"Pre Scott Hargis" interior - PhotoCamel

harryb49 · 01-21-2008

Top o' the day to you! This is my attempt to photograph an interior of a home using the basic techniques I currently know. I am looking forward to the interview on Friday, Feb 1, 2008 with Scott Hargis to improve my results.

I was really amazed at how much thought and effort this simple shot took.

angelsfort · 01-21-2008

Harry, I think it looks good except that it's kinda flat looking... and there's a funny shadow on the top left side...

*but I am no expert* don't even claim to have any knowledge of this sort of thing! Just giving my two cents.

ebears · 01-21-2008

Yes I can also see the shadow - a bit weird - I wonder if it looks flat because there is no sign of life in the photo.

harryb49 · 01-21-2008

The "shadow" is a product of the conversion to GIF to post it here. It does not appear in the original photograph. I have uploaded it to : Harry Brink : photos : Interiors- powered by SmugMug

Take a peek there.

harryb49 · 01-21-2008

I reworked the image. Initially I had added fill light both at the home and in Photoshop to reduce contrast. Let's see how this version looks.

Deiussum · 01-22-2008

I'm no expert on this type of shot, but I think I like the version you have on SmugMug the best. The last one is good too, but the bright parts of the wall look awful close to being blown out.

You probably already know this or have already figured it out, but the reason for the banding in the first one is because GIF images support a maximum of 256 different colors as compared to the 16 million supported by JPEGs. It is a format better suited for buttons and other stuff that doesn't require a wide range of colors.

jaxsond · 02-01-2008

nice first try for sure....use a polarizer to cut those reflections on the countertops ... also bring some props to liven up the place a bit....

01-21-2008	#2
angelsfort Bactrian Location: Florida Posts: 1,820 CamelKarma: 4422 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: "Pre Scott Hargis" interior Harry, I think it looks good except that it's kinda flat looking... and there's a funny shadow on the top left side... but I am no expert don't even claim to have any knowledge of this sort of thing! Just giving my two cents.
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ebears Dromedary Location: Mandurah, Western Australia Posts: 1,425 CamelKarma: 857 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: "Pre Scott Hargis" interior Yes I can also see the shadow - a bit weird - I wonder if it looks flat because there is no sign of life in the photo.
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01-21-2008	#4
harryb49 Alpaca Location: Quincy, WA Posts: 41 CamelKarma: 23 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: "Pre Scott Hargis" interior The "shadow" is a product of the conversion to GIF to post it here. It does not appear in the original photograph. I have uploaded it to : Harry Brink : photos : Interiors- powered by SmugMug Take a peek there.

01-22-2008	#6
Deiussum Guanaco Location: ND native in CA Posts: 433 CamelKarma: 58 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: "Pre Scott Hargis" interior I'm no expert on this type of shot, but I think I like the version you have on SmugMug the best. The last one is good too, but the bright parts of the wall look awful close to being blown out. You probably already know this or have already figured it out, but the reason for the banding in the first one is because GIF images support a maximum of 256 different colors as compared to the 16 million supported by JPEGs. It is a format better suited for buttons and other stuff that doesn't require a wide range of colors.
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02-01-2008	#7
jaxsond Alpaca Posts: 4 CamelKarma: 10 Gallery \| Blog	Re: "Pre Scott Hargis" interior nice first try for sure....use a polarizer to cut those reflections on the countertops ... also bring some props to liven up the place a bit.... __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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