New to Rolling Shots - C&C Appreciated!

[M0nk3y]

Hey Guys.

 

Went along with some friends with a drive and decided to take some rolling shots.

 

I only have 2 edited so far, and I took a different edit that what I usually do, so C&C is appreciated, please!

 

Thanks in Advance

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/6954813170_3e15575b7e_b.jpg

Silver Josh Rolling by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7100934569_323b83b20a_b.jpg

Red Josh Rolling by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr

[04SVT]

Cool shots!!

[M0nk3y]

Cool shots!!

 

Thanks!

[M0nk3y]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7103741383_56494418d6_b.jpg

Phil Rolling by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr

[spankis]

What is the general technique on these? I'd like to try some myself with my D70. It's been a while since I've had any fun with the camera or car .

[M0nk3y]

What is the general technique on these? I'd like to try some myself with my D70. It's been a while since I've had any fun with the camera or car .

 

I usually set my camera to Shutter Priority at around 1/40-1/60 and let the aperture be determined.

 

The closer the car is to the camera, the more movement you will achieve to make it appear as it's moving, and not standing still.

 

Everything else is up to interpretation.

[SLOWLX]

Man id love to have some done on my car

[M0nk3y]

Man id love to have some done on my car

 

If I'm ever in the area I'll let you know and try to get something:

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7104481527_f55d0bb5d5_b.jpg

E46 M3 Roll by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr

[TTQ B4U]

They look great. Can't comment on sharpness without originals but I trust you nailed them.

 

In terms of PP'ing the first one is great. Nice edits. My only C&C would be to be careful with Tone/Contrast. Depends on what the impact your looking for is, but too much can yield a toned or HDR'ish attempt. Again, your first one is my choices of methods. Post #4 and #8 are a bit strong for my tastes but again, just my opinion. My only other insight is on lens choice. Those images appear to be with a kit or consumer lens (18-55?) Pop on some high dollar glass and you won't need to PP them hardly at all as the contrast and bokeh will pop.

[M0nk3y]

They look great. Can't comment on sharpness without originals but I trust you nailed them.

 

In terms of PP'ing the first one is great. Nice edits. My only C&C would be to be careful with Tone/Contrast. Depends on what the impact your looking for is, but too much can yield a toned or HDR'ish attempt. Again, your first one is my choices of methods. Post #4 and #8 are a bit strong for my tastes but again, just my opinion. My only other insight is on lens choice. Those images appear to be with a kit or consumer lens (18-55?) Pop on some high dollar glass and you won't need to PP them hardly at all as the contrast and bokeh will pop.

 

I had to boost some clarify on a couple of shots.

 

I am indeed using my kit lens during this. I have a 35mm f/1.8 but it was too much with my crop sensor.

 

Thanks for the comments. I can see where you are going for the HDR.

[airwg2189]

I think the first pic looks really good actually. +1 if you're in Columbus I'd love some rolling shots. (or any other CR photog)

[M0nk3y]

They look great. Can't comment on sharpness without originals but I trust you nailed them.

 

In terms of PP'ing the first one is great. Nice edits. My only C&C would be to be careful with Tone/Contrast. Depends on what the impact your looking for is, but too much can yield a toned or HDR'ish attempt. Again, your first one is my choices of methods. Post #4 and #8 are a bit strong for my tastes but again, just my opinion. My only other insight is on lens choice. Those images appear to be with a kit or consumer lens (18-55?) Pop on some high dollar glass and you won't need to PP them hardly at all as the contrast and bokeh will pop.

 

Is this too HDR-ish for you?

Part of the same day shots:

 

Raw:

 

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0085.jpg

 

Edit:

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6958444418_079e761607_b.jpg

E46 M3 by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr

[kyc12340]

nice shots, Maybe slower shutter speed, more blur background to make the car pop lil more?..

I dno, I'm not an expert so... .

 

this one I took isn't a rolling, but kinda ( took a pic standing still while car was flying down the front straight at the track)

 

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Yongchankim/078.jpg

[TTQ B4U]

Is this too HDR-ish for you?

 

First one is spot on. Minor edits all that are needed. The edited version not my style but take that for what it's worth.

 

Here's all I would do. Some editing limitations based on the fact that I worked with your downsized web image, but you get the idea.

 

 

Edit:

 

http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/142858431/original.jpg

 

Original:

 

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/1nFeCt1oN/DSC_0085.jpg

Edited April 23, 2012 by TTQ B4U

[Turbotrio]

First one is spot on. Minor edits all that are needed. The edited version not my style but take that for what it's worth.

 

Agreed. I would have assumed it was a HDR-attempt at first glance. Some people love it so not saying that as a bad thing, just depends on what the owner likes.

Jeff

[Turbotrio]

My only other insight is on lens choice. Those images appear to be with a kit or consumer lens (18-55?) Pop on some high dollar glass and you won't need to PP them hardly at all as the contrast and bokeh will pop.

 

Agreed. We were just talking about making a "Rig" for these so we can do them easier (And most of the time in the parking lot). Last one's I took were on Mark's golf-cart with my Tokina 11-16/2.8 that was maybe 3' from the car lol.

Jeff

[TTQ B4U]

Agreed. We were just talking about making a "Rig" for these so we can do them easier (And most of the time in the parking lot). Last one's I took were on Mark's golf-cart with my Tokina 11-16/2.8 that was maybe 3' from the car lol.

Jeff

 

That will work. I usually do mine on back roads at speeds less than 20mph. Just adjust the shutter appropriately.

[M0nk3y]

Thanks Tim. I know what you mean. I was bored and tried to create a different technique in LR and I can see now it's too much.

 

I opened it back up and did another edit. Tried to use the same technique as before but toned it down. Let me know how it is:

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7106047415_74f4968ca2_b.jpg

E46 M3 2nd Edit by M0nk3yy31, on Flickr

 

I would love a rig shot, but I will never use it...lol

 

kyc, if I was to lower the shutter anyone I would be blurring the car. I was shooting at 1/40, which is really slow and difficult to stay steady in a moving car.

 

Blurring the background of a car while you're standing still is easy. Put yourself in another car it's a different story

[Guest Spam]

You completely changed your background too. See how tim edited out the poles and made the background more out of focus but kept the color...thats what i would recommend to you

[TTQ B4U]

You completely changed your background too. See how tim edited out the poles and made the background more out of focus but kept the color...thats what i would recommend to you

 

 

Don't be giving away all my little secrets that I hide in plain site :gabe:

[M0nk3y]

You completely changed your background too. See how tim edited out the poles and made the background more out of focus but kept the color...thats what i would recommend to you

 

I'm using LR3, I don't know how to put the BG into a fake out of focus w/out putting the whole shot out of focus.

 

As well with the light poles, I know they are edited out. I'm too lazy though :dumb:

 

Seriously, I am. These are just recreational shots.