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#1602
I was reading earlier about this subject, one quote was something like "those that can't do it are the one's that look down on it".
#1603
I can honestly say that I don't know how to do HDR. Or at least, well. Mainly due to lack of experience.
I don't look down on it. I've seen some jaw dropping HDR's and I could only hope that I could become half that proficient in it someday. I have different reasons/objections, however, to there being a built in capabilities for HDR production. Reasons which I'll keep to myself since I know some may not agree.
But that's my take on it.
I don't look down on it. I've seen some jaw dropping HDR's and I could only hope that I could become half that proficient in it someday. I have different reasons/objections, however, to there being a built in capabilities for HDR production. Reasons which I'll keep to myself since I know some may not agree.
But that's my take on it.
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I can do it, but not the way I like them.
I really despise the over processed stuff that you see everywhere.
There are some that work, but most of the time IMO they don't.
I really despise the over processed stuff that you see everywhere.
There are some that work, but most of the time IMO they don't.
#1605
That wasn't a dig at you guys.
Here's what I was reading today. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2010/archives/10746
Here's what I was reading today. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2010/archives/10746
#1606
all work and no play
my thoughts on HDR are this. Those that know how to use it, and use it well, make some amazing images. The problem is that there are too many people that start and just go ape shit and take good pictures and make them worse in some instances
#1607
That wasn't a dig at you guys.
Here's what I was reading today. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2010/archives/10746
Here's what I was reading today. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2010/archives/10746
This. All of it this.
#1608
That's done anyways when people start using anything, single image or not.
#1609
Ape shit yes, but it's part of learning.
Both are the same image just processed differently.
today
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/reverseimage/4702045124/" title="C&O Canal GeorgeTown by jupitersolo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1306/4702045124_c1149df79f_b.jpg" width="674" height="1024" alt="C&O Canal GeorgeTown" /></a>
Last year
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/reverseimage/3587605806/" title="Canal by jupitersolo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3587605806_62e0ed4c3d_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" alt="Canal" /></a>
Both are the same image just processed differently.
today
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/reverseimage/4702045124/" title="C&O Canal GeorgeTown by jupitersolo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1306/4702045124_c1149df79f_b.jpg" width="674" height="1024" alt="C&O Canal GeorgeTown" /></a>
Last year
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/reverseimage/3587605806/" title="Canal by jupitersolo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3587605806_62e0ed4c3d_b.jpg" width="682" height="1024" alt="Canal" /></a>
#1611
Earth-bound misfit
I feel like having it widely available in camera will cheapen the work of people who have mastered the software. I could care less, personally about it being available, but could understand if people who process HDR's were bummed about it.
#1612
Earth-bound misfit
As an aside, I just purchased CS5 and LR3 upgrades. I've never used LR...shooting these horse shows has finally tipped my scales. It will really speed my workflow, and I'm totally stoked about it.
#1613
Welcome to 2010...
#1614
Earth-bound misfit
Why, thank you! Some of us have to be a little careful how often we spend money.
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#1616
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#1617
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I don't think it will cheapen the work because I don't think it will be a replacement to software. But, I have been wrong about these kinds of things in the past.
#1618
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That wasn't a dig at you guys.
Here's what I was reading today. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2010/archives/10746
Here's what I was reading today. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2010/archives/10746
#1619
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uh oh.... so I dunno if this is a new lens for the four-thirds mount but I'd never heard of it before.... its a 50mm 2.0. it costs around $440 kinda steep but here is what it produces (full-size pic):
http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/prod...1_sample01.jpg
I dunno about you but that looks pretty damn good to me!
user gallery:
http://user-photo.olympus-imaging.co...?lens_cd=00013
http://asia.olympus-imaging.com/prod...1_sample01.jpg
I dunno about you but that looks pretty damn good to me!
user gallery:
http://user-photo.olympus-imaging.co...?lens_cd=00013
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#1624
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#1625
Big Block go VROOOM!
I have to confess that for some reason, these recent upgrades (LR 3 & PS CS5) just haven't hooked me. I really have almost no urge at the moment to get them. Of course, that may have to do with the fact that I've shot next to nothing in the past year.
#1626
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if it aint broke....
#1627
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damn, harsh!
in other news, I shot an all-day motorcycle show for a not very well known tuner magazine in February, after responding to an ad on Model Mayhem. I was told I would get $500, to be paid 60 days after the event (because this is how magazines pay). Yeah well I haven't got jack yet. It was HARD work too, I mean it was a tiring full day of shooting. And they wanted DVD's right there, so I had to process the RAW files on the spot with my old laptop - it took like 3 hours just to do that, at the end of the night. I have been e-mailing my contact asking when I will be paid, and there is no answer.
in other news, I shot an all-day motorcycle show for a not very well known tuner magazine in February, after responding to an ad on Model Mayhem. I was told I would get $500, to be paid 60 days after the event (because this is how magazines pay). Yeah well I haven't got jack yet. It was HARD work too, I mean it was a tiring full day of shooting. And they wanted DVD's right there, so I had to process the RAW files on the spot with my old laptop - it took like 3 hours just to do that, at the end of the night. I have been e-mailing my contact asking when I will be paid, and there is no answer.
#1628
LR3 and CS5's better handling within 64bit is a reason to upgrade. But not using them is a reason not to upgrade.
#1629
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I am running CS3 64-bit..
#1630
Yes, but the latest (CS5 and LR3) have been tweaked to run better and with Apple, CS5 is really 64bit now.
#1631
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#1632
Earth-bound misfit
Yeah, it's pathetic - I've owned LR1 for years, but never bothered putting it on my comp. I finally installed it, and had to upgrade so I could use it with my 7D's RAW files. I went ahead with CS5 because I've been wanting to anyway, and they were discounted when purchased together. Rationalization at it's finest!
#1634
Needs more Lemon Pledge
We would love a 10% recovery fee, but honestly we work for pizza and beer.
#1635
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at ease soldier (thanks). so, its ok. I was kind of thinking this might be a possibility but you know how I moved recently. Well, they did send the check a month ago but it was lost in the mail, because of the move. So they are sending me a new one.
#1639
all work and no play
^
since Ive already maxed my 100MB on Flickr halfway through the month, I assume some of you have upgraded to the pro account? Is it worthwhile, or is there something better if Im going to pay?
since Ive already maxed my 100MB on Flickr halfway through the month, I assume some of you have upgraded to the pro account? Is it worthwhile, or is there something better if Im going to pay?