Behind Bars
Jul 9, 2012 12:05:55 #
A friend has asked me to shot some pictures for her. She says the object she is wanting to show is behind some small vertical bars. She says of course each time she tries with her point and shoot the bars are nice and sharp and what is behind is also...she does not want the bars. I have not seen what is exactly the condtion. I have a D5100, 60mm, how can I set up to basically shoot right past the bars or at least make them blurry? I am still so new to all of this....
Thanks for any help..you guys and gals rock.
Gary
Thanks for any help..you guys and gals rock.
Gary
Jul 9, 2012 12:20:36 #
Use a shallow depth of field and spot focus on whatever is on the other side that is the desired subject. Or you could just move closer so that you are shooting between the bars and they wouldn't be in the frame at all.
Jul 9, 2012 12:24:18 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Use a shallow depth of field and spot focus on whatever is on the other side that is the desired subject. Or you could just move closer so that you are shooting between the bars and they wouldn't be in the frame at all.
Not sure how close the bars are. What would you suggest as a good start point? I think there is good lighting.
Thanks
Jul 9, 2012 12:49:48 #
BigGWells wrote:
Not sure how close the bars are. What would you suggest as a good start point? I think there is good lighting.
Thanks
MT Shooter wrote:
Use a shallow depth of field and spot focus on whatever is on the other side that is the desired subject. Or you could just move closer so that you are shooting between the bars and they wouldn't be in the frame at all.
Not sure how close the bars are. What would you suggest as a good start point? I think there is good lighting.
Thanks
There is no way I could recommend any further setting without knowing more about the scene. You will just have to give it a shot and see what develops, so to speak!
Jul 9, 2012 13:10:28 #
Jul 9, 2012 14:35:57 #
You could always try giving her a cake with a file hidden inside.
Nope short of an angle grinder all you can hope to do is get lens as close to the bars as possible (Ideally poking it through the bars) and like MT shooter suggests use shallow depth of field.
This would mean going to aperture priority and as fast as your lens will allow (Smaller F number i.e. F/2.8). Your DOF on the subject itself might be too shallow at such small aperture so it will be a case of winging it and adjusting on the fly. You will need to be pretty precise with your focusing.
If you can't get right up close to the bars you might have to use manual focus otherwise you risk autofocus getting the bars sharp and your subject not so sharp.
If you do get any more information before the shoot then let us know and somebody els might have something better up their sleeve.
Nope short of an angle grinder all you can hope to do is get lens as close to the bars as possible (Ideally poking it through the bars) and like MT shooter suggests use shallow depth of field.
This would mean going to aperture priority and as fast as your lens will allow (Smaller F number i.e. F/2.8). Your DOF on the subject itself might be too shallow at such small aperture so it will be a case of winging it and adjusting on the fly. You will need to be pretty precise with your focusing.
If you can't get right up close to the bars you might have to use manual focus otherwise you risk autofocus getting the bars sharp and your subject not so sharp.
If you do get any more information before the shoot then let us know and somebody els might have something better up their sleeve.
Jul 9, 2012 14:39:58 #
mafadecay wrote:
You could always try giving her a cake with a file... (show quote)
I have asked her for more info...just waiting....
Gary
Jul 9, 2012 15:51:27 #
Jul 9, 2012 21:07:59 #
Jul 9, 2012 21:10:45 #
With the proper DOF, you could blur the bars right out of the photo. You won't even know they were there. :)
Jul 9, 2012 21:12:02 #
You might be able to PS them out with content aware. I have been able to make a chain link fence disappear at a zoo but the subject I was capturing was 40 yards inside the fence and I was zoomed in with a 300 mm lens. Keep us posted
Jul 10, 2012 06:03:12 #
I have been told like at a zoo, get as close to the bars as you can and zoom in on the subject leaving little space between the camera lens and the bars. Hope this helps.
Jul 10, 2012 06:18:27 #
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Behind Bars is the third studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released November 22, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings. The album features production from Vance Wright, Pete Rock, Prince Paul, Large Professor, Easy Mo Bee and Warren G, as well as guest appearances by Doug E. Fresh, Nice & Smooth, and Warren G.
Upon its release, Behind Bars achieved moderate chart success, peaking at number 51 on the Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album spawned two singles, "Behind Bars" and "Sittin' in My Car," which made it to number 12 and number 11 on the Hot Rap Singles, respectively.
Behind Bars is the third studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released November 22, 1994, on Def Jam Recordings. The album features production from Vance Wright, Pete Rock, Prince Paul, Large Professor, Easy Mo Bee and Warren G, as well as guest appearances by Doug E. Fresh, Nice & Smooth, and Warren G.
Upon its release, Behind Bars achieved moderate chart success, peaking at number 51 on the Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album spawned two singles, "Behind Bars" and "Sittin' in My Car," which made it to number 12 and number 11 on the Hot Rap Singles, respectively.
Jul 10, 2012 07:23:36 #
Two things you need to know. How close to the bars can you get and how far behind the bars is the subject. Actually three, how big is the subject.
If you can supply this info I am sure you can get better answers.
Jim D
If you can supply this info I am sure you can get better answers.
Jim D
Jul 10, 2012 07:30:20 #
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