Show us your setup and the final result!

androostain wrote in post #15718205
This is a band promo shoot I have just finished, I replicated the setup below for all four members of the band, massively regretted not taking my seamless grey backdrop with me, masking was a nightmare. I have produced a video time-lapse of the editing if anyones interested, you can see that here

Great shot. Your video makes me appreciate the result that much more because of your attention to detail. I really liked the way you added the shadows. Seems so simple but I would never think that.

Thanks for your comments guys, really appreciate it

BushWacker wrote in post #15720008
What is the 3d effect at the end when you look at the edits twisting all the way around until you are looking from behind?

Absolutely amazing they should be quite happy with what you did for them...

I created that effect in after effects, you can spread the layers of a PSD in 3d space then move a virtual camera around within that space. There is a plugin called pt_multiplane that with one click arranges the layers for you, you then just have to set your camera movement.

@digitaltuned - where would I get a fake floor like that? If you don't mind me asking

xpfloyd wrote in post #15720658
@digitaltuned - where would I get a fake floor like that? If you don't mind me asking

Dont mind at all, I got it at amazon
http://www.amazon.com …1363439144&sr=8​-3&pi=SL75
It's a giant mouse pad just to let you know the exact material.

That band image is brilliant. Thanks for sharing

DigitalTuned wrote in post #15720877
Dont mind at all, I got it at amazon
http://www.amazon.com …1363439144&sr=8​-3&pi=SL75
It's a giant mouse pad just to let you know the exact material.

Nice one thanks

xpfloyd wrote in post #15721241
Nice one thanks

You got it, no problem at all

androostain wrote in post #15718205
This is a band promo shoot I have just finished, I replicated the setup below for all four members of the band, massively regretted not taking my seamless grey backdrop with me, masking was a nightmare. I have produced a video time-lapse of the editing if anyones interested, you can see that here

Setup:
http://i104.photobucke​t.com …androostain/nic​ksetup.jpg

Result:
http://farm9.staticfli​ckr.com/8101/855910626​1_26da92c273_c.jpg
Only Shadows - City Burning by androo stain, on Flickr

Wow! Bookmarked your Vimeo clip man, as I seriously need to watch that on a regular basis for inspiration! Outstanding results from no small amount of work. Sped up or slowed down, you make it look effortless. Hats off man to some great stuff!

androostain wrote in post #15718205
This is a band promo shoot I have just finished, I replicated the setup below for all four members of the band, massively regretted not taking my seamless grey backdrop with me, masking was a nightmare. I have produced a video time-lapse of the editing if anyones interested, you can see that here

Wow, that is so amazingly better than the usual "four guys with hands in jeans pockets, staring at the camera trying to look tough" shot.

I've moved away from using selections to cut people out of photos. Instead, I create a layer mask and then use a soft brush to paint transparency onto it. I find that technique to be much quicker and more forgiving. In particular, when I make a mistake it's trivial to reverse by swapping black and white and repainting.

This is quickly becoming my favorite thread! keep em coming guys and gals

androostain wrote in post #15720587
I created that effect in after effects, you can spread the layers of a PSD in 3d space then move a virtual camera around within that space. There is a plugin called pt_multiplane that with one click arranges the layers for you, you then just have to set your camera movement.

Very nice touch, it really adds to the conclusion of your time lapse, thanks for the explanation...

Here is an old shot of the moon from around 2 years ago with some old gear that I owned before upgrading.

GEAR-
EOS 30D
Vixen ED80SF telescope
Televue Tripod

The picture only had simple light adjustments using Apple iPhoto.

MobyDick wrote in post #15304269
End result:

IMAGE LINK: http://iampaul.ie/phoe​nix-park-27112012/
Click the picture for the whole set if you like.

I realize it was over 100 pages ago, but I had to bring this one back to the forefront, it just floored me!

androostain wrote in post #15718205
This is a band promo shoot I have just finished, I replicated the setup below for all four members of the band, massively regretted not taking my seamless grey backdrop with me, masking was a nightmare. I have produced a video time-lapse of the editing if anyones interested, you can see that here

Setup:

Result:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/androo_stain/8​559106261/
Only Shadows - City Burning by androo stain, on Flickr

Really cool, real artist there. We had to do something similar in school when we tried green screen video, outside and too small backdrop so we had to mask our actress feets . Short clip but real pain, i am clad we didn't have try anything like you did.

That kind of work inspires me to learn more

androostain wrote in post #15718205
This is a band promo shoot I have just finished, I replicated the setup below for all four members of the band, massively regretted not taking my seamless grey backdrop with me, masking was a nightmare. I have produced a video time-lapse of the editing if anyones interested, you can see that here

Setup:

Result:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/androo_stain/8​559106261/
Only Shadows - City Burning by androo stain, on Flickr

wow.. great job... I'm about to check out the time laspe video, so this might get answered there.

But when you mentioned bringing a background to make masking better, wouldn't that have eliminated your bare speedlight Waaaaay in the back?