Just messing around w/my new program:

[rbf]

I got a new program and have been messing around for a few days.This is all I have for now.I kind of like the craziness but would like to know how I can make them less cartoony.Any helpful pointers/tips is appreciated.

Thanks. :goodjob:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/2255-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/lv2-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/secondattempt-1.jpg

[rhd_civic_ej]

BUTT MONKEY!!!

[DVSRX-7]

the last one is bad ass.. can u put a pic of car in that one? pm me if u can so i can send u a pic

[Danzo]

BUTT MONKEY!!!

First thing I noticed too haha. Graffiti these days is getting less inspired it seems.

[Revmaynard]

Looks pretty badass. Did you come down to the V tonight?

[rhd_civic_ej]

First thing I noticed too haha. Graffiti these days is getting less inspired it seems.

haha ya, i remember back in the day when graffiti had truthful heartfelt messages in it lol

[Dwisforme05]

what program are you using.

[osnap]

im sure its photomatix

[rbf]

BUTT MONKEY!!!

Yes I know eventually someone would have pointed that out.To the right of it [not pictured] is says "Harry Potters"? don't ask.



Looks pretty badass. Did you come down to the V tonight?

I wish..but i did not. :no:

[rbf]

im sure its photomatix

It is,I like it alot.

[Dwisforme05]

im sure its photomatix

you can make some really nice stuff with that program. but most people just put the pictures in it, push a button and think its done.

[rbf]

you can make some really nice stuff with that program. but most people just put the pictures in it, push a button and think its done.

Im here for insight.. :goodjob: Im messing around w/it trying to make less cartoony stuff.
Here is my best: any help?.
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/022And8more-1.jpg

[Dwisforme05]

just play around with the light/gama/ and mico smoothing and stuff. youll get it.

[rbf]

just play around with the light/gama/ and mico smoothing and stuff. youll get it.

Thanks.

[DB4LYFE ™]

I think ur pics rock! Great job man...

~DB4LYFE

[FasTech]

just play around with the light/gama/ and mico smoothing and stuff. youll get it.


Listen to this man, he knows whats up.....lolol

[G.C]

:bowdown::bowdown:
Listen to this man, he knows whats up.....lolol

[rbf]

Listen to this man, he knows whats up.....lolol

So I noticed in the [Your favorite picture of your car in 2008] thread.

Simply amazing. :yes:

[Ol' Gregg]

butt monkey!

[swollix]

Watch out for the halo'ing effect. Don't go too crazy with editing either, makes the pics grainy, and the effect is just overplayed now.

[rbf]

Watch out for the halo'ing effect. Don't go too crazy with editing either, makes the pics grainy, and the effect is just overplayed now.

Thanks for the info.Im not to worried what may be played out or anything I take pictures and have alittle fun.

:goodjob:

[boostedb16]

that last one is bad ass.

[rbf]

Here is a more simple looking attempt:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/011_2_1_0_1_0_1-1.jpg

[JDMJAYDC2]

i think they look fine personally the yaris could do without the white light coming from the wheels but looks great man keep it up the more you do it the more you will learn lil tricks to it

[rbf]

i think they look fine personally the yaris could do without the white light coming from the wheels but looks great man keep it up the more you do it the more you will learn lil tricks to it

I got the program less than a week ago I am still learning everything really.But the halo ring I finally learned how to get rid of and few other things here and there.

Thanks for the + comment! :goodjob:

[rbf]

Update on my work: :goodjob:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/035_6-1.jpg

[Dwisforme05]

getting better.

[swollix]

getting better.

It is so grainy. That is what I hate about Photomatix. A lot of times even with mild HDR it produces a lot of noise. That is why I no longer use it, although I messed with these some:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1009/3169343345_de8965b78a_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/3170173144_aed84561c5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3169343291_85b01eb2bf_o.jpg

[rbf]

It is so grainy. That is what I hate about Photomatix. A lot of times even with mild HDR it produces a lot of noise. That is why I no longer use it, although I messed with these some:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1009/3169343345_de8965b78a_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/3170173144_aed84561c5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3169343291_85b01eb2bf_o.jpg

I like number 2 alot!.It seems only certain pic's turn grainy mainly like the sunset/darker ones w/light poles.Im still working on everything new to this so Im learning.

Thanks everyone for the comments. :goodjob:

[rbf]

getting better.

I know your work is no joke..any tips for what I could do to better myself trying these photo's?.

Thanks,Jh

[rbf]

more from today:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/027_5-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/034_5_6_7-1.jpg

[DVSRX-7]

again nice pics

[rbf]

Here are two as far as me trying to be more realistic:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/019And2more-2.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/029And3more-1.jpg

Then I got carried away again::rolleyes:
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/024_2_1_3-1.jpg

Each photo has it's own flaws but Im still learning I hope to better myself eventually.

Thanks again for all the comments.Reps to all!

