised that it would be a bad idea.. Still they went to get their toes wet.. drove 5 yards and got stuck...

lol .... I hope they got it out..

[weka2000]

I take it you where the one that had to do it? That would be very very hard.
Sorry to hear it. Bet the girls are gutted!


Yes. Im not as tough as I thought I was. We got her 6months after we got married so 13.5 yrs. Kids are fine. Mum and Dad not so good :o

[Nzshrimper]

You've been talking to Leigh haven't you?
The ways of the darkside are strong my son, but only you can have the strength to resist them.

lol - a Mac you want dont you... there is evil in them (yoda voice)

[Nzshrimper]

Oh Chris, did you get my txt?

give it two hours and vodafone will relay it to me.. ;)

[S-S]

Yes. Im not as tough as I thought I was. We got her 6months after we got married so 13.5 yrs. Kids are fine. Mum and Dad not so good :o

poor tony... was she sick or did old age just catch up with her?

[Sancho]

but i like the macs....

After i dropped you off last night i went looking for the light unit that fell from the car.. could not find it... :( so i went back to the party.. the river had risen just a touch when i got the ford. So i went for it anyway.. It was a bit deeper than i thought.. :eek:.. when the nose of the Rav disappeared into the water and the lights lit the muddy water, a thought of oh shyte did cross my mind....

Still the rav never let me down and swam to the other side.. a car coming the other way was looking at going for it having seen me splash through... Needless to say i advised that it would be a bad idea.. Still they went to get their toes wet.. drove 5 yards and got stuck...

lol .... I hope they got it out..

Haha, thats funny, man that river goes up and down fast! crazy,

Re the light, price a spare up from a wreckers, It should come under the insurance XS. Luckily it was a clean break and all the plugs and clippings were in take. ... LOL man that was freakish :)

[Sancho]

give it two hours and vodafone will relay it to me.. ;)

Pretty much just says DVD is good to go, I'll leave it in the letterbox if we go out. And please remember my batteries :)

[Sancho]

Oh, and to SS and the others that were wanting the wireless range on those flash triggers I have, I just did a line of sight test and it fired to about 35 meters roughly. Should be WAY more than enough :)

[naqs]

Oh, and to SS and the others that were wanting the wireless range on those flash triggers I have, I just did a line of sight test and it fired to about 35 meters roughly. Should be WAY more than enough :)

So when are you making the next order?

[S-S]

Oh, and to SS and the others that were wanting the wireless range on those flash triggers I have, I just did a line of sight test and it fired to about 35 meters roughly. Should be WAY more than enough :)

hmm that sounds pretty good
im in... just have to sort out my budget

let me know when you order next, will see if i can splurge then

[naqs]

hmm that sounds pretty good
im in... just have to sort out my budget

let me know when you order next, will see if i can splurge then

Yea I'm in also... so let me know how much, where to pay, when to pay etc etc

[Sancho]

Yeah I want to get myself some receivers too, I have 1 transmitter and 1 receiver, I am going to get 2 more receivers as I want to see If I can fire 3 flashes with the 1 transmitter :) Should be ok. Will let you guys know when I am doing my next order, won't be too far off.

[Mediation]

omg... Im going to be doing that model shoot today. Its cloudy. Does that mean at 7pm there will not be any good sunset lighting?? should I do the shoot now... Need help and advice...

Cloudy shooting? Dave, Chris, SS?? Tony... anyone

[Mediation]

meh im just going to do the shoot now. I like the lighting at the moment. Nice and clean. Excited!

yeah ill do two sessions. One now and one later on today :)

[jj_photography]

I need help.. Would you guys know any video converter? The video type that the camcorder does is a MPEG. I want to convert to .wav or any other type so that it can be compatible to any other player. But it only works though through VLC.

Cheers

[S-S]

I need help.. Would you guys know any video converter? The video type that the camcorder does is a MPEG. I want to convert to .wav or any other type so that it can be compatible to any other player. But it only works though through VLC.

Cheers

you could use a movie compilation program and then export the clip as whatever format the software offers
but isnt .wav a soundfile?

[Sancho]

SS and Naqs, I have pm'd you both re the triggers.

[naqs]

you could use a movie compilation program and then export the clip as whatever format the software offers
but isnt .wav a soundfile?

yes it is... there is a program called super video converter which will do the trick

[naqs]

SS and Naqs, I have pm'd you both re the triggers.

