Pay it Forward... - DPChallenge Forums

07/23/2008 09:10:37 PM · #1

Just curious as I am chatting it up with friends...how many of you pay it forward in that you learn from one DPCer and teach another...

Timfythetoo spent some time teaching me layers the other night - I copy/pasted the chat and sent it to

Tlemetry

Then

Hot_Pixel asked about my reflection in my Green entry...so I told him how

IreneM helped me.

anyone else have a story?

PHOTOKID

07/23/2008 09:20:36 PM · #2

I will say that I have learnt from many great people on DPC over the years I have been here and the help that many offer is great. The kindness and support of DPC is what keeps me hanging around. I have been mentoring a friend

eva2k0 on the website with the pieces of knowledge that I recieved and paying them forward.

TCGuru

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/23/2008 09:25:08 PM · #3

I tell anyone that needs to know anything whatever I know that's worth hearing. :)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

07/23/2008 09:28:39 PM · #4

Originally posted by TCGuru:

I tell anyone that needs to know anything whatever I know that's worth hearing. :)

Indeed, I remember you spending a lot of time with me with my focus issues - many thanks!

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

07/23/2008 10:12:27 PM · #5

Six tutorials, a few PSD teaching threads, two mentoring stints (not sure either needs my help anymore!), countless PMs and emails giving advice, and *checks profile* 6039 comments.

And counting. :)

sempermarine

Apple iPhone 5s

07/23/2008 10:25:55 PM · #6

I get help daily from

Toddhead not to mention he gave me a soft box. I try to help anyone I can. That's really the best part of this site. Oh I almost forgot

TCGuru has been very helpful on several occasions. Thanks to anyone else I've missed.

CEJ

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/23/2008 10:30:33 PM · #7

Always and in more ways than just learning and or teaching and not only here, but in my every day comings and goings.

Message edited by author 2008-07-23 22:32:10.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

07/23/2008 11:11:04 PM · #8

Originally posted by dsterner:

...Then Hot_Pixel asked about my reflection in my Green entry...so I told him how IreneM helped me.

anyone else have a story?

If your referring to the glass with low POV posted the other night, I think with white paint on the backside of the glass to help with lighting. I thank you for your post. It got me thinking so I called one of the local glass companies and ask what their prices were. Then I ask about the backing, they didn't have a film or paint to put on the glass but told me that I could get a 1/8th soft white Plexiglas for $30 [18x36"]. I'm going to check it out and see if that works. If so I will post the results. It will require me to build a light box out of PVC to accompany it.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

07/24/2008 12:17:19 AM · #9

Originally posted by SDW:

Originally posted by dsterner:
...Then Hot_Pixel asked about my reflection in my Green entry...so I told him how IreneM helped me.

anyone else have a story?

If your referring to the glass with low POV posted the other night, I think with white paint on the backside of the glass to help with lighting. I thank you for your post. It got me thinking so I called one of the local glass companies and ask what their prices were. Then I ask about the backing, they didn't have a film or paint to put on the glass but told me that I could get a 1/8th soft white Plexiglas for $30 [18x36"]. I'm going to check it out and see if that works. If so I will post the results. It will require me to build a light box out of PVC to accompany it.

The glass pane technique is much more simple:
I took a 18x24 pane of glass from an old frame - spray painted it with white paint (any old brand from the hardware store) and had a blast ever since... I play with the lights - cheap Home depot spot lights shot throught an old pillow case using some teacher type bulletin board paper under the glass at times. I fiddle with the eye level of the camera and then think to myself - "I'm kinda like a photographer" and I watch my scores get a little bit better 4.9920 so far! Grrr so close to a 5!

gwe21

Nikon D300

07/24/2008 12:21:23 AM · #10

TCGuru who is always willing to help when I need it!

I know whenever someone makes a comment on a photo, I always try to go back and answer the question or let them know how I did it.

I like the spirit here at DPC, everyone is always willing to help.

07/24/2008 12:49:40 AM · #11

Originally posted by gwe21:

Timfythetoo took me on as a "bucket to fill" with the mentoring here on DPC. He has helped me TREMENDOUSLY since I joined here last year. I have learned so much and thanks to his patience and willingness to help!

Also TCGuru who is always willing to help when I need it!

I know whenever someone makes a comment on a photo, I always try to go back and answer the question or let them know how I did it.

I like the spirit here at DPC, everyone is always willing to help.

That's the spirit!!!

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

07/24/2008 05:37:59 PM · #12

Originally posted by gwe21:

I like the spirit here at DPC, everyone is always willing to help.

BUMP

Prof_Fate

07/24/2008 05:48:17 PM · #13

I didn't read the whole thread, but are yhou looking for a reflective surface to shoot on or a white reflector/high key set up?

Reflective surface is usually lexan/plexiglass and the color is whatever is underneath it. If you have high heeled women on it it will get scratched up and notbe as nice. I understand it's not cheap.

Cheap: Go to the paneling section of a Lowes (i didn't see it at home depot) and they sell a 4x8 sheet of white paneling - I suppose it's melamine on masonite. It's a great high key floor to use instead of paper cause it won't wear out/tear and you can wash it. You can paint it or stick stuff to it, etc when it 'wears out'. You can take 2 (or cut them to make them smaller, easier to handle) and run some tape down them so they'll stand up like a book.
Cost? 10.97 a sheet.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

07/24/2008 06:12:04 PM · #14

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Huh? Did you read any part of the OPs post?