Assignment #29: Frame-By-Frame
Nikolai
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Springtime coverage was a blast. Everybody seemed to have a good time, taking lazy walks and enjoing blooming girls and pretty flowers... or was it the other way around..:rolleyes
This new class going to be a bit more technical again. And, for the first time in our WA series, it would require some PP skills.
The subject is "Frame-By-Frame" and it was inspired by Desmond.
I also posted my own example, which I'm quoting here:
The idea is to catch a moving subject (or subjects, as in Desmond's Moving Heart ) with several frames and then blend them all into the final image.
Fresh pictures only (as always).
For the rest of the basic rules and index please check out this sticky.
Let's get some frames!
This new class going to be a bit more technical again. And, for the first time in our WA series, it would require some PP skills.
The subject is "Frame-By-Frame" and it was inspired by Desmond.
I also posted my own example, which I'm quoting here:
The idea is to catch a moving subject (or subjects, as in Desmond's Moving Heart ) with several frames and then blend them all into the final image.
Fresh pictures only (as always).
For the rest of the basic rules and index please check out this sticky.
Let's get some frames!
"May the f/stop be with you!"
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I won't be posting for a while, but I'll see what I can grab on my vacation...
Matthew
It's never late to post, as long as it's fresh:-)
There are different scenarios. Two most common ones: you know the exact path (Desmond's pic, or some car going along a curved portion of a freeway, etc.) or you don't, but the background is uniform (my chopper shot).
In both cases you'd need to start with setting your camera to manual. Meter the average background and set the manual values.
Then it's a bit different.
1. Known path.
Set up your camera on the tripod in a way that you can frame the whole path. Meter and expose at least one frame with the empty background.
Now wait for or initiate the moving actor(s). Depending on the speed you may need a continuous drive or simply manually exposed shots. Remote trigger is highly recommended.
2. Unknown path.
Well, it's a bit tougher, but the main idea remains the same. No tripod, no remote. Meter and take a few shots of the possible empty scene, lock the exposure settings. Wait for the target, follow and shoot (I would recommend continuous drive).
In both cases you end up with some initial shots (backdrop) and a bunch of frames. Stack them all as different layers (I would use CS3' Photomerge) and then proceed with masking them out (and if you don't know how, check this out:-)
All in all, it's a lot of fun and not as hard at it seems. All you need is a good backdrop shot and locked settings (full manual is a huge help).
HTH
It does and thanks for taking the time to explain it.
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Hopefully I'll be able to attend a local airshow this coming weekend.
If I do, I'll try to shoot some stuff specifically for this class and will create a simple tutorial..
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As I promised, a frame set from the airshow...
VERY Cool!!!
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As you said, deadlines do not matter here in WA. We did extend one time, and it didn't help, not much that is. I'd rather have something new going on, so those with no ideas for the current one could move on, while you and those who do can continue to work on it.
Agreed?
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I have two ideas, both involving the kids, I'll let you know if I get somehthing. I envy your airshow trip, I love aircraft but we don't have many shows in my area.
Jason
"Show me" :-)
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Some minutes ago.
Is this any good or you wanted something different ?
I found it so simples that I suspect this is not valid ...
Awesome!
Not eligible(rules are rules:-), but what a great capture! Thanks a lot for sharing it!
Wanna try it again, now fresh?
Well, I'm glad you found it simple :-)
One point you didn't bring, though, is to show a similar scenario of a moving subject whose movements you can't control.
Try that, it may be a bit more challenging:-)
No sir, you need to hold your camera steady.
Please check this: http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=518516&postcount=5
Nikolai.
I have read it before.
I did it again.
Humm ... too similar to panning blur I presume.
Or is it just me ?
I'm afraid I'll stay still and wait for the next assignment.
Hmm, it's very different, IMHO...
With panning blur you're following the subject. With frame by frame (known path) you shoot a larger frame, taking several shots of the same identical background, while subjects moves to the different positions.
Just like you did in your first entries, but spiced by the fact that you can't control the moving target entirely...
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It took me a bit longer than I planned but I got the images I needed today, done a little photoshop and preston one frame by frame.
Jason
Great!
As you can see, there is a trouble on the borders, where different "copies" of the same subject intersect with another.
One solution is to avoid it by letting the subject moving across the FOV. Another - be way more accurate in blending
Stan
Very nice!
I bet you could have created the whole "wedge"