[s-cars] photographic enhancement

[Andreas Schneider]

Sorry, should also mention that you should shoot in RAW for the best image and 
the link is not entirely work safe for a conservative office. (she is wear some 
clothes)

Andreas




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From: Andreas Schneider <andreasx at rogers.com>
To: Ian Duff <ian at inside-overlap.com>; Mark Rosenkrantz 
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Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 11:28:09 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] photographic enhancement

Once you have the angle and light, do multiple shots at different exposures. You 

should be able to stack (HDR) the images to draw out all of the detail and 
contrast. Switching to B/W in Photoshop and adjusting the colors will usually 
isolate certain details very well. (not the same subject but I used the same 
process to get the writing on a model to pop 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ss4goku/5535262999/in/set-72157626331779661)

Depending how amount of reflection, harsh bare light should give you the best 
detail. Diffusing the light will soften the shadow edges and may not give you 
the sharp edge you need.

Andreas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ss4goku/
www.asphotography.ca




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From: Ian Duff <ian at inside-overlap.com>
To: Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
Cc: Robert Myers <bob at chips-ur-s.com>; s-CAR list <s-car-list at audifans.com>; 
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Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 11:12:16 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] photographic enhancement

In addition to experimenting with lighting sources and angles, try using colored 

filters, either on the light sources, or on the lens. Also, although this is a 
bit of a stretch, try a polarizing filter on the lens.

-Ian.

On 11 Apr, 2011, at 10:59, Mark Rosenkrantz wrote:

> Also, can try a variety of lighting angles to increase the contrast.  On
> axis (on camera) flash would be useless.  Can use controlled natural light
> in a darkened room.... it doesn't have to be expensive although I have
> tungsten lighting as well as remote flashes.
> 
> Mark Rosenkrantz
> 
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Robert Myers <bob at chips-ur-s.com> wrote:
> 
>> *This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(r) Pro*
>> 
>> Hi Y'all,
>> 
>> We have a beautiful old antique desk, a "secretary", with a small wooden
>> drawer in it.  The secretary has been a family heirloom for as long as I can
>> remember and, I'm certain, much longer than that.  I inherited the piece
>> from my mother and she had inherited it from her mother.  The drawer has
>> some pencil writing on its outside which has grown fainter and fainter over
>> the years.  I can still make it out but with considerable difficulty.
>> 
>> Now, my question for all you photography experts out there - what can be
>> done to help us read the writing?  I am thinking sort of in terms of
>> photographing the side of the drawer and then fiddling with contrast, color
>> enhancement, etc, to improve legibility.  Any suggestions?  I'm taking the
>> drawer to a local photography shop this afternoon to see what he might be
>> able to come up with.  Meanwhile, I have a decent Nikon DSLR which might be
>> helpful for a DIY project.
>> 
>> Bob
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