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06/20/2005 08:20:31 PM · #1 |
| Maybe it's just me, but it seems like shooting with a high ISO speed to purposefully add noise to an image is very unpopular around here. I have a fairly grainy picture in the Darkness challenge, and most people seem to hate it, while a minority of commenters thought it was an effective technique for increasing the mood of the photo. What are other peoples take on grainy images? I personally prefer I high amount of grain for a black and white nighttime photo, if it's supposed to be serious or dark that is. |
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06/20/2005 08:44:18 PM · #2 |
depends... I don't mind some noise, but at times it's annoying. B/W is probably the best place to have noise if you're going to. This site is known to vote down noisy photos, be it on purpose or not.
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06/20/2005 09:04:26 PM · #3 |
It's very difficult to comment without seeing the photo being discussed. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
To me, shooting using high ISO (unless with a DSLR) doesn't sound like a good idea. You can always add noise afterwards, as I did here:
That way you've got better control over the final result.
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06/20/2005 09:18:29 PM · #4 |
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06/20/2005 09:36:56 PM · #5 |
Another thing, If you haven't run in to it yet, Diffuse your shots sparingly as many can not tell the difference between out of focus or a diffused for effect shot.
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06/20/2005 09:54:26 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by awpollard:
Another thing, If you haven't run in to it yet, Diffuse your shots sparingly as many can not tell the difference between out of focus or a diffused for effect shot. |
Tell me about it! :-P
I knew it wasn't the GREATEST shot, but it AIN'T OOF!
Edited to get back on topic. My two cents worth. If you think the grain adds to the shot, add it. It may not score well here, but if it's done WELL enough times, people here may change their opinions!
Message edited by author 2005-06-20 21:55:31.
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06/20/2005 10:52:00 PM · #7 |
| Thanks for the responses. I've only competed a handful of times around here, still figuring out what people go for and don't go for...not that it's gonna stop me from venturing into areas where scores of other's failed! LOL Thanks Again! |
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06/20/2005 11:18:31 PM · #8 |
In photography, noise is considered a major drawback, and this site tends to put technicalities before the overall appeal of the photo.
Message edited by author 2005-06-20 23:18:59. |
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06/20/2005 11:35:58 PM · #9 |
I have to say that some of my favourites on this site have an amount of noise that is unacceptable to most. To me it can add to the character and mood of an image.
Why do you think some photographers use ISO 1600 film? For the grain, silly. I know of a portrait photographer that uses ISO 1600 almost exclusively.
It seems with the advent of digital images need to be as smooth as silk to be acceptable.
Just another opinion.
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06/21/2005 01:25:06 AM · #10 |
If it's done well, I like grain/noise in a photo very much.
Too many people here that deny their own creativity, just for the purpose of getting high points from the crowd.
My advice: do your own thing and never go for the high points if that will result in loosing your own identity. Don't be afraid of stepping out of the box, too many are, you know and that's a pity I think.
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06/21/2005 04:12:58 AM · #11 |
| Here's the deal: Digital sensor noise is not the same as film grain. It looks much different, and is far less pleasing. Try to compare them sometime. Also, digital noise includes chromatic noise as well as luminescent noise, which introduces random patchy color shifts when you examine the image up close. |
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06/21/2005 04:43:54 AM · #12 |
For what it's worth.
When I need to make a 3d render look photorealistic, I add noise and a teensy bit of blur. I don't use parametric noise, I take an old 1940's b&w pic, Isolate the film grain and use it as noise. Works pretty well :) |
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06/21/2005 11:16:53 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by skylen:
Here's the deal: Digital sensor noise is not the same as film grain. It looks much different, and is far less pleasing. Try to compare them sometime. Also, digital noise includes chromatic noise as well as luminescent noise, which introduces random patchy color shifts when you examine the image up close. |
Thats a very good point, and I should have elaborated on that myself. Yes, electronic ISO in color digital photos does not have the same effect as color film grain. I personally preffer digital "in camera" noise for a photo captured as a black and white over one that was shot in color. It tends to look better because you avoid all of the funky random colors in the noise. |
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