Photo tips

[[NL]Maarten]

 

I'll try
honestly bald, we need more bad ass pics fromy ou . I know ur just sitting on some sweet macros not sharing... grgr

[bald1]

 

Hey bro,

Nope, ain't hiding nothing from ya, I haven't had the subject matter to take shots of hehe

But soon

peace,
bald1.

[bald1]

 

I am enjoying PhotoShop

[Scheize]

 

Originally Posted by bald1

My macro studio

That setup is crazy.. haha

[Snorkel]

 

im lovin the swordfish computer display leave it up 2 mad to go balls out on that 2

wanna tell me where 2 get photoshop 4 free? i use paint, i think its tacky

[El Hefe]

 

very awesome mad! i will be using these tips for my next glass pics..

how do you do that all black background on them? i really would like to take some glass pics with that look to them..

thanks for all the tips man

[dgaf]

 

Man Hefe, I just watched a tutorial by accident on TV on some show called dotto tech that just did exactly what you want using photoshop elements. The guy used the magic extractor tool, you just basically click the parts of the photo you want and the magic extractor extracts the background for you. I can do the same thing using photoshop but for ease, this guy just did it on TV in 45 seconds. Once you extract the background just set it to black.

[indicablue_]

 

man I dont know shit about shit but I love taking pictures. I have like 10 million random shots of everything from my feet to the drink i am carrying while i camp to my friends fighting each other with a giant bone. But all the pictures kind of suck because I dont know how to correctly take pictures. I dont even have a camera, I borrow one from my asshole ex boyfriend! But it is on the to get list. Mad, your setup is super pimp! Nice monitors and camera! Got a recommendation on a starter camera under 400$? Thanks!

[MadCity]

 

sure. i recommend either of the following:

Nikon Coolpix 4500 (can only find them used). they go for about $250. here's a pic taken with the coolpix:


i also have a Canon Elf 6mp. i think you can get those for under $200 new on ebay. they're small, easy to use, and have a killer lense. here's a pic taken with the Elf:


as i progress through the various cameras, going up in quality, i notice that the most important thing is not the camera. it's how you setup the shot. lighting, background, angles.

hope this helps

[dgaf]

 

The one I got was $400+tax [which I know for us Canadians is a lot on $400] but if you can handle the extra $52 then I would suggest the Cannon Rebel XT, I love the shots I get with it... but I vaguely remember you saying you wanted something more compact right? If not I'd say go with the DSLR if you're already willing to spend $400 for a starter cam.

Edit: Mad beat me to it and has better suited info, but still gotta love the DSLR's.
Nice shots there Mad