What do you all think

jermdeez · 03-17-2008, 01:32 AM

First couple trys with a large set if shots, more to come!

wtf im really tired?

fourseasonsandles · 03-17-2008, 04:06 AM

You have to use [img] instead of the <img>

jermdeez · 03-17-2008, 01:33 PM

IN all fairness it was 2am!

any advice?

Parker · 03-17-2008, 07:00 PM

it's a little overdone and lacks some contrast. the white looks more grey than it should. try setting the white balance and manually adjusting the colors around the car because you have the halo effect going on

STI/07 · 03-17-2008, 07:11 PM

that is one low garage

jermdeez · 03-17-2008, 07:12 PM

I guess try bringing the white point down? I haven't been using adobe just tone mapping in photomatix

Parker · 03-18-2008, 11:00 PM

i haven't messed with photomatix much, but im thinking the original files aren't capturing enough color/light to give you a decent looking shot to begin with. Plus, you've got some green mixed in with the white which may be throwing things off

jermdeez · 03-19-2008, 01:29 PM

do you rec. I use cs or something to adjust individual color levels? does that shot just suck or what? I thought it was decent but maybe not. is my hdr totally whack

Parker · 03-19-2008, 04:59 PM

i'd try a different location first

jermdeez · 03-19-2008, 06:09 PM

does it look better or worse? I wanted a parking garage shot, I don't know what I look for that is better?

ebelp · 03-20-2008, 06:47 AM

I like the original better. Photomatix has a tendency to make images look too "worked". You can use Photoshop to get a much better result.

jermdeez · 03-20-2008, 11:48 AM

Does just the merging of the hdr work better in photoshop, or the amount of adjustments for tone etc..

the first 2 look pretty neat in hi res.

Parker · 03-20-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebelp

I like the original better. Photomatix has a tendency to make images look too "worked". You can use Photoshop to get a much better result.

really? I think this one above is much better looking than the original posted.

I have only used photoshop for merging so I can't compare but hey, do it in both and see what each program comes up with.

if you shoot in raw and merge in raw, you'll probably get a greater range of adjustments

jermdeez · 03-20-2008, 02:04 PM

i do shoot in raw. I will find me a copy of adobe to install and see what happens.

jermdeez · 03-20-2008, 05:26 PM

some more turds, please give me constructive criticism.

feel like the second would be cool if it didnt look so washed out.

03-17-2008, 01:32 AM	#1
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	What do you all think First couple trys with a large set if shots, more to come! wtf im really tired? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Parker : 03-18-2008 at 10:59 PM. Reason: edited tags to display the pics properly

03-17-2008, 04:06 AM	#2
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: Street Tune! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 2,897 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think You have to use [img] instead of the <img>

03-17-2008, 01:33 PM	#3
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think IN all fairness it was 2am! any advice?

03-17-2008, 07:00 PM	#4
Parker I accept bribes... Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,393 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: What do you all think it's a little overdone and lacks some contrast. the white looks more grey than it should. try setting the white balance and manually adjusting the colors around the car because you have the halo effect going on

03-17-2008, 07:11 PM	#5
STI/07 Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 56 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think that is one low garage

03-17-2008, 07:12 PM	#6
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think I guess try bringing the white point down? I haven't been using adobe just tone mapping in photomatix

03-18-2008, 11:00 PM	#7
Parker I accept bribes... Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,393 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: What do you all think i haven't messed with photomatix much, but im thinking the original files aren't capturing enough color/light to give you a decent looking shot to begin with. Plus, you've got some green mixed in with the white which may be throwing things off

03-19-2008, 01:29 PM	#8
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think do you rec. I use cs or something to adjust individual color levels? does that shot just suck or what? I thought it was decent but maybe not. is my hdr totally whack

03-19-2008, 04:59 PM	#9
Parker I accept bribes... Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,393 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: What do you all think i'd try a different location first

03-19-2008, 06:09 PM	#10
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think does it look better or worse? I wanted a parking garage shot, I don't know what I look for that is better?

03-20-2008, 06:47 AM	#11
ebelp Senior STI Driver Car: 05 PSM STi Fav Mod: XM Location: NY Posts: 368 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think I like the original better. Photomatix has a tendency to make images look too "worked". You can use Photoshop to get a much better result.

03-20-2008, 11:48 AM	#12
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think Does just the merging of the hdr work better in photoshop, or the amount of adjustments for tone etc.. the first 2 look pretty neat in hi res.

03-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#14
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think i do shoot in raw. I will find me a copy of adobe to install and see what happens.

03-20-2008, 05:26 PM	#15
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,581 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: What do you all think some more turds, please give me constructive criticism. feel like the second would be cool if it didnt look so washed out. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.