Received and replied ;)

[S-S]

SS and Naqs, I have pm'd you both re the triggers.

thanks - pm sent ;)

[manipula]

omg... Im going to be doing that model shoot today. Its cloudy. Does that mean at 7pm there will not be any good sunset lighting?? should I do the shoot now... Need help and advice...

Cloudy shooting? Dave, Chris, SS?? Tony... anyone

Clouds are nature's softbox. Cloudy days aren't a bad thing.

I need help.. Would you guys know any video converter? The video type that the camcorder does is a MPEG. I want to convert to .wav or any other type so that it can be compatible to any other player. But it only works though through VLC.

Cheers

Video editing packagae would do it piece of cake. I use Adobe Premiere, but stuff such as Pinnacle should also do it.

you could use a movie compilation program and then export the clip as whatever format the software offers
but isnt .wav a soundfile?

Most software will re-render it, it'll take a while but give you the new clip at the end.

yes it is... there is a program called super video converter which will do the trick


So you were after stripping the audio from an mpeg clip and keeping that?

[lil_miss]

Ya, it was me. :)
I had to mention your name when Daniel asked if I had heard of fishpond. It was you who mentioned here last year.


What sort of job are you doing there?

Yes. Im not as tough as I thought I was. We got her 6months after we got married so 13.5 yrs. Kids are fine. Mum and Dad not so good :o

Aww - sorry to hear about that... I know how I would feel if it was one of our cats.. :(

Yeah I want to get myself some receivers too, I have 1 transmitter and 1 receiver, I am going to get 2 more receivers as I want to see If I can fire 3 flashes with the 1 transmitter :) Should be ok. Will let you guys know when I am doing my next order, won't be too far off.

I could be interested in one as well - can you send me a PM with some info?

[scotttnz]

Another from the same Eastern Beach sunrise:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_0128.jpg

[Mediation]

im back from my first photoshoot. I made sure I used everyones advice. I picked the AF-OS as well focused on the face, shot in raw, Kept it at F1.8-F4... umm yay! 291 shots. Black dress shots and a sweet black bikini as well. She is a natural. Great croation model. Just loading them up now.

Shes keen to be my model. We are going to do an urban shoot next in the city :)

[lil_miss]

im back from my first photoshoot. I made sure I used everyones advice. I picked the AF-OS as well focused on the face, shot in raw, Kept it at F1.8-F4... umm yay! 291 shots. Black dress shots and a sweet black bikini as well. She is a natural. Great croation model. Just loading them up now.

Shes keen to be my model. We are going to do an urban shoot next in the city :)

Nice work - although eek on the F1.8... :/ Hope you got most of her face in focus with that... Look forward to seeing some.

[Wazza]

I'm sorry about your loss Tony. She was lovely.

I just got in from Napier myself.
Nice shots Raikyn. I saw them overhead whilst shooting the wedding in the blistering sun. Checked the weather later, and they said it was 26*C.

I was up in the botanical gardens on the hill, and then afterwards went along to the Southern end of the beach away from the massive crowds. And then spent 30min driving 2km to Queen Victoria in the port, and got a couple of shots there - massively backlit.

It was a VERY difficult wedding to shoot.
Harsh harsh lighting.
My flash won't shoot auto, so I had to keep changing the manual settings, and was shooting from 1/2 to 1/64th settings. (chimp chimp chimp)

Just downloading the pics now to my laptop. Lack of creative shots, lack of big group shots.. As it was SO hot, most left immediately after until meeting up at the reception later, where everyone got drunk and stoned.

[Wazza]

PS. Anyone heading West for a sunset tonight? :p
I need some fresh sea breeze to get over a busy couple days (really a couple of weeks :p)

[Mediation]

Only adjusted the exposure and contrast. No smart sharpen... Just one of my shots. Please dont burn me to the ground.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2199/resizegh7.jpg

[lil_miss]

Only adjusted the exposure and contrast. No smart sharpen... Just one of my shots. Please dont burn me to the ground.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2199/resizegh7.jpg

It looks ok for a first go - needs a bit more PP though...

[Mediation]

cheers. Umm any tips on how to PP model shoots?? what should I be aiming for. I want them to look as natural as possible. Dont want to over PP them.

