Tilt Shift Technique

xqsme · 07-04-2008, 08:51 AM

First time for me. Tilt-shift photography as it applies to creating a 'toy-trainset' effect. Anyone else here doing it or have done it before?

plummy · 07-04-2008, 08:59 AM

eric has a bunch. they creep me out.

JayT · 07-04-2008, 09:19 AM

Try changing the scope of the blur. Perhaps keep the whole rider in focus.

Tilt shift works well in shoots with lots of depth.

xqsme · 07-04-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayT

Try changing the scope of the blur. Perhaps keep the whole rider in focus.

Tilt shift works well in shoots with lots of depth.

I'll keep that in mind thanks..

MichelinMan · 07-04-2008, 10:24 AM

Agreed. Seems a bit unjust for a good photo to have only one focused strip.

The rider should be kept in focus.

Your shots are getting good man!

eric · 07-05-2008, 07:38 AM

richardlpalmer · 07-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Cool.

William · 07-09-2008, 02:22 PM

I've seen a couple of Eric's photos before posted elsewhere, and just assumed that they were of actual miniatures. Cool stuff, great effect.

richardlpalmer · 07-09-2008, 03:38 PM

Eric, do you use a Lensbaby or is that all post work?

jezterr · 07-09-2008, 04:19 PM

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Nathan V · 07-09-2008, 05:07 PM

How is this accomplished?

eric · 07-09-2008, 06:08 PM

Pure ninja magic.

William · 07-09-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan V

How is this accomplished?

Wikipedia is your friend...

Photohog · 07-09-2008, 09:06 PM

Is this going to be suggested for a new assignment?!

richardlpalmer · 07-10-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jezterr

+

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So is that a "Yes" or are you being ellusive?

Please remember, I've really only done film camera effects (I've really only taken snapshot-type pictures digitally). So that's my initial thought - a Lensbaby. But if it's done as a post process I'd like to see what the original shot looked like. I don't really need to know how to do the procedure in PS...

jezterr · 07-10-2008, 04:27 PM

eric did it in post.

eric · 07-10-2008, 04:54 PM

^^^^^

Mitch F · 07-11-2008, 12:12 PM

these pictures are badass, but i'm still very confused on how to take them. seems a bit above my skill level...

WarriorDriver · 07-11-2008, 02:09 PM

Eric is my hero, those pictures are some of the best Ive seen.

Do a search on how to do it, my PS wont let me, need to upgrade. But I love the effect!!!

Mitch F · 07-11-2008, 06:19 PM

i did do a search, and it sounds too complicated for my little nogin

richardlpalmer · 07-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Eric, can you post up what one of the originals (pre-post-production) looked like?

elDizzle_foShizzle · 07-20-2008, 12:11 AM

Photoshop is your friend!

richardlpalmer · 07-21-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by elDizzle_foShizzle

A Model Garden

Roll Call

Photoshop is your friend!

Those links are the fubar...

The Turk · 07-21-2008, 12:38 PM

i like youtube...
YouTube - Photoshop Tutorial: Miniaturize!

MotoPhotog · 07-22-2008, 06:55 AM

bridgetc · 08-11-2008, 12:35 PM

These pictures are great! I have looked at Lensbaby before, this has made me really want to buy a lens.

keninseattle · 08-11-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoPhotog

Good gawd Darren!! This photo is awesome!!! It was great kicking it with you yesterday at PR. I'll be there on the 31st shooting some more.

richardlpalmer · 08-21-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Turk

i like youtube...
YouTube - Photoshop Tutorial: Miniaturize!

Nicely done!

(And good link!)

07-04-2008, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
xqsme Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 74 From: Portland My Camera: Nikon D300 / Just arrived: D3 ;)	Tilt Shift Technique First time for me. Tilt-shift photography as it applies to creating a 'toy-trainset' effect. Anyone else here doing it or have done it before? __________________ My Photos:Here Last edited by xqsme; 07-04-2008 at 08:54 AM..

07-04-2008, 09:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
JayT Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 147 From: Darkness My Camera: must take pretty pictures	Try changing the scope of the blur. Perhaps keep the whole rider in focus. Tilt shift works well in shoots with lots of depth. __________________ JayTPhotos.com

07-04-2008, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
MichelinMan Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 216 From: Under a roof My Camera: Canon S5 and XTi	Agreed. Seems a bit unjust for a good photo to have only one focused strip. The rider should be kept in focus. Your shots are getting good man! Last edited by MichelinMan; 07-04-2008 at 11:09 AM..

07-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 510 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	+ = __________________ www.tru3studio.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr

07-09-2008, 05:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nathan V Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 37 From: Burien, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	How is this accomplished? __________________

07-04-2008, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 189 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	eric has a bunch. they creep me out.

07-05-2008, 07:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 272 From: Seattle

07-09-2008, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
richardlpalmer Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 23 From: Kirkland, WA My Camera: Canon A640	Cool.

07-09-2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
William Junior Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 28 Blog Entries: 1 From: Seattle, WA.	I've seen a couple of Eric's photos before posted elsewhere, and just assumed that they were of actual miniatures. Cool stuff, great effect.

07-09-2008, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
richardlpalmer Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 23 From: Kirkland, WA My Camera: Canon A640	Eric, do you use a Lensbaby or is that all post work?

07-09-2008, 06:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 272 From: Seattle	Pure ninja magic.

07-09-2008, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Photohog Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 96 From: North Bend My Camera: Konica/Minolta 7D	Is this going to be suggested for a new assignment?!

07-10-2008, 04:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 510 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	eric did it in post. __________________ www.tru3studio.com www.juniormonkey.com www.photoblog.com/jezterr Last edited by jezterr; 07-14-2008 at 10:27 AM..

07-10-2008, 04:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 272 From: Seattle	^^^^^

07-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mitch F Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 61 From: Belligham WA My Camera: Canon Rebel XTi	these pictures are badass, but i'm still very confused on how to take them. seems a bit above my skill level...

07-20-2008, 12:11 AM	#22 (permalink)
elDizzle_foShizzle Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 39 From: Bothell, WA My Camera: Sony A700	my earlier tries at it! Photoshop is your friend! Last edited by elDizzle_foShizzle; 08-06-2008 at 10:12 PM.. Reason: fixed linky

07-11-2008, 02:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
WarriorDriver Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 41 From: Lynden My Camera: Canon 30D	Eric is my hero, those pictures are some of the best Ive seen. Do a search on how to do it, my PS wont let me, need to upgrade. But I love the effect!!!

07-11-2008, 06:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mitch F Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 61 From: Belligham WA My Camera: Canon Rebel XTi	i did do a search, and it sounds too complicated for my little nogin

07-18-2008, 02:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
richardlpalmer Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 23 From: Kirkland, WA My Camera: Canon A640	Eric, can you post up what one of the originals (pre-post-production) looked like?

07-21-2008, 12:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
The Turk Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 125 From: Butt Hell	i like youtube... YouTube - Photoshop Tutorial: Miniaturize! __________________ www.turkphotos.com Last edited by The Turk; 07-21-2008 at 12:44 PM..

07-22-2008, 06:55 AM	#25 (permalink)
MotoPhotog Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 202 From: Federal Way, WA My Camera: D300 & D200	__________________ http://darrenbeattyphotography.com

08-11-2008, 12:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
bridgetc Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Canon 20D	These pictures are great! I have looked at Lensbaby before, this has made me really want to buy a lens.