[Dwisforme05]

It is so grainy. That is what I hate about Photomatix.

its not photomatix.

i used photomatix on all these and they arent grainy.
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/Dmustang1jpg.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/CameronLeetrufiber-1.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/PattersonBusa-1.jpg

the thing about HDR is, you have to know WHICH exposures to use. you cant just throw in three random exposures and expect an amazing pic.

OP- your getting better. i love the last pic with the storm clouds poking through the trees. like ive said, just play with it and youll get it.

[rbf]

Thanks again,I think my problem w/the grainy pictures is not the program but w/my camera #1 and then my skill has a role in it as well.I'll eventually get it im sure I am trying more each day and it seems to be progressing.

Thanks again everyone.

[swollix]

its not photomatix.
the thing about HDR is, you have to know WHICH exposures to use. you cant just throw in three random exposures and expect an amazing pic.
.

Hmm what exposures do you use then? I actually did the ones I posted in this thread from 1 image shot in RAW. This is the last one I did using multiple exposures:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/3039300373_40d33dabbb_b.jpg

Your pics are too overdone for me, but they are sharp which is what I can't seem to do.

[Dwisforme05]

it all depends on the lighting. there are no specific, or set exposures for a good HDR shot.

everyone has there own taste in HDR, everyone has their own style.

[rbf]

it all depends on the lighting. there are no specific, or set exposures for a good HDR shot.

everyone has there own taste in HDR, everyone has their own style.

Agreed even though I am new to it I'd like to have my own style that is nice.A pal showed me the of your mustang last week.Once I seen it I noticed how crappy mine were actually turning out when I thought they were good.hahaahhaha But now I know the truth and I am trying more things and hopefully they continue getting better.

swollix your photo looks nice as well. :cheers:

[Dwisforme05]

Agreed even though I am new to it I'd like to have my own style that is nice.A pal showed me the of your mustang last week.Once I seen it I noticed how crappy mine were actually turning out when I thought they were good.hahaahhaha But now I know the truth and I am trying more things and hopefully they continue getting better.

swollix your photo looks nice as well. :cheers:

which pic? i have so many of this car its rediculas. whenever i get a new idea/lense/program/ anything i go take pics haha.

but thanks man.

[swollix]

swollix your photo looks nice as well. :cheers:


Thanks, but I am just a noob trying to learn. I just bought my DSLR in November.

[rbf]

Thanks, but I am just a noob trying to learn. I just bought my DSLR in November.

Im more of a noob hahaha.. I use a Canon powershot sd1000 I purchased from a pal.Im sure by the time I can pick up a D40 and the lens I want I should be more capable of doing better hdr's[I got time to practice before I buy one].
I still like what you have done w/your pictures I've seen your threads.
:goodjob:

[swollix]

Im more of a noob hahaha.. I use a Canon powershot sd1000 I purchased from a pal.Im sure by the time I can pick up a D40 and the lens I want I should be more capable of doing better hdr's[I got time to practice before I buy one].
I still like what you have done w/your pictures I've seen your threads.
:goodjob:

Ehh I wouldn't get a D40. Everyone I have talked to who is really into photography says they are garbage:
1)Have to use the menus to change settings
2)Limited to af-s lenses for auto-focus
3)Lack of depth of field preview
4)Doesn't have automagic exposure bracketing
5)Doesn't have built-in control for Nikon wireless flashes

I was originally going to buy the D40, but after talking to people I bought a D70 instead.

[Dwisforme05]

ive always been a fan of canons but you cant go wrong with either company.

[rbf]

Ehh I wouldn't get a D40. Everyone I have talked to who is really into photography says they are garbage:
1)Have to use the menus to change settings
2)Limited to af-s lenses for auto-focus
3)Lack of depth of field preview
4)Doesn't have automagic exposure bracketing
5)Doesn't have built-in control for Nikon wireless flashes

I was originally going to buy the D40, but after talking to people I bought a D70 instead.

Im not sure exactly how serious I plan to get w/photo's but I do know the D40 will make me happy enough[for now].I can always buy a better camera if I decided to and just keep the D40 as a secondary one.
I do appreciate your side of it and what you have heard.Thanks for helping out.
:goodjob:

[rbf]

So I went back out today and tried more: I could have spent more time on last 2 pics.but I can always go back and mess around more later.

:cheers:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/056_7_8-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/039And2more-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/025_6_7-2.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/048And2more-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/072_3_4-1.jpg

[Dwisforme05]

i like the last one the best.

[rbf]

i like the last one the best.

Thanks.

[rbf]

Here are the others from today:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/065_6_7-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/086_7-1.jpg

[rbf]

Some more w/out going overboard.[YES] all these photo's were taken today w/in the same hour.The weather lastnight & today has been crazy!.Wind blowing hard then rains hard then clears up to a beautiful FREEZING day.

Hope you enjoy.:goodjob:
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/049_8_7-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/038And2more-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/041_2_3-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/044_5_6-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/016_7_8-1.jpg

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq14/ef_james22/009And2more-1.jpg