[Wazza]

Attractive indeed. Maybe try not shooting completely wide open. Say 2.8 to 4 and you'll still get great bokeh, and more DOF and better keeper rate.

When you likely to do the next shoot? If I was around, I'd lend you my 50 1.4.

Monday/Tuesday I've got a shoot on Bethells
Wednesday shooting at Piha
And then I'm pretty much running out of time.

[lil_miss]

cheers. Umm any tips on how to PP model shoots?? what should I be aiming for. I want them to look as natural as possible. Dont want to over PP them.

I think it just needs a bit more contrast to it... her face needs to be lit a bit more - were you using flash? In this particular image that blown out bit to the right is a bit distracting but you cant do much about that...

You dont need to overdo it to make it still look natural - it just needs to pop a bit mroe - it looks a little flat :S

[Mediation]

cool thanks lil_miss! ill keep those points in mind. Nah didn't use flash. Ah ha ill remember that " little pop" word. And flat. Alright so im thinking a bit of S curves will help that.

I really liked this. Enjoyed it so much. I love talking and directing. I watched jacob the photographer and all those glamor shooters video clips. And I always showed the model how to pose then let her do stuff. I really enjoy model shooting. Such a modern, cool thing to do.

[lil_miss]

You should always use flash even in daylight....

[manipula]

You should always use flash even in daylight....



Couldn't disagree more. Sorry but... :?

[lil_miss]

I'll rephrase that then - as i know there are times when you wouldnt want to.. it also depends on what style of shot you want.. in the case of someone learning like Matt - I think it would be beneficial to use fill flash.

[manipula]

Yup. Outside trying to shoot stuff without flash is either the process before producing average shots, or a LOT of messing about with the camera and angles. Generally I'd say jumping in for that would be running before walking...

P.S. ;)

[CliveyBoy]

I could be interested in one as well - can you send me a PM with some info?
Unless someone is wanting to add to existing controllers, I would strongly suggest looking at
http://www.radiopopper.com/blog/index.php

They will be released in a few weeks, but there may be some delay in getting them in the part of the world.

The RadioPopper avoids the line-of-site problems with Canon's infra-red system, and bright light signal degradation, while preserving the full E-TTL which does such a great job (usually).

[jasestu]

...and those el cheapo basic radiopoppers that are due a few months after the P1 sound like a lovely economical solution. I'd expect some pretty huge shipping delays though - given the buzz they've generated on popular blogs like strobist.


Was someone looking at a Sterlingtek battery order sometime soon?

[scotttnz]

That's a nice shot for your first go Matt!

[low orbit]

LOL,I think this is Chris's story to share to be honest :)

But i'll just say that we did have fun :)


and......... the wedding yesterday....

Pissed with rain all day - it was hosing it down...it was also very cold.. Thanks to Mark (Sancho) for his invaluable help.... now i better see what images we could manage to get despite the conditions...........

Yes it was a nightmare...


(*note today not a cloud in the sky bright blue sky and very warm)

Cool. Thought it would have been something like that ...

[Raikyn]

Steam train leaving the bay after another successful Art Deco weekend

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6679/train2800x533bwxg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[scotttnz]

Cool train shot! Is it on a downhill, or is the camera on an angle?

What does everybody think of this? New edit of a photo from xmas 2006.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_2195.jpg

[manipula]

Would have been quite cool without the window frame...

[scotttnz]

Would have been quite cool without the window frame...

I took the photo through the door to catch Daniel playing with his favourite birthday present when he didn't know anyone was watching.....

[iKirst]

Loads more stunning shots in my absense, I see :)
I'd multi quote, but my concentration levels are at about nil.
Monday to Friday I did about 55 hours work (including traveling right up to Kaitaia via Monganui.. didn't have time to stop for fish and chips though :p), Saturday was another 5, then about 5 today (including cleaning my car - it's contractual that I clean it once a week :lol:)
I only have to see 24 customers a week, but I managed 40 somehow.

Had very little sleep and very little nourishment. Minds been in over overdrive

Our showroom is having it's official opening this week, so I'm predicting another run of mayhem.

Somebody shoot me

Congrats to Moppie on the new employment.

I'm sure I've missed something else, so I apologise before I get in trouble for it ;)

Meanwhile, I now have a date with the Sky remote and the TV *dies*

[Raikyn]

Cool train shot! Is it on a downhill, or is the camera on an angle?

