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 10/15/2013 10:34:54 PM · #1
Using only advanced editing, take a picture where the subject is visibly and significantly distorted by capture technique (fisheye, reflections, perspective, found filters, etc.).
 10/15/2013 10:35:42 PM · #2
Excellent and original suggestion! +1
 10/15/2013 10:58:12 PM · #3
If you want to emphasize "capture technique" (especially concerning perspective) you might consider making it Basic or Minimal editing -- I don't want to be judging whether someone's use of the Perspective tool is "too much" or not.

Otherwise I think it's a great idea.
 10/15/2013 11:06:05 PM · #4
Just flag it with a special rule: "For this challenge, use of perspective, skew, and liquify-type tools is not allowed."
 10/16/2013 12:19:01 AM · #5
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Just flag it with a special rule: "For this challenge, use of perspective, skew, and liquify-type tools is not allowed."


Exactly.
 10/16/2013 12:33:07 AM · #6
Yes! I like this.
 06/15/2014 07:55:00 PM · #7
Originally posted by tanguera:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Just flag it with a special rule: "For this challenge, use of perspective, skew, and liquify-type tools is not allowed."


Exactly.


I like the description and support the special rule.
 06/15/2014 08:14:28 PM · #8
How would someone shoot something like this especially if we don't have fish eye lenses or whatever special effect lenses...with my budget, I won't be going out and purchasing extra equipment just for using it for a one time challenge..

The only way I would know how to make something like that is to use those tool effects...

I do like the idea to learn something new and different though :-))

Message edited by author 2014-06-15 20:17:43.
 06/15/2014 08:28:14 PM · #9
I would love to see what people come up with!

+1

(Julie - Tanguera's suggestions such as perspective, reflections, and found filters wouldn't necessarily require special equipment. I tried Saran Wrap as a kind of found filter once - mind you I was not successful in matching my vision - but it did distort.)
 06/15/2014 08:41:00 PM · #10
I think it would bring a lot of new creativity on to this

can we just make it expert editing and
really get crazy with it lolol
 06/15/2014 09:00:30 PM · #11
Originally posted by jgirl57:
I think it would bring a lot of new creativity on to this

can we just make it expert editing and
really get crazy with it lolol


No. Not this time. Expert would be a whole 'nuther kettle of fish.
 06/15/2014 09:01:14 PM · #12
Originally posted by jgirl57:
How would someone shoot something like this especially if we don't have fish eye lenses or whatever special effect lenses...with my budget, I won't be going out and purchasing extra equipment just for using it for a one time challenge..

The only way I would know how to make something like that is to use those tool effects...

I do like the idea to learn something new and different though :-))


I've never done it, but the first thing that popped in to my head was to put a drinking glass over my lens. That may just make a mess, but it would fall in to the "found filter" category.
 06/15/2014 09:02:35 PM · #13
Found filters are fun. And addictive.
 06/15/2014 09:57:19 PM · #14
Found filters... There is no exclusions of what you put over the lens then is that correct?
 06/15/2014 10:15:53 PM · #15
Originally posted by jgirl57:
How would someone shoot something like this especially if we don't have fish eye lenses or whatever special effect lenses...with my budget, I won't be going out and purchasing extra equipment just for using it for a one time challenge..

The only way I would know how to make something like that is to use those tool effects...

I do like the idea to learn something new and different though :-))


Distortion can be interpreted a myriad of ways.

I think just keystoning the crap out of a building or something would be good enough.
 06/15/2014 10:37:25 PM · #16
Originally posted by Cory:

I think just keystoning the crap out of a building or something would be good enough.


Oh but where is the fun in THAT? Much more fun trying to find "filters", smearing vaseline over old UV filters, shoving assorted glasses etc over the lens, etc
 06/15/2014 10:41:50 PM · #17
Originally posted by jgirl57:
Found filters... There is no exclusions of what you put over the lens then is that correct?


Yep.
 06/15/2014 11:15:53 PM · #18
Yeah, this could be fun.
 06/15/2014 11:19:53 PM · #19
Definitely
+1
 06/16/2014 01:24:55 AM · #20
+1 !

and on a completely unrelated note, these are on sale now...

06/16/2014 01:27:13 AM · #21
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
+1 !

and on a completely unrelated note, these are on sale now...



LOL!!!!! Oh Ken, you are SO feisty :)
 06/16/2014 05:48:12 AM · #22
LOL!

bring on the challenge



Message edited by author 2014-06-16 05:50:59.
 07/22/2014 07:40:58 PM · #23
I still like this idea, too.
 07/22/2014 07:48:10 PM · #24
I'm in. +1!!
 07/22/2014 08:02:50 PM · #25
Yes please.
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