What's Your Secret For Good Pictures
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What's Your Secret For Good Pictures
I have a new Nikon Coolpix...5 MegaPixel....I usually set it to Auto.....my pictures don't come out even close to what I see on here.....
Share some secrets!!!! Especially you, Itzkirb!!!!!
Forgive me for repeating this, but I'm going to put it on Rennlist as well, because I really want the most info I can get.
Share some secrets!!!! Especially you, Itzkirb!!!!!
Forgive me for repeating this, but I'm going to put it on Rennlist as well, because I really want the most info I can get.
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Two quick tips:
Shoot in RAW so you can fine tune the picture in Photoshop.
For a blurry background (greater depth of field), set a higher aperture using the aperture priority mode (probably need to read the manual on how to do that).
Shoot in RAW so you can fine tune the picture in Photoshop.
For a blurry background (greater depth of field), set a higher aperture using the aperture priority mode (probably need to read the manual on how to do that).
Try new angles, don't shoot in ZENIT sunlight, have the sun in your back when shooting, High app, tripod, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop.
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Originally posted by vtgts300kw
but dont whatever you do tilt the camera on crazy angles to be "creative"
but dont whatever you do tilt the camera on crazy angles to be "creative"
For instance, this is not a "creative angle" - it's a pain in the neck angle
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Originally posted by PorscheFanatic
Try new angles, don't shoot in ZENIT sunlight, have the sun in your back when shooting, High app, tripod, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop.
UNSHARP MASK FOR THE WIN!
Try new angles, don't shoot in ZENIT sunlight, have the sun in your back when shooting, High app, tripod, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop, photoshop.
UNSHARP MASK FOR THE WIN!
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I usually set it to Auto.....my pictures don't come out even close to what I see on here.....
Here are my humble opinions:
1. Learn the basics. All the photoshop and the best camera equipment in the world is not going to help if you don't know the fundamentals. Learn how Aperture, Shutterspeed, iSO etc work - and how they effect your image. I'm by no means a great photographer, but one of my buddies is and he could still destroy me if I was using a 1D-S and he was using a disposable.
2 . Nothing can substitute composition. If you take a picture down to the bare minimum - no pshop, no post production...it comes down to how well a picture is composed.
3. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES. The more time you have behind a carmera, the more experience you get, the more you'll feel comfortable shooting. The best thing about digital is that you don't have to print anything that you're not happy with.
Hope that helps!
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Originally posted by bumble996
I said this same exact thing about 4 years ago to my buddy who is a professional photographer - RLandis, you're not alone.
Here are my humble opinions:
1. Learn the basics. All the photoshop and the best camera equipment in the world is not going to help if you don't know the fundamentals. Learn how Aperture, Shutterspeed, iSO etc work - and how they effect your image. I'm by no means a great photographer, but one of my buddies is and he could still destroy me if I was using a 1D-S and he was using a disposable.
2 . Nothing can substitute composition. If you take a picture down to the bare minimum - no pshop, no post production...it comes down to how well a picture is composed.
3. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES. The more time you have behind a carmera, the more experience you get, the more you'll feel comfortable shooting. The best thing about digital is that you don't have to print anything that you're not happy with.
Hope that helps!
I said this same exact thing about 4 years ago to my buddy who is a professional photographer - RLandis, you're not alone.
Here are my humble opinions:
1. Learn the basics. All the photoshop and the best camera equipment in the world is not going to help if you don't know the fundamentals. Learn how Aperture, Shutterspeed, iSO etc work - and how they effect your image. I'm by no means a great photographer, but one of my buddies is and he could still destroy me if I was using a 1D-S and he was using a disposable.
2 . Nothing can substitute composition. If you take a picture down to the bare minimum - no pshop, no post production...it comes down to how well a picture is composed.
3. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES. The more time you have behind a carmera, the more experience you get, the more you'll feel comfortable shooting. The best thing about digital is that you don't have to print anything that you're not happy with.
Hope that helps!
Now that's some great advice!
Originally posted by bumble996
I said this same exact thing about 4 years ago to my buddy who is a professional photographer - RLandis, you're not alone.
Here are my humble opinions:
1. Learn the basics. All the photoshop and the best camera equipment in the world is not going to help if you don't know the fundamentals. Learn how Aperture, Shutterspeed, iSO etc work - and how they effect your image. I'm by no means a great photographer, but one of my buddies is and he could still destroy me if I was using a 1D-S and he was using a disposable.
2 . Nothing can substitute composition. If you take a picture down to the bare minimum - no pshop, no post production...it comes down to how well a picture is composed.
3. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES. The more time you have behind a carmera, the more experience you get, the more you'll feel comfortable shooting. The best thing about digital is that you don't have to print anything that you're not happy with.
Hope that helps!
I said this same exact thing about 4 years ago to my buddy who is a professional photographer - RLandis, you're not alone.
Here are my humble opinions:
1. Learn the basics. All the photoshop and the best camera equipment in the world is not going to help if you don't know the fundamentals. Learn how Aperture, Shutterspeed, iSO etc work - and how they effect your image. I'm by no means a great photographer, but one of my buddies is and he could still destroy me if I was using a 1D-S and he was using a disposable.
2 . Nothing can substitute composition. If you take a picture down to the bare minimum - no pshop, no post production...it comes down to how well a picture is composed.
3. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES. The more time you have behind a carmera, the more experience you get, the more you'll feel comfortable shooting. The best thing about digital is that you don't have to print anything that you're not happy with.
Hope that helps!