What does everybody think of this? New edit of a photo from xmas 2006.



Camera is on a bit of an angle. Bad technique, usually for landscapes I have to rotate the shots a couple of degrees counter-clockwise, if I'm not using a tripod :oops:
Most of the time though I just leave my shots slightly angled though.

[Raikyn]

Somebody shoot me



Glamour in the new showroom? ;)

[tongmaster]

Yes. Im not as tough as I thought I was. We got her 6months after we got married so 13.5 yrs. Kids are fine. Mum and Dad not so good :o
Sorry to hear about your loss Tony. Takes a while to get going again too.

[Mediation]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3467/resizedhu3.jpg

Still going through them. Light editing... This one still needs a bit of work. I know its a bit soft on the face (need to smart sharpen it). But damn I love photographing gorgeous women.

This one also needs to be smart sharpened, dodge eyes etc. Just wanted to share. Still light editing stage.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/453/resized2iz0.jpg

Is a bit soft, but I quite like it. Looks oldschool :p

[dgcorner]

Dave, will ring you when I get off work tomorrow. Is Bruce coming?

[Mediation]

Sorry i didn't realize its not work safe or anything like that.

[manipula]

Still going through them. Light editing... This one still needs a bit of work. I know its a bit soft on the face (need to smart sharpen it). But damn I love photographing gorgeous women.


Hehe and so it begins. :p Every young bloke I've ever seen (and quite a lot of older ones) who has photographed a pretty girl has felt that euphoria. Including me. The next stage you'll go through is wanting to do it more often, and whether the sole goal, or a part of the reasons you want to, and whether you realise or admit to it or not, it WILL have something to do with the fact that pretty ladies satisfy the sexual urges of blokes.

EVERY bloke I've ever seen enter this stage (including me) has got a 'kick' out of it, whether they admit it or not.

The trick now Matt is to keep going whilst maintaining a level of professionalism til you get to the point where that novelty wears off and it becomes a way of expressing your photographic goals like your urban work. And stay well away from the old seedy bloke sat whacking off in his room mentality that afflicts so many guys in this situation. I dare say there's at least 200 of them on this forum.

Part of the process dude, enjoy it.

The shot above itself, I quite like, but it's soft all over? The quality been killed in resizing down you think? :?

[lil_miss]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3467/resizedhu3.jpg

Still going through them. Light editing... This one still needs a bit of work. I know its a bit soft on the face (need to smart sharpen it). But damn I love photographing gorgeous women.

This one also needs to be smart sharpened, dodge eyes etc. Just wanted to share. Still light editing stage.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/453/resized2iz0.jpg

Is a bit soft, but I quite like it. Looks oldschool :p


There's only so much smart sharpen can do - I dont think it will fix the softness. They are good compositionally and lighting is ok - but the softness is not quite right :(

[manipula]

Dave, will ring you when I get off work tomorrow. Is Bruce coming?

Bruce and his lovely other half are coming, as is Bob and myself. bruce has picked out a couple of restaurants, one Italian one Asian food, we were meeting him on Courtney Place at 6:30 or so. Obviously Bruce and the other half have to get from work too, but didn't wanna make it too late as everyone's at work the day after.

You any idea where your hotel is?

[Mediation]

Hehe and so it begins. :p Every young bloke I've ever seen (and quite a lot of older ones) who has photographed a pretty girl has felt that euphoria. Including me. The next stage you'll go through is wanting to do it more often, and whether the sole goal, or a part of the reasons you want to, and whether you realise or admit to it or not, it WILL have something to do with the fact that pretty ladies satisfy the sexual urges of blokes.

EVERY bloke I've ever seen enter this stage (including me) has got a 'kick' out of it, whether they admit it or not.

The trick now Matt is to keep going whilst maintaining a level of professionalism til you get to the point where that novelty wears off and it becomes a way of expressing your photographic goals like your urban work. And stay well away from the old seedy bloke sat whacking off in his room mentality that afflicts so many guys in this situation. I dare say there's at least 200 of them on this forum.

Part of the process dude, enjoy it.

The shot above itself, I quite like, but it's soft all over? The quality been killed in resizing down you think? :?

harhar Yeah do you think I should have taken my UV filter off?? I guess its soft because a used such a narrow DOF on my 50mm :oops:

But lesson learned. I should really keep it around F2-4 or something. Or maybe I was just too excited and moved around too much.

