Studebaker Starlight Coupe
Jan 26, 2019 13:49:47 #
Here's a hole that's easy to fall into when compositing - the main shot was taken handheld in far from ideal light conditions at ISO6400. The car was taken at a local beach at ISO400. So, composited without a thought for such things, then messing with filters and and contrast and just about everything else you can mess with, has made the barn very grainy but the car has none to speak of. I think I've just about got away with it, but what should I have done? And your critique is welcome as always.
Jan 26, 2019 14:22:06 #
For me your result works great as-is because of the natural textures of the wood and concrete, and the shiny surface of the vehicle. That deeply shadowed barn was a great find; will we see it again? 
Jan 26, 2019 14:58:19 #
At the size being viewed here, there's nothing that immediately jumps out at me indicating that this is a composite or anything negative. If you haven't already, you might try cropping some from the top and some from the left side, but that may throw your composition out of wack. The colors, lighting, and mood are beautiful and consistent. Nice job. jak
Jan 26, 2019 15:05:37 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
For me your result works great as-is because of the natural textures of the wood and concrete, and the shiny surface of the vehicle. That deeply shadowed barn was a great find; will we see it again?
Yes, I reckon the car can be smooth, that’s what lets me get away with it Linda. I do have other ideas for the barn - if I can find the image.
Jan 26, 2019 15:09:26 #
jak86094 wrote:
At the size being viewed here, there's nothing that immediately jumps out at me indicating that this is a composite or anything negative. If you haven't already, you might try cropping some from the top and some from the left side, but that may throw your composition out of wack. The colors, lighting, and mood are beautiful and consistent. Nice job. jak
It would crop as you suggest Jak, I just liked the symmetry of the ceiling timbers. Thanks for your suggestions, they’re appreciated.
Jan 26, 2019 18:11:49 #
I love the final product except ....., how did the car get in there?
Jan 26, 2019 18:26:13 #
SonyA580 wrote:
There are doors behind the car, of course I love the final product except ....., how did the car get in there?
Jan 26, 2019 19:52:32 #
magnetoman wrote:
Here's a hole that's easy to fall into when compos... (show quote)
Love it, the composition with the car partly hidden is very effective because it's different than what we usually see. Yes, it looks great in the old barn. I don't see anything wrong with rendering the car shiny and smooth simply because it feels like an artistic choice given the subject. But if you wanted to you could add some grain on the car layer and clip it, or add a light brush mask of a grain-like texture just to the car. Or just add an overall texture to the whole thing to help pull it all together.
I'm in a similar dilemma as we speak with a scene that I threw everything at and then had one small but essential item (a balloon floating overhead) that lost its identity too much, so I'm trying to bring it back but without making it look too out of place in the overall mish-mash of my now very painterly creation.
With composites there is always that: how much to bring the items into conjunction with each other in terms of light, texture, tonality, etc, and how much to let them look odd for art's sake.
Jan 27, 2019 11:44:10 #
I like it. Looks like it was taking a peek to see if anyone sees her.
Don
Don
Jan 27, 2019 14:51:43 #
SonyA580 wrote:
I love the final product except ....., how did the car get in there?
No idea! Thanks for commenting, it’s appreciated.
Jan 27, 2019 14:53:35 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
There are doors behind the car, of course
Think it was craned in. Not sure though! I’ll ask next time I’m there.
Jan 27, 2019 15:04:47 #
minniev wrote:
Love it, the composition with the car partly hidden is very effective because it's different...
Hi Min, this was a very simple composit but, simple or complex, it’s always difficult to recover the situation (in regard to pulling it all together) once you start adding filters and effects. I don’t seem to get to the stage where I get it right first time and I’m putting this down to rushing things. I’m always in a hurry to see how it looks so that I know I’m not wasting my time - and then that costs me time! Got to learn to be more methodical.
Thanks for your thoughts - hope you’re going to be posting in this section now Linda’s revitalised it. Wonder if we could persuade Piet to come along?
Jan 27, 2019 15:05:49 #
donrosshill wrote:
I like it. Looks like it was taking a peek to see if anyone sees her.
Don
Don
Thanks for looking-in Don, and your comments.
Jan 27, 2019 15:06:24 #
magnetoman wrote:
And Dave Chinn ...Wonder if we could persuade Piet to come along?
Jan 27, 2019 15:42:10 #
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