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Its in CS2 when you open up the pic in RAW, I can't remember the name of it Nick, i've done it to a few of my pics. It adds a darkness around the edges in a circular way.
REMEMBERED IT!, Vignetting, i knew i knew the name.
REMEMBERED IT!, Vignetting, i knew i knew the name.
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Rep Power: 434 yeah i like the effect of vignette. brings more focus to subject and livens an otherwise bland image.
i have 1280x1024 on here: http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pictures/f3601280.jpg
and 1280x800 here:
http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pi...3601280800.jpg
Originally Posted by booba5185
you qouldn't happen to have a 1280x800 version of that would you? i need a new background for my laptop lol
and 1280x800 here:
http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pi...3601280800.jpg
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Originally Posted by infinite012
yeah i like the effect of vignette. brings more focus to subject and livens an otherwise bland image.
i have 1280x1024 on here: http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pictures/f3601280.jpg
and 1280x800 here:
http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pi...3601280800.jpg
i have 1280x1024 on here: http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pictures/f3601280.jpg
and 1280x800 here:
http://subdomain.dirtysamurai.com/pi...3601280800.jpg
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Damnit infinite, i post up something then you just trash mine with yours! lol
Damnit infinite, i post up something then you just trash mine with yours! lol
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Originally Posted by drew22mader
I see it just fine, is it working now?
Damnit infinite, i post up something then you just trash mine with yours! lol
Damnit infinite, i post up something then you just trash mine with yours! lol
edit: i dont even know what im saying anymore haha
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Originally Posted by drew22mader
Nice Kirk, expecially the last one....you shootin in RAW or what?
this one isnt that clear...but you guys keep posting pics of water...so here is some more fire
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when i'm bored and lazy, i'll take super macro pictures inside.
when i'm bored and lazy, i'll take super macro pictures inside.
So I've been educating myself a bit and getting ready for the world of digital photography and I was literally amazed by what one can do...soooo much to learn...so I thought: Since this is a photography thread, why not compile a few of what I so far understand to be the most important factors in taking really vibrant pics with D-SLRs. I know not many ppl own $500+ D-SLRs, but it'll be an interesting imo to further explore our capabilities with our pics and benefit from the inputs of others.. please add any tips you feel are missing or think are necessary..
How about adding your technique with the pic you post?
Tips for shootinf better pics..
1. Proper composition of the picture
2. Shooting in RAW or JPEG mode(which one do you prefer?)
3. Avoiding noise by controlling underexposure
4. Using the optimal range of the sensors(learning to judge good exposures from the LCD)
5. Maximizing sharpness of pics.
6. Anticipating a finished image before making the exposure..etc
How about adding your technique with the pic you post?
Tips for shootinf better pics..
1. Proper composition of the picture
2. Shooting in RAW or JPEG mode(which one do you prefer?)
3. Avoiding noise by controlling underexposure
4. Using the optimal range of the sensors(learning to judge good exposures from the LCD)
5. Maximizing sharpness of pics.
6. Anticipating a finished image before making the exposure..etc
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Rep Power: 434 what i do: take the picture, then edit it in photoshop to look like what i want it to look like.
in the debate of raw vs jpeg, i will tend to shoot in jpeg unless i am shooting something that i absolutely know i will want to edit completely later on (i.e. mission critical images). but my camera is 90% in large, fine JPEG mode, ISO 1600.
in the debate of raw vs jpeg, i will tend to shoot in jpeg unless i am shooting something that i absolutely know i will want to edit completely later on (i.e. mission critical images). but my camera is 90% in large, fine JPEG mode, ISO 1600.
Originally Posted by ramcosca
..."mission critical images"?
Cool Infinite..so do you usually shoot manual or auto? It's a fact that manual is much harder, but when mastered the pics come out a lot better than auto..though these ocassions are counted. It's not many times that we can sit there and set everything up..most ppl usually just point, focus and shoot.
RAW mode sounds great cause after all "PC will edit it", but if the pics are under or overexposed when taken, even after editing them with PC they won't ever show their true colors, even when looking really good..yes, one'd be able to play around with contrast, brightness, tone, etc..but the pic is never really like its target.
I can't wait for my camera.
Last edited by cubanmike26; Mar 31, 2006 at 10:31 PM.
Originally Posted by ramcosca
I asked infinite... he uses the best specs only for his mission critical images. I'm wondering which are those...?
oh ok I sound like such a rookie now but whatever, wait till I get my biatch, it's gonna be like wa pa!! lol
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Originally Posted by cubanmike26
oh ok I sound like such a rookie now but whatever, wait till I get my biatch, it's gonna be like wa pa!! lol
Rookie. Everyone starts out as one, don't worry.
Awesome pic, Drew!
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Originally Posted by ramcosca
..."mission critical images"?
Originally Posted by cubanmike26
He he..not really, but if I'm spending over $600 on a D-SLR, might as well learn how to take awesome pics no? or else what's the point..
Originally Posted by cubanmike26
Cool Infinite..so do you usually shoot manual or auto? It's a fact that manual is much harder, but when mastered the pics come out a lot better than auto..though these ocassions are counted. It's not many times that we can sit there and set everything up..most ppl usually just point, focus and shoot.
Originally Posted by cubanmike26
RAW mode sounds great cause after all "PC will edit it", but if the pics are under or overexposed when taken, even after editing them with PC they won't ever show their true colors, even when looking really good..yes, one'd be able to play around with contrast, brightness, tone, etc..but the pic is never really like its target.
I can't wait for my camera.
I can't wait for my camera.
hurry up and get your camera! haha