It is very exciting. She told me that when im photographing its as if she has seen a different side of me that she has never seen before. I dont know what that meant. But I hope it was good :)

[dgcorner]

Bruce and his lovely other half are coming, as is Bob and myself. bruce has picked out a couple of restaurants, one Italian one Asian food, we were meeting him on Courtney Place at 6:30 or so. Obviously Bruce and the other half have to get from work too, but didn't wanna make it too late as everyone's at work the day after.

You any idea where your hotel is?

Staying at the Quest on Gilmer, 10 Gilmer Terrace. I can most likely find you guys at Courtney Place. I want to freshen up. Wondering if I should bring my 20D or P&S...:rolleyes:

EDIT: I think I will take the P&S...

[lil_miss]

harhar Yeah do you think I should have taken my UV filter off?? I guess its soft because a used such a narrow DOF on my 50mm :oops:

But lesson learned. I should really keep it around F2-4 or something. Or maybe I was just too excited and moved around too much.

I read something the other day that f5.6 is good for portraits.. I tried it yesterday and it proved true...
The UV filter shouldnt make a difference unless its a crap one ;) heh

[Mediation]

It is a Hoya one. Some at F2.5 are sharp and some are not. I think it was because I take the shot and quickly move :(. I should hold my damn body still... You guys have probably seen me shoot before. I lie down, jump up. Yikes!

I couldn't imagine what it must be like shooting people and getting paid for it. Much respect. Must be hard to do.

[lil_miss]

Shooting at f2.8 or whatever is a bit hit and miss - you have to be bang on with yoru focus or it doesnt work...

[Mediation]

Ah I see :O. How do you move your body when shooting? nice and strong... I know its a dumb question.

I need a monopod :p

[manipula]

harhar Yeah do you think I should have taken my UV filter off?? I guess its soft because a used such a narrow DOF on my 50mm :oops:

But lesson learned. I should really keep it around F2-4 or something. Or maybe I was just too excited and moved around too much.

It is very exciting. She told me that when im photographing its as if she has seen a different side of me that she has never seen before. I dont know what that meant. But I hope it was good :)

Unless you were stood there acting all 'tripod' and rooling I doubt it meant she thought you were being a letch. Everyone I know I've ever let along to a shoot has said something similar about me.

Couple of things. I looks soft not due to DOF, because I can't see any area close around here face that is sharp. I know my 300D didn't give the sharpest of images, but the biggest culprit I found with people is when I resize them down to 600x400px or whatever that it looks soft. I always do USM on both the full size image, and then again at any size I crop it to for display.

I doubt the filter would have made much difference to sharpness if it was clean.

In the top shot, you can see the elastic marks across her back from her bra. Now as dodgy as it sounds, if and when it's possible if I know a model is doing anything open backed, or bare chested, bare bum etc, I suggest she ditches the bra and knickers as long before the shot as possible, and wear something lose instead. This enters the area where the model needs to trust you and not think you're up to something, but if she does and you explain why they're usually comfortable. Half of my 'regulars' used to arrive at shoots with pyjama bottoms and a loose shirt on. Hardly glam but it stopped the elastic marks.

Can I also ask, is she a pretty friend or actually a model?

Staying at the Quest on Gilmer, 10 Gilmer Terrace. I can most likely find you guys at Courtney Place. I want to freshen up. Wondering if I should bring my 20D or P&S...:rolleyes:

EDIT: I think I will take the P&S...

I'll look that up John and see if it isn't easier for us to meet you at the hotel and find Bruce together. :)

[wendyc]

Whew Im back, what a weekend, moved my daughter and her partner and baby to be, all good, hard work but they have found a great place and all good.

What did I miss?

Tony, so sorry about Tess, she was a lovely dog :(. I hope the girls are ok.

Back later, dinner time, have to catch up....

[manipula]

Ah I see :O. How do you move your body when shooting? nice and strong... I know its a dumb question.

