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04/12/2006 12:15:59 AM · #1 |
Alright.. so 'fess up you refractioning superstars. How do you set up your refraction shots, where do you put your lights, what lights do you use, etc?
I tried a million (okay maybe only 200) shot attempts to get a refraction-ish look and every single one of them failed miserably. I know much of it had to do with my poor attempt at a studio set up so I would really really appreciate if you guys could share your insight on how to get a jump on a good refraction image.. from the ground up.
ANY hints would be greatly appreciated as I want to practice this more and hopefully come away with a good image rather than just frustration.
Thanks!
:)
- Sia
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04/12/2006 12:46:18 AM · #2 |
I am not a Refraction superstar. I ended up at 25th position. I thought it was cool, but my voters did't think like me. I will post the setup as some of my commentrator are interested too.
Here is my entry:
The Setup:
Different procesing than the challenge entry:
 
Comments / Critiques are welcome. |
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04/12/2006 01:03:07 AM · #3 |
For this I used a regular flashlight (on the opposite side of where the refraction is occurring) slightly closer to the camera than the glass. The white board in the back was placed at an angle to get a sharper impact effect. Really simple. I liked the concept but in all honesty thought it would tank as a DPC entry.
ETA: I have more info on this on the photo page.
Message edited by author 2006-04-12 01:04:36.
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04/12/2006 01:07:00 AM · #4 |
Damn my bracket predictions are already in shambles... :( Although I did predict a Rikki/Riggs matchup.
Edited to add: Not sure how this post got in this thread. It was meant for another. :(
Message edited by author 2006-04-12 01:19:01.
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04/12/2006 01:19:13 AM · #5 |
Hey Shailesh, just out of curiosity what are you using to resize your shots for the challenge.
Your entry seems quite jaggie on the edges in some places, the other you posted (out takes) don't seem to have the jaggie edges. A lot of times voters will hit for jaggies...
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04/12/2006 01:22:52 AM · #6 |
I think that was an effect he added and not something caused by the resize.
Message edited by author 2006-04-12 01:23:02.
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04/12/2006 01:29:38 AM · #7 |
My refraction shot was a similar setup as my Blue entry. Quite simple really but I also have added lighting to get the rim of the glass to sparkle. This I think is key to getting and maximizing the shot.
I will post a setup shot as soon as I send in my verification to SC ;)
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04/12/2006 07:19:05 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by yanko:
I think that was an effect he added and not something caused by the resize. |
Yanko, you are right. It's not resizing, but I did not add any effect too. I just did the desaturation. Thanks awpollard for your constructive comments. It's really helpful. Recently I am getting the comments about done too much photoshoped. I need to cut down, may be I need to calibrate my monitor. |
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04/12/2006 11:47:23 AM · #9 |
Question for PS gurus and expert Photographers..Will different post processing or a setup would have helped this one score better? If your answer is yes, can you please share HOW?
Message edited by author 2006-04-12 12:03:46. |
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04/12/2006 12:40:20 PM · #10 |
here the 'ingredients' for my entry for those interested
main thing is the rectangled glass vase with imperfections in the glass and a bended bottom as shown in the first image
i captured the image with the opening of the glass towards the cam
the bended bottom creates the nice flow and the imperfections in the glass the somewhat painted look
the background is the orange textile blind the light is natural
all put on a glass plate for having the reflection
 entry
here another example with this 'technique' i made awhile ago
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04/12/2006 12:42:16 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by shaileshivyas:
Question for PS gurus and expert Photographers..Will different post processing or a setup would have helped this one score better? If your answer is yes, can you please share HOW? |
Two things come to mind; the imnage, as entered, is oversharpened and that will have hurt you, and the glasses aren't vertical; it needs ccw rotation. A truly vertical, less oversharpened version might have gained a little ground.
Other than that, given the original, this is pretty good PP. Your decision to desaturate was a good one iMO.
R.
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