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05/06/2004 03:56:34 AM · #1 |
Help & Tips to get good high key pictures, please.
Thanks,
Alexis |
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05/06/2004 07:27:09 AM · #2 |
what kinda of help were you looking for?
Lighting, posing, etc. |
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05/06/2004 10:33:12 AM · #3 |
Like these?
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05/06/2004 10:40:32 AM · #4 |
If this was a test question, this is how I'd answer. Now to hear from some people with experience to see how I did ...
I think the hardest thing to do when working in high-key is to maintain subtle detail in the highlights. I think I'd actually underexpose a little, or make sure I have lots of indirect lighting so there's no hot spots burning out detail.
Try to compose without any "deep" areas which will cast really dark shadows ... if you start with a compressed tone range you'll be able to lighten the photo overall without losing detail.
Message edited by author 2004-05-06 10:40:49. |
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05/06/2004 06:31:35 PM · #5 |
| Guess it depends on the look your going for, I blow the highlights out on purpose on some shots. |
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05/06/2004 06:43:24 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by MeThoS:
Guess it depends on the look your going for, I blow the highlights out on purpose on some shots. |
I figure if I capture a gradient which goes almost to zero, I can then adjust it (I use Curves) to precisely control just how much gets blown out ... I can always get rid of detail later, but if it's never captured by the camera, there's no (easy) way to put it back. I like to keep as many options open as I can. I'm also used to working with somewhat limited equipment with less precise control of exposure, and I try to allow for that too. |
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