[s-cars] photographic enhancement

[Ian Duff]

HDR is a great addition to this. Here's a great tutorial on it: http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/

-Ian.

On 11 Apr, 2011, at 11:56, Andreas Schneider wrote:

> 
> 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
> 
> From: Andreas Schneider <andreasx at rogers.com>
> To: Ian Duff <ian at inside-overlap.com>; Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
> Cc: Robert Myers <bob at chips-ur-s.com>; quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>; s-CAR list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> 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>; 
> quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>
> 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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