Ironsight 1 Posted July 30, 2006 http://www.surfacezero.com/span/cucv.jpg Have you bought a CUCV? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_shadow 0 Posted July 30, 2006 i dont know if it might be time to start a new photography diskussion thread or not, but anyway...can someone give a couple of simple tips on how to make interesting photos? and what you should think about? how do i "stage" a interesting scene for my photo and still get it to look natural, as if it isnt staged? hmm... maybe time to start a diskussion thread after all... oh well, the mods can decide about that.... Simply don't stage stuff. Go out and look for interesting situations and places to take pictures off. I don't feel there is any need for a new thread what so ever. well, sometimes for promotion pics it can be nessecary to stage stuff. like right now a friend of mine has asked if i cant make some pics for his bands upcoming website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOB 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Went to a diorama contest today, and I got to borrow another fellows brand new Micro Nikkor 105 VR;[im]http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/8812/fusk1dj5.jpg[/ig] is that a model? i cant tell lol looks soo real but so small at the same time lol Hrmph, obviously not as realistic as I hoped it would look... But I reckon it's on it's way there It's inspired by this shot which is way, way better in terms of being realistic... But for three minutes in PS I think I did OK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted July 30, 2006 deadmeat... liking the 'cyclists 'dismount' picture... very nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earl 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Went to a diorama contest today, and I got to borrow another fellows brand new Micro Nikkor 105 VR;http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/8812/fusk1dj5.jpg It's nicely done. Â It's gets a stronger effect if you use a photo that has an obvious vanishing point (looking down a street or row of buildings) and also from a higher perspective, so you get the sense of looking down on a tiny model. Â I've seen a few aerial shots of a city that were given this faux-macro look, they were awesome. Anyhow, nice work. Â I hope to share some more in a few weeks, after I wrap up a bit of traveling. Diorama contest... Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
earl 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Trying to record tank sounds with a camera is nearly impossible... I've tried doing it before and it doesn't work, tanks are so loud that the audio just cuts out once it gets above a certain point on my old camera at least.I heard that minidisc recorders are very good at that kind of thing. I was looking into the same thing a while ago. I'd like to have a simple toolkit for recording audio. The minidisc is fine for recording, but the standard mic is probably only good for vocals - interviews etc. Loud noises are always going to clip on standard mics. Recording from a distance where it's not clipping means you will lose all the finer detail sounds that a human ear will pick up near the source. I was sort of thinking that it would be cool to have 2-3 tracks recording from different mics in different positions (a shotgun mic seems to be the thing for recording loud SFX). Seeing the input live, to avoid clipping, would also be handy. For example, for recording a gun's sounds you might want to record from very nearby to get the sound of chambering a round and cocking the hammer, ejecting the shell. But the gunshot will clip. Record another gunshot with a more suitable mic from farther away and mix them back together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdog~ 0 Posted July 31, 2006 http://www.surfacezero.com/span/cucv.jpg Have you bought a CUCV? Nah, not yet at least, but I probably would have if I hadn't of found a nice '98 Ford F250 recently. 70mph easy sure beats struggling to 60mph going down a hill though earl, some interesting information you posted there. It looks like a shotgun mic plus a minidisc recorder would be a safe bet, but I can't justify spending over $150 for something that I'll only use a few times for something that I won't make any money doing. I can get access to quite a few running tracked vehicles (Sherman, Stuart, Halftrack, M60) and many many more wheeled vehicle but like I just said... I can't justify the cost That's a good idea with the blend of distance + close up weapons sounds. It would be awesome if ArmA or OFP2 could take two sounds, the close up with the detailed sounds, plus the far away, then average them out based on a distance formula or something like that... PS: Not directed towards anyone, but as a general statement and realization, my signature is extremely annoying now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted July 31, 2006 http://www.surfacezero.com/span/cucv.jpg Have you bought a CUCV? Nah, not yet at least, but I probably would have if I hadn't of found a nice '98 Ford F250 recently. 70mph easy sure beats struggling to 60mph going down a hill though I am thinking of buying a CUCV when I get my driver's license. A lot of them were "left behind" here in Europe when it was replaced by the Humvee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted July 31, 2006 Went on a little trip to RAF Waddington again today. Sadly the weather closed in when I got there, but I did manage to get a few shots. The obligatory macro shot Bigger E-3D Sentrys parked on the ramp Bigger The Runway caravan Bigger and the Control Tower Bigger a lot of RAF aircraft were painted in special schemes a few years ago, heres a 90th anniversary scheme for 23 Squadron, 1915-2005 Bigger And a close up of the Vulcan opposite the "viewing area" Bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted July 31, 2006 Now for the fun stuff! I only managed to grab two aircraft before the rain set in, and I had to run for cover. :P First up, the new Sentinel R1 on approach Bigger And crossing the road. These two shots were taken at 70mm focal length, so that might give you an idea how close it was. Bigger Bigger Then we have the Chinook, again all the shots were taken at 70mm as I was right on the end of the runway Bigger Bigger Bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted July 31, 2006 very nice... only just read about us getting those sentinels... didnt expect them to be flying already given the history of RAF procurement apparently they trail discharge leads when landing? gives off a fairly impressive spark when they land, or so I've been told/read - due to all the equipment on board humming away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted July 31, 2006 very nice... only just read about us getting those sentinels... didnt expect them to be flying already given the history of RAF procurement apparently they trail discharge leads when landing? gives off a fairly impressive spark when they land, or so I've been told/read - due to all the equipment on board humming away Heheh, yeah. I was actually on my way to getting in position when the lights turned on, so I thought "nuts to it, lets shoot from here" I cant say I noticed any leads, but then I was concentrating on my camera, and all I could see of the aircraft was in a little 1 inch box. I'll be spending a day or so up there when the weather improves, so will look out for it. Sounds like the sparks would make for a good photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted July 31, 2006 Nice pics DM. Especially love the one of the Vulcan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted July 31, 2006 There's a small service building in front of it, so I can't get "decent" head-on shots, but it does look like someone has just plonked the Vulcan on top of it Bigger Bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdog~ 0 Posted August 3, 2006 I can't remember if I posted this one before or not. March <s>AFB</s> ARB... sometime in 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted August 3, 2006 Went to the Cathedral again tonight, mainly cause I was bored and there was a break in the weather. Anyhoo... The Imp (at last) Bigger And wonderfully underlit (if you're too "dumb" to find him, put 20p in the slot and he's all lit up) Bigger Inside the Cathedral Bigger Bigger Outside Bigger Bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted August 3, 2006 Cont. Bigger Bigger Bigger Bigger Bigger Bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dm 9 Posted August 3, 2006 Cont. Bigger Bigger This dude apparently gave all his money to restore the Cathedral a looong time ago, so they put a "memorial" to him on top of one of the spires on the West end of the Catherdral Bigger Bigger And one of the Castle for luck Bigger FIN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOB 0 Posted August 3, 2006 This dude apparently gave all his money to restore the Cathedral a looong time ago, so they put a "memorial" to him on top of one of the spires on the West end of the Catherdral God - He mustn't had much money to get that, looks like he's either getting boozed up or sitting on the shitter (possibly a combination) Good shots by the way! You have improved alot since the last batch of cathedreal-shots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supah 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Some very nice shots DM Hoping to see more once you get the technicall side down more! Love the pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shashman 0 Posted August 4, 2006 http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Shashman/_MG_0022small.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Shashman/_MG_0080small.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/Shashman/IMG_6996small.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ares1978 0 Posted August 4, 2006 A bugged newspaper. "Looking for treasure." Shashman, those black&white ones (and the cat) are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