I need a monopod :p

Monopod the most useless thing I've ever bought. ;)

Stand legs firm, if you're not at full standing height or crouched down and somewhere in between, spread your feet some to brace your body a bit. Get the right hand on the shutter, left under the lens like you're cradling it. On a longer lens get the hand out near the end of the lens itself but try not to upset the manual focus ring. Then get your arms in by your side, upper arms against your body, tight in, like you're trying to show off your fake cleavage or readying a boxing guard. Don't force it so much that you're all tight and rigid, but be fluid and braced.

DOF wise, I use between 2.8 and 8, with the 2.8 and 4 being used most. Anything down at 1.8 or lower is asking for trouble unless you're in an enclosed environment and/or you can take your time to get the shots, if she's laid down say.

[Mediation]

Shes a pretty friend :p

[manipula]

In which case she looks pretty relaxed doing the 'modelling thing' fr someone who's not done it before. Thumbs up for not having the rabbit in the headlights look. :)

[lil_miss]

Ah I see :O. How do you move your body when shooting? nice and strong... I know its a dumb question.

I need a monopod :p

I flit around too - especially with weddings - no time for going slow.... if your shutter speed is good enough though it shouldnt matter unless you move really quick.. heh

I agree with Dave - I couldnt find anywhere that it looked like you'd try to focus - the whole thing is soft in general... what shutter speed were those taken with?

[Sancho]

I say Matts next investment is a wee flash :) Actually matt, there isa canon 380ex already hit reserve for $155 on tardme at the mo... I just missed out on a second 550 :|

[Mediation]

Monopod the most useless thing I've ever bought. ;)

Stand legs firm, if you're not at full standing height or crouched down and somewhere in between, spread your feet some to brace your body a bit. Get the right hand on the shutter, left under the lens like you're cradling it. On a longer lens get the hand out near the end of the lens itself but try not to upset the manual focus ring. Then get your arms in by your side, upper arms against your body, tight in, like you're trying to show off your fake cleavage or readying a boxing guard. Don't force it so much that you're all tight and rigid, but be fluid and braced.

DOF wise, I use between 2.8 and 8, with the 2.8 and 4 being used most. Anything down at 1.8 or lower is asking for trouble unless you're in an enclosed environment and/or you can take your time to get the shots, if she's laid down say.

wow thanks for that dave. Sweet advice!

[S-S]

cheers. Umm any tips on how to PP model shoots?? what should I be aiming for. I want them to look as natural as possible. Dont want to over PP them.

decide what part of the photo you want to emphasise and gently fade anything which detracts from that

You should always use flash even in daylight....

:confused: not so sure about that, really depends what you are doing

Couldn't disagree more. Sorry but... :?

im leaning more your way - but i know why she said that

What does everybody think of this? New edit of a photo from xmas 2006.

i really like the diptych effect, interesting shot
door frame is a little too thick though

Monopod the most useless thing I've ever bought. ;)

i only use mine for bracing long tele shots

[Mediation]

I flit around too - especially with weddings - no time for going slow.... if your shutter speed is good enough though it shouldnt matter unless you move really quick.. heh

I agree with Dave - I couldnt find anywhere that it looked like you'd try to focus - the whole thing is soft in general... what shutter speed were those taken with?

Well I activated one focus point and aimed it at one eye, always changed the focus point depending at what angle I was on. On AF-OS mode. My 300D is really slow. So I think I went real trigger happy, often having to wait for the pics to load onto the CF card. Popping off shots. I think may be that made the camera constantly find focus?? meh must be the DOF. Ill try F2.8 next time.

[Mediation]

Yup I can confirm that it was my use of Aperture. F3.5 is sharp. Cheers Lil_miss and Dave for pointing that point out right away. I dont understand why my 50mm is soft wide open though.

FECK!!!!

[S-S]

most lenses arent their best at their widest aperture... even the really expensive ones

[lil_miss]

:confused: not so sure about that, really depends what you are doing



yeah it didnt come out as I meant it to (see my other post about it)


Yup I can confirm that it was my use of Aperture. F3.5 is sharp. Cheers Lil_miss and Dave for pointing that point out right away. I dont understand why my 50mm is soft wide open though.

FECK!!!!

What was the shutter speed.

[S-S]

What was the shutter speed.

well, one of them was 1/4000 sec according to the exif, aperture f/2.5
might be technique letting that one down

[lil_miss]

well, one of them was 1/4000 sec according to the exif, aperture f/2.5
might be technique letting that one down

Ah - I cant see exif on this browser...

