Playing it cool
by Socom

Comment by galatia_n:
I like the idea...cool!

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Socom:

Originally posted by Adz: Wow that is devotion! Don't let the score put you off entering because you must have some fantastic ideas!

Thank you! I know I need to learn a lot about lighting.. so I will keep on trying :)

Burst Free! Red White & You
by Socom

Comment by hernan43:
This one makes me thirsty

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Adz:
Wow that is devotion! Don't let the score put you off entering because you must have some fantastic ideas!

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Socom:

Originally posted by Glacian22: Well, with the lighting the way it is, you ended up with some really heavy shadows on her head, while her feet are comparatively very bright. Though shadows are definitely nice sometimes, I probably would have used another light source to help illuminate her upper half, so the viewer's focus isn't immediately drawn towards her lower body.

Ahh that does make sense! I did have one strong light pointed at her feet towards her head, but light dropoff killed it. I had a couple smaller lights near her head, but they just were not strong enough. I really need to invest in some lighting and flashes, so used to out door shots where I dont worry about that. Thanks for the reply!

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Glacian22:

Originally posted by Socom: What do you mean by broaden the lighting? I do mostly outdoor natural shots, so DPC is helping me learn these types of things. So anything you can clarify would be greatly appreciated! :)

Well, with the lighting the way it is, you ended up with some really heavy shadows on her head, while her feet are comparatively very bright. Though shadows are definitely nice sometimes, I probably would have used another light source to help illuminate her upper half, so the viewer's focus isn't immediately drawn towards her lower body.

This is me being a little hypocritical here, as I hate futzing with lots of lights. ^_^

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Socom:

Originally posted by Neat: What can't believe this did'nt ribbon.

Thank you!, to many technical mistakes, the sheet showing its a sheet and not just blackness and the top right corner not being cropped. Was a lot of fun taking it tho :) Well for me more so then for my daughter lol

Message edited by author 2011-04-15 03:11:04.

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Neat:
What can't believe this did'nt ribbon.

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Socom:

Originally posted by Glacian22: While I appreciate all the effort that must have gone in to making this shot, the problem is that it's still flawed in execution. I'd probably have broadened the lighting, and gone for a tighter shot. Still, what a great idea! :)

What do you mean by broaden the lighting? I do mostly outdoor natural shots, so DPC is helping me learn these types of things. So anything you can clarify would be greatly appreciated! :)

The Chip Monster
by Socom

Comment by Socom:

Originally posted by SEG: Looks like a lot of work went into the execution but not the follow through. It's too obvious that the person is laying on a sheet and the upper right corner just kills it. Needed to crop that out!!

I agree, it was my first shot with DPC and I dont think I completely understand the editing rules even tho I have read them a few times. I could have done some contrast and brightness and you wouldnt have seen the sheet at all, but from how I read it, I assumed those changes were not allows. Same with the crop, I really couldnt get that top right out without chopping off her foot. My fault for not taking the shot better so I wouldnt have to worry about it! :)