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Old 03-17-2006, 03:36 PM
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Cool critique please

Just started trying to do photos., so I would appreciate some critiques from these members.



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Old 03-18-2006, 02:17 AM
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Well, you've come to the right place. There isn't a more critical bunch of folks anywhere! (just kidding)

Good first effort and nice Randalls! They're great knives and often quite photogenic. You'll get lots of feedback I'm sure but for starters you might consider:
1. One knife at a time, angled in the frame with tip bottom left and handle top right.
2. Use a 'light tent' of your own creation or one you purchase, to diffuse the light from your source. That will take care of those 'hot spot' reflections on the blades and let some of the nice color and detail come through.

You can search this photography forum using 'light tent' and you'll come up with a ton of great suggestions for how to get that done. Post your progress as you go for on-going help and encouragement. Also be sure and check out the knife photo contests here.
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Old 03-18-2006, 09:28 AM
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Avoid taking any knife pictures on a carpet background. Use any other background other than carpet.
Buddy's advice is great on the light tent. They don't have to be expensive.
Find some starter software to edit photos. Look for Acdcee as a place to start. You probaby have some decent starter software that came with your camera or printer. Using it will make a big difference.
welcome to the photo forum....these guys will teach you how to shoot...
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Old 03-18-2006, 11:23 AM
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Cool critique

Thanks for all the advice. You guys sound like you really know your stuff.

Ciao for now
Ron Cassel
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Old 03-18-2006, 02:09 PM
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Just to get an idea, here's a quick edit using mostly Adobe Photoshop Album, which I believe is a free program. The knives look a little warmer anyway.



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Old 03-18-2006, 03:59 PM
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Chris,
Wow you really did make them look a lot better.
Do you have a link to the Adobe thing you used?

Thanks
Ron
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Old 03-18-2006, 06:01 PM
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Ron, My copy came with either my computer or my camera, I don't recall which. Here is the link for the free download; Photoshop Album. I that doesn't work out for some reason, I can send you the actual disk (I ended up with two of them.) Just drop me an email if you need it.

I would suggest that you read this thread; No frills $75 home studio tent.


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Old 03-19-2006, 03:54 PM
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Lightbulb major problem

I guess that one of my major problems is that I am using a digital camera (5.2mpix) and I am unable to set F-stops or change the lens settings. I have a macro setting I can use put I don't know how to time my exposures.
I have long since gotten rid of my Ziess and Cannon A1 cameras and all the stuff that goes with it and decided to try photography with the 21century equipment.

Sometime the older is better!!!
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