[S-S]

Ah - I cant see exif on this browser...

me neither, i saved it and clicked properties

[Mediation]

well, one of them was 1/4000 sec according to the exif, aperture f/2.5
might be technique letting that one down

Yup. Ive worked out that humans need delicate technique. Its not like big concrete blocks or steal structures :)

At least I have learned something:cool:

Wide aperture = accuracy. Taking my time and keeping still.

[S-S]

practice makes perfect
youre doing great considering youre new to slr photography

[Moppie]

What sort of job are you doing there?



I'm going to be the new Ops Manager, should be a lot of hard work, and a lot of fun. :cool:


At least I have learned something:cool:



There looking good, shooting people requires a very different understanding than shooting urban.

[downunder]

For those interested here are some photos from the explosion in Howick this morning.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stevekellerpics/HasanBaba

[joeseph]

For those interested here are some photos from the explosion in Howick this morning.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stevekellerpics/HasanBaba
very good set - interesting to see the "dynamite deal" sign on the shop next door...

[lil_miss]

For those interested here are some photos from the explosion in Howick this morning.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stevekellerpics/HasanBaba

We went into Howick Village for lunch and saw all the carnage... :S do they know what it was yet?

[downunder]

very good set - interesting to see the "dynamite deal" sign on the shop next door...

Yeh thats at the "Barrell Inn" pub

We went into Howick Village for lunch and saw all the carnage... :S do they know what it was yet?

No, it's been closed all day, spoke to a local cop this morning and he said it was a fire and then an explosion and I know they have gas bottles out the back, he also said it may have been deliberate so just have to wait and see. I was staying just 3 houses up on cook street and never even heard the bang at 3am, but woke to people talking at about 4am and flashing lights etc...

[lance v]

The latest adition to out family:D:D
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4933399#post4933399

[Sancho]

Just discovering the strobe feature on the 550ex...

http://stuff.visualtwist.com/belinda/ninja_strobe.jpg

Flashes are fun :)

[lance v]

Just discovering the strobe feature on the 550ex...

http://stuff.visualtwist.com/belinda/ninja_strobe.jpg

Flashes are fun :)

Arghh yes. u can do a shot where if u can keep ur head and torso still for long enough u can end up with about 30 arms:D

[Wazza]

Steam train leaving the bay after another successful Art Deco weekend


Lovely train that was - also caught a glimpse of it too - believe it was in Napier also. (the weekend really was a mad rush for me)

Matt, I was going to point out some things, but manipula already made the points I was going to say. Bra marks etc. And overall softness should be dead sharp on the eyes no matter what - even if it's a soft focus look overall, I feel the eyes should still captivate you.

Ended up in Muriwai myself tonight, fired off a few shots, some good. Some terrible (but limiting shooting gannets with a 105mm lens on a 1D :p)

Seems no one is keen to catch up during week/anytime for photos. I'm also throwing a small party at my place on Friday evening - music/drinks/nibbles/photos on the Bravia LCD - my family and friends there, plus anyone from here welcome along too. Just sent an invite to the ones on facebook in Auckland. :)

[akiwi]

and......... the wedding yesterday....

Pissed with rain all day - it was hosing it down...it was also very cold.. Thanks to Mark (Sancho) for his invaluable help.... now i better see what images we could manage to get despite the conditions...........

Yes it was a nightmare...


(*note today not a cloud in the sky bright blue sky and very warm)

Sounds like the wedding from hell. Hope you got some good photos though.

Yes. Im not as tough as I thought I was. We got her 6months after we got married so 13.5 yrs. Kids are fine. Mum and Dad not so good
. Let's change the subject. How is the weather there?

Only adjusted the exposure and contrast. No smart sharpen... Just one of my shots. Please dont burn me to the ground.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2199/resizegh7.jpg
She is stunning. Apply curves a little to increase the contrast.

Steam train leaving the bay after another successful Art Deco weekend

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6679/train2800x533bwxg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Wow... that's a HUGE steam train. really nice.
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3467/resizedhu3.jpg

Still going through them. Light editing... This one still needs a bit of work. I know its a bit soft on the face (need to smart sharpen it). But damn I love photographing gorgeous women.

