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04/06/2006 05:12:53 AM · #1 |
| Sorry to bother, I understand the english term "chrome", but what exactly is expected to be the subject of the photos? Is it enough that the main subject has a metallic finish? |
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04/06/2006 05:16:22 AM · #2 |
as long it's chrome as the main subject, you'll be safe.
and take into consideration that for some people (voters), chrome is a shiny metallic finishing, so sticking close to that may help you avoid troll votes, lol |
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04/06/2006 05:45:49 AM · #3 |
He is an example from my profile
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04/06/2006 05:55:15 AM · #4 |
I guess using a chroma key in your shot might be frowned upon by the DNMC police? :P
Message edited by author 2006-04-06 05:55:32.
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04/06/2006 06:59:58 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by crayon:
as long it's chrome as the main subject, you'll be safe.
and take into consideration that for some people (voters), chrome is a shiny metallic finishing, so sticking close to that may help you avoid troll votes, lol |
That's exactly the problem - does it have to be chrome, or is any polished metallic finish OK? :-) (not that many people could tell the difference, lol) |
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04/06/2006 07:11:24 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Altamiro:
That's exactly the problem - does it have to be chrome, or is any polished metallic finish OK? :-) (not that many people could tell the difference, lol) |
Exactly - You could use this to your advantage...
Also, shooting chrome is something that will bring out quality issues with your camera as intense chrome shots often creates purple hazing around the edges of your subjects doesn't it?
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04/06/2006 07:11:46 AM · #7 |
Not many voters will be able to tell the difference between chrome and mirror-finished stainless steel, if that's what you're asking...
And for that matter, there is an actual, chrome finish called "brushed chrome" that LOOKS more like "normal" stainless steel than it does like chrome:
Robt.
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04/06/2006 07:13:12 AM · #8 |
altamiro, this is exactly my doubt because I have half an idea, but the subject is not techically speaking chrome (like in Shouthern Gentleman's example), it is polished steel ... lol
thanks to everyboby for your replies
Message edited by author 2006-04-06 07:14:21. |
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04/06/2006 07:16:32 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
there is an actual, chrome finish called "brushed chrome"
Robt. |
Never heard of brushed chrome? Seems pointless going to the effort of having steel mirror polished, then go through the whole process of chroming it then to ruin the finish by "Brushing" it?!?!?
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04/06/2006 07:23:05 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by pix-al:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
there is an actual, chrome finish called "brushed chrome"
Robt. |
Never heard of brushed chrome? Seems pointless going to the effort of having steel mirror polished, then go through the whole process of chroming it then to ruin the finish by "Brushing" it?!?!? |
Not everything that's chromed begins as steel, though; the chrome surface can be applied to brass, for example, and very often is. Even stainless steel is sometimes also chromed. The functional "purpose" of chroming is to cover the base material with a very hard, durable surface that resists deterioration well.
Some people, myself one of them, LIKE the look of "brushed chrome", it's very sensuous and rich looking.
R.
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04/06/2006 07:25:32 AM · #11 |
I agree - The example you posted of the toaster looks great with the brushed finish. I think full on shiny chrome could cheapen that particular product...
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04/06/2006 09:12:30 AM · #12 |
But T-Fal's toaster is Stainless Steel finish, according to their own description - so would any stainless steel work??? In my mind that IS different from Chrome (chromed steel).
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04/06/2006 10:03:45 AM · #13 |
How about a chrome dome?
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04/06/2006 10:14:14 AM · #14 |
i'm thinking any relatively shiny silver metal would pass for chrome since the voters don't know the details of the photo. that's how i'll be voting.
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