[04/08] Behind the Golden Hour - bit-tech.net Forums

OleJ · 4th Apr 2008, 19:09

Redone:

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350D 18-55 Kit Lens + Macro Lens attachment, ISO800, f/4, 1/1600
Pretty much directly from camera only adjusted contrast slightly. Lit with almost dead-on spot (IKEA halogenlamp) and the dinner table lamp from above.

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Tomm · 4th Apr 2008, 19:42

Nice idea. I think the blue tint looks wrong though - it could be a nice orange tint which would suit the theme better, too.

Smilodon · 4th Apr 2008, 20:29

Cool concept

I wish it was a bit brighter to show of some more details, especially on the clock housing. I'm also a bit unsure about the blue tint would probably fit better with a golden look. I also think this one could look good in sepia

supermonkey · 4th Apr 2008, 20:52

The image itself is pretty nice. There are a couple of things that stick out to me: The red reflection just beneath the watch face is very distracting. You might try cloning it out. The blue tint is interesting, but I didn't immediately think of it reflecting the evening sky. I thought it was one of those "indiglo" watches. If you want to stick with the idea of reflecting the evening sky, you might try a subtle gradient using golds, reds and blues. That might give the impression of the sun setting, and the night sky beginning to appear.

Thematically, I think this is headed in the right direction. However, I believe the execution needs a little tweaking.

-monkey

OleJ · 4th Apr 2008, 20:54

Thanks for the feedback.
I agree that this could be pulled this off a lot better. I'm feeling too much detail has been lost and the blue is over the top. I'll see if I can get to re-shooting this weekend (shouldn't take too long

)
I'll try out the sepia and bw and see what gives.
Cheers!

OleJ · 4th Apr 2008, 20:56

By the way: Is it obvious/clear that the hands are moving one hour? I'm thinking I might need to enhance that part a bit as well?

Vers · 5th Apr 2008, 02:43

Bring the levels up a bit, add a warming filter then you may have something.

OleJ · 13th Apr 2008, 21:03

Added my redo of the thing:

Click for big
350D 18-55 Kit Lens + Macro Lens attachment, ISO800, f/4, 1/1600
Pretty much directly from camera only adjusted contrast slightly. Lit with almost dead-on spot (IKEA halogenlamp) and the dinner table lamp from above.

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This was the first go at it:
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Canon EOS 350D / Canon 50mm 1.8 @ 1.8mm 1/125s using only ambient lighting.

Firehed · 13th Apr 2008, 21:16

I definitely prefer the updated one - nice focal point and colors. Background (or lack thereof) is also far better.

eldiablo · 13th Apr 2008, 21:16

Nice and sharp, better picture then the first go imo

OleJ · 13th Apr 2008, 21:24

Thanks guys!
Please let me know what you think of the composition as it has me a bit in doubt. Perhaps a slight and precise crop could straighten it out for me. Any tips are welcomed.
The original go has been completely dismissed by the way. I don't even think there's any comparison.
What I personally really like about the new shot is the film noir 'ish quality it has.
What do you think of the "idea"?

Shadowed_fury · 13th Apr 2008, 21:48

I am loving that!
Perfect shot, i'll be hard pressed to not give you my full vote

OleJ · 13th Apr 2008, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowed_fury

I am loving that!
Perfect shot, i'll be hard pressed to not give you my full vote

Thanks mate!

Smilodon · 13th Apr 2008, 22:00

The second one is really good!

yodasarmpit · 13th Apr 2008, 22:21

Second version is much better, really nice.

TNash · 14th Apr 2008, 04:31

The new one is fantastic OleJ, I really like the coloring. The DOF is cool too.

OleJ · 14th Apr 2008, 06:26

Thanks

The colors are natural by the way (due to the lighting). I guess I should try polishing the outside of that watch

FragileSocks · 14th Apr 2008, 09:40

Very nice. Did you use an extension or was that just the 50 lens?

Aterius Gmork · 14th Apr 2008, 10:01

Really like it!
Can we get a bigger version? Something that's let's say... wallpaper size?

OleJ · 14th Apr 2008, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by FragileSocks

Very nice. Did you use an extension or was that just the 50 lens?

Thank you

It was using the 18-55 kit lens and one of these cheapo macro filter sets. Can be had on ebay for around $21 incl. p&p.
Here's a pic of the set I have:

4th Apr 2008, 19:09	#1
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	[04/08] Behind the Golden Hour Redone: Click for big 350D 18-55 Kit Lens + Macro Lens attachment, ISO800, f/4, 1/1600 Pretty much directly from camera only adjusted contrast slightly. Lit with almost dead-on spot (IKEA halogenlamp) and the dinner table lamp from above. Get your wallpaper edition here: 16:9 16:10 5:4 4:3 3:2 __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17".. Last edited by OleJ; 4th May 2008 at 22:01.