This one also needs to be smart sharpened, dodge eyes etc. Just wanted to share. Still light editing stage.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/453/resized2iz0.jpg

Is a bit soft, but I quite like it. Looks oldschool
As mentioned b4. Stunning but a little soft.
Dave has already mentioned that the aperture is probably too wide open.
In the studio i normally use about F8. It is meant to be the lenses sweet spot & ensures the face / eyes are focused.

Hehe and so it begins. Every young bloke I've ever seen (and quite a lot of older ones) who has photographed a pretty girl has felt that euphoria. Including me. The next stage you'll go through is wanting to do it more often, and whether the sole goal, or a part of the reasons you want to, and whether you realise or admit to it or not, it WILL have something to do with the fact that pretty ladies satisfy the sexual urges of blokes.

EVERY bloke I've ever seen enter this stage (including me) has got a 'kick' out of it, whether they admit it or not.

The trick now Matt is to keep going whilst maintaining a level of professionalism til you get to the point where that novelty wears off and it becomes a way of expressing your photographic goals like your urban work. And stay well away from the old seedy bloke sat whacking off in his room mentality that afflicts so many guys in this situation. I dare say there's at least 200 of them on this forum.

Part of the process dude, enjoy it.

The shot above itself, I quite like, but it's soft all over? The quality been killed in resizing down you think?

I agree with all he said.
A great accessory is a reflector. I did quite a few shoots with the reflector propped up against a cheap tripod & weighted with a small sand bag. Means you don't need an assistant.



Ah I see :O. How do you move your body when shooting? nice and strong... I know its a dumb question.

I need a monopod
Forget the monopod idea.
how would that help you. For photographing person you need s much manoeuvrability as possible with the camera to focus & frame. A monopod will only get in the way. And it only really helps with long telephoto shots in low light to steady the camera... which you are not doing.

Unless you were stood there acting all 'tripod' and rooling I doubt it meant she thought you were being a letch. Everyone I know I've ever let along to a shoot has said something similar about me.

Couple of things. I looks soft not due to DOF, because I can't see any area close around here face that is sharp. I know my 300D didn't give the sharpest of images, but the biggest culprit I found with people is when I resize them down to 600x400px or whatever that it looks soft. I always do USM on both the full size image, and then again at any size I crop it to for display.

I doubt the filter would have made much difference to sharpness if it was clean.

In the top shot, you can see the elastic marks across her back from her bra. Now as dodgy as it sounds, if and when it's possible if I know a model is doing anything open backed, or bare chested, bare bum etc, I suggest she ditches the bra and knickers as long before the shot as possible, and wear something lose instead. This enters the area where the model needs to trust you and not think you're up to something, but if she does and you explain why they're usually comfortable. Half of my 'regulars' used to arrive at shoots with pyjama bottoms and a loose shirt on. Hardly glam but it stopped the elastic marks.

Can I also ask, is she a pretty friend or actually a model?



I'll look that up John and see if it isn't easier for us to meet you at the hotel and find Bruce together.
I agree with everything he said.

Just discovering the strobe feature on the 550ex...

http://stuff.visualtwist.com/belinda/ninja_strobe.jpg

Flashes are fun

Hehe. I have done some of that too. The kids love it.

[wendyc]

I'm going to be the new Ops Manager, should be a lot of hard work, and a lot of fun. :cool:


Congratulations Moppie, good luck with the new job and keep an eye out for cool books for us :D.

Sounds like it was not the best weekend for weddings, SS how did yours go?

Lil Miss, when do we get so see some pics of your trip? Did you get some good underwater ones? I checked your blog but no update yet ;)
No pressure :rolleyes:

Argggg, Monday mornings! Have a good week all.

[lil_miss]

Lil Miss, when do we get so see some pics of your trip? Did you get some good underwater ones? I checked your blog but no update yet ;)
No pressure :rolleyes:

hehe sorry - probably wont be posting any on here... I've got them in albums on my facebook which I've shared with those who wanted to see them... I wont be putting them on our blog either as thats purely for the work done by Momentz not really us in general :) Most were just snap shots - no time for setting up fancy stuff. There was nothing within the 25gb that was spectacular I'm afraid.. heh

[Sancho]

*sigh* another crappy day. Week 1 of the holiday over and we have had 2 days where it hasn't pissed down :| Think I need to just accept it and get out there anyway instead of waiting for it LOL ... might head up to the Hotpools or something maybe...

Anyway know what a good price for a nikon sb-28 would be?