Official Automotive Rigs - DIY Thread

rigshots.de wrote in post #13453355
there are enough flat surfaces to fix the suction cups. Windshield, sidewindows, and so on! why does it have to horizontal? Vertical works great! you just need one oder two more cups!

Problem is I only have 2 cups. I'm afraid putting on the side will add more weight or pull to the suction cup.

The Ran wrote in post #13454059
I assume he wants horizontal as he wants a side or 3/4 view where as sticking it on the side of the van would only get you in front or behind. But yeah the windshield, hood, area above the windshield, and the roof if you get a step ladder would all be pretty good.

Yep, I'm looking for 3/4 view. I'm afraid the bus will look weird or out of shape if the suction cup is placed on top.

I like it! Would be super cool to do a rig shot of a muddy vehicle... going through...well, mud

first rig shot ever attempted...borrowed equipment, dirty lens, tons of mistakes made.

(this is from a while back but just now able to post as I was waiting for magazine to print)

Pretty dope though

O3DigitalBath wrote in post #13460289
first rig shot ever attempted...borrowed equipment, dirty lens, tons of mistakes made.

(this is from a while back but just now able to post as I was waiting for magazine to print)

Well done dude! Saw this car at Import Alliance, too hawt.

Here's another from my shoot with the GTR. Again I know, low angle, but came out decent. Cloning could have been better though.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …twolitremedia/6​412168329/

O3DigitalBath wrote in post #13460289
first rig shot ever attempted...borrowed equipment, dirty lens, tons of mistakes made.

(this is from a while back but just now able to post as I was waiting for magazine to print)

awesome shot!

I know this car very very well .. This is Johns car.

^looks like a static almost.

Supra_t wrote in post #13461406
^looks like a static almost.

I have to agree....the EXIF was removed but I'm guessing that's about a half second to a full second exposure. You need one of two things happening car+rig moving faster, or slow down that shutter to about 2.5-5 seconds (depending on how daring your feeling) and try it out there.

I don't think its bad, more blur in the wheels would be nice.

Most of the "pro" shots I see have a lot less blur to the shots than people starting out put in.

example: http://antonwatts.com …wres/6WI2OHnNks​5uZUAq.jpg

O3DigitalBath wrote in post #13462923
I don't think its bad, more blur in the wheels would be nice.

Most of the "pro" shots I see have a lot less blur to the shots than people starting out put in.

example: http://antonwatts.com …wres/6WI2OHnNks​5uZUAq.jpg

Thats because they cant

O3DigitalBath wrote in post #13462923
I don't think its bad, more blur in the wheels would be nice.

Most of the "pro" shots I see have a lot less blur to the shots than people starting out put in.

example: http://antonwatts.com …wres/6WI2OHnNks​5uZUAq.jpg

Take into account that the buildings in the background are extremely far away (If they're in fact even there.....a lot of pro work people crop in back drops and skys.)

Also by no means was I saying the shot of the BMW was not "good", I think it still works quite well.

O3DigitalBath wrote in post #13460289
first rig shot ever attempted...borrowed equipment, dirty lens, tons of mistakes made.

(this is from a while back but just now able to post as I was waiting for magazine to print)

Fantastic shot, well done.

Here's one more from the 355 Berlinetta photosession, hope 'u guys like it

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/dj_edob/6417898​147/

neil1138 wrote in post #13458928

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/neil1138/639754​2943/

Just a change of scenery

EXIF: 0.5 seconds | f/16 | ISO 200 | Sigma 10-20mm | B+W CPL

cool