4th Apr 2008, 19:42	#2
Tomm I also ride trials :¬) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fallowfield, Manchester Posts: 2,233	Nice idea. I think the blue tint looks wrong though - it could be a nice orange tint which would suit the theme better, too. __________________ Carrot cake cheesecake Shuttle SN85G4V2 \| A64 3200+ / Apple PowerBook 12

4th Apr 2008, 20:29	#3
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,895	Cool concept I wish it was a bit brighter to show of some more details, especially on the clock housing. I'm also a bit unsure about the blue tint would probably fit better with a golden look. I also think this one could look good in sepia __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

4th Apr 2008, 20:52	#4
supermonkey Space Monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,710	The image itself is pretty nice. There are a couple of things that stick out to me: The red reflection just beneath the watch face is very distracting. You might try cloning it out. The blue tint is interesting, but I didn't immediately think of it reflecting the evening sky. I thought it was one of those "indiglo" watches. If you want to stick with the idea of reflecting the evening sky, you might try a subtle gradient using golds, reds and blues. That might give the impression of the sun setting, and the night sky beginning to appear. Thematically, I think this is headed in the right direction. However, I believe the execution needs a little tweaking. -monkey __________________ But of bliss and of glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion

4th Apr 2008, 20:54	#5
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Thanks for the feedback. I agree that this could be pulled this off a lot better. I'm feeling too much detail has been lost and the blue is over the top. I'll see if I can get to re-shooting this weekend (shouldn't take too long ) I'll try out the sepia and bw and see what gives. Cheers! __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

4th Apr 2008, 20:56	#6
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	By the way: Is it obvious/clear that the hands are moving one hour? I'm thinking I might need to enhance that part a bit as well? __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

5th Apr 2008, 02:43	#7
Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	Bring the levels up a bit, add a warming filter then you may have something. __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr

13th Apr 2008, 21:03	#8
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Added my redo of the thing: Click for big 350D 18-55 Kit Lens + Macro Lens attachment, ISO800, f/4, 1/1600 Pretty much directly from camera only adjusted contrast slightly. Lit with almost dead-on spot (IKEA halogenlamp) and the dinner table lamp from above. -------------- This was the first go at it: -------------- Click for big Canon EOS 350D / Canon 50mm 1.8 @ 1.8mm 1/125s using only ambient lighting. __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17".. Last edited by OleJ; 14th Apr 2008 at 06:24.

13th Apr 2008, 21:16	#9
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	I definitely prefer the updated one - nice focal point and colors. Background (or lack thereof) is also far better. __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

13th Apr 2008, 21:16	#10
eldiablo Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium, West-Flanders Posts: 85	Nice and sharp, better picture then the first go imo

13th Apr 2008, 21:24	#11
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Thanks guys! Please let me know what you think of the composition as it has me a bit in doubt. Perhaps a slight and precise crop could straighten it out for me. Any tips are welcomed. The original go has been completely dismissed by the way. I don't even think there's any comparison. What I personally really like about the new shot is the film noir 'ish quality it has. What do you think of the "idea"? __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

13th Apr 2008, 21:48	#12
Shadowed_fury Natural Born Chaos Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 7,135	I am loving that! Perfect shot, i'll be hard pressed to not give you my full vote __________________ Steam: kev_fury New Frag Video - Gigabyte EP43-DS3L - E8200 - XFX 4870 1GB - 4GB Kingston - - Steel Series 7.1s - Logitech G11 - Razer Diamondback 3G - 2209WA -

13th Apr 2008, 22:00	#14
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,895	The second one is really good! __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

13th Apr 2008, 22:21	#15
yodasarmpit The other Brett. Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Lothian , Scotland Posts: 9,667	Second version is much better, really nice. __________________ The Rt. Hon. Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson - "Ping Pong is coming home" www.yodasarmpit.com clickr my flickr

14th Apr 2008, 04:31	#16
TNash Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 259	The new one is fantastic OleJ, I really like the coloring. The DOF is cool too. __________________ Project: Kenwood HTPC http://www.tnash.com

14th Apr 2008, 06:26	#17
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	Thanks The colors are natural by the way (due to the lighting). I guess I should try polishing the outside of that watch __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17".. Last edited by OleJ; 14th Apr 2008 at 06:59.

14th Apr 2008, 09:40	#18
FragileSocks Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 100	Very nice. Did you use an extension or was that just the 50 lens?

14th Apr 2008, 10:01	#19
Aterius Gmork Look Mr. Bubbles, it's an angel! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 698	Really like it! Can we get a bigger version? Something that's let's say... wallpaper size?