The Photography Chat Thread

[FST513]

Gratz man. I was on there ages ago. I didnt even know about it, how did you find out, googling yourself!?

[MaTBoY]

The dude mailed me.

[siddr20]

Royal wedding: Spot yourself in our hi-def crowd picture:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13200114

[siddr20]

Actually it will be interesting to know the lighting setup for that shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishmonarchy/5671667895/in/set-72157626613171058

Looking by the shadows and no light spill on the carpet im thinking just one huge ass light modifier on camera right.

Looks at the shadows under the chin.. To me it looks like one light source plus available light coming from behind to light up the side of the face a little.

Post up your thoughts

[FST513]

Definitely a bigass modifier camera right. It doesn't really extend all the way to the left, so i would say it's a little bit high but not really high up. Definitely an awesome photo, although i dont know why he wouldnt use one camera left either :| Definitely very soft light though!

[siddr20]

The picture taken 30 years ago with Diana used two lights camera left and right which created bad shadows. As in cross lighting!!

I love this light and its damn awesome job!! Wish I can produce something like that on such a large group in a big area.

Edited May 4, 2011 by siddr20

[kuma j]

hey guys just wondering if you have any suggestions for computer moniters that are good to use for editing photos?

[FST513]

Make sure you get an IPS monitor. Do not buy a TN monitor as these do not reflect the true colour spectrum used in photography. Also, once you have bought a monitor, buy a calibration unit like a spyder 2 or spyder 3 (Depending how much of a budget you are on). These are essential in re-calibrating your monitor. It may not be off when you first buy it or for the first 6 months etc.. but it will eventually start to "Drift" and this is where the calibration tool will come in handy.

Dell normally have a lot of sales and with these sales you can get coupons off buckscoop etc.. for a 10%-15% saving if you buy online. Check out some of there monitors and wait for a sale!

[kuma j]

cool. thanks, i will check some out.

[siddr20]

dell 24 inch ips panel screen

[GoldZilla]

John, this is the calibration tool I use, and it's super-easy. Just switch on your computer and monitor, let it work for at least 30mins, the plug the Spyder unit in via USB, run the software and let it do its thing...

http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod6501.htm

DCW is pretty close to you too, in Canterbury.

[MaTBoY]

I have an aoc ips panel and its pretty close to print. Fairly cheap too, around $250 if u shop around.

[oweban]

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator.html

interesting... except it doesnt seem to affect the photo

[Jay019]

Position Vacant

Image Melbourne is now hiring - casual position available, 2-3 days a week.

We are looking for a photographer with a good understanding of off camera lighting. Sales / customer service or warehouse experience an advantage but not essential. Some heavy lifting is required.

Email resumes to [email protected]

(i take it the position is in melbourne, so get on it vics)

[oweban]

Thinking of making a little logo for pics I take; going to be taking a lot of photos tonight at a work christmas party, and don't want the fundraising section to just steal my photos and use them willy-nilly. Any ideas where I should start; I'd assume a small logo would be a good place?

[oweban]

nm, got one going. just need to finalise the aperture vector ;P

[MaTBoY]

an aperture ring for a watermark... how original!

Why dont' you just put your name on it, or put something in there that's YOU.

[oweban]

haha i know it's not original

Finding something that's "me" is a bit harder though. Hmm.

spent about half hr on this (yeah yeah im workin hard at work)

[NA_Goodness]

Making signatures is hard! I still dont like mine, no one can really tell I actually have my full name underneith it unless its printed out fullsize, which as far as I know none of my photos have been.

I think Matt and Sidd have nailed it though.

[FST513]

Watermarks are quite hard. I stick with something simple, but i think i'll be changing it again this year. 3 years in a row! Always had red in it so it stands out and i also shoot in daylight quite often at events so all white doesn't help.

Whatever you want, you won't find it first go (trust me). Make something that you like so far, and keep shooting and browsing forums and you will get ideas about what to do. Alternately, speak to a graphic designer if you really want some creative edge.