tilt shift
Nov 14, 2011 08:39:40 #
Nov 15, 2011 08:35:44 #
I'm not using a tilt/shift lens because of the cost for a good one. As you probably know, their primary use is to correct perspective, such as the "lean" in tall buildings as the photo is taken. Some perspective adjustment can be made in Photoshop.
Never thought about it's usage for creative effects, might be interesting.
Never thought about it's usage for creative effects, might be interesting.
Nov 15, 2011 08:41:33 #
No need for a camera, a solid software like GIMP or Photoshop can simulate it for you, realistically. You will find this under perspective correction.
There is also a weird little lens maker company, http://www.lensbaby.com/#1 for about $199.00 (street price) they have other specialty lens that are quite interesting, mounts for Nikon and Canon (that I know of)
Otherwise you have DSLR lenses from both Canon and Nikon that can do it (and likely other vendors) cost varies between $1,400, to about $3,000.00
The ultimate solution of course are the view cameras like Sinar Linoff and the like, cost varies from the 10k to the 100k here so way out of reach for most (even pros), the software solution looks better and better right?
There is also a weird little lens maker company, http://www.lensbaby.com/#1 for about $199.00 (street price) they have other specialty lens that are quite interesting, mounts for Nikon and Canon (that I know of)
Otherwise you have DSLR lenses from both Canon and Nikon that can do it (and likely other vendors) cost varies between $1,400, to about $3,000.00
The ultimate solution of course are the view cameras like Sinar Linoff and the like, cost varies from the 10k to the 100k here so way out of reach for most (even pros), the software solution looks better and better right?
Nov 15, 2011 08:44:41 #
if you google tilt shift you can see some examples,, makes photos look like mineatures
Nov 15, 2011 10:02:43 #
senad55verizon.net
Loc: Milford, NJ
You can do vastly more and better perspective correction in Photoshop than you could ever do with a physically shifting/tilting lens in a 35mm lens mount.
Select your entire image (Ctrl A), go to Edit>Transform>Perspective. This gives you a bunch of handles with which to pull the image around.
This is not an easy adjustment to use, so plan on spending a bit of time figuring out how it works. The main thing is to be clear about what you want to accomplish. Start by making the vertical lines in the photo parallel to the sides of the image. After that, just have fun seeing what all you can come up with. Don't be afraid to experiment.
To finish press Enter and then Ctrl D to unselect, and admire your handiwork!
Good luck!
Peter
Select your entire image (Ctrl A), go to Edit>Transform>Perspective. This gives you a bunch of handles with which to pull the image around.
This is not an easy adjustment to use, so plan on spending a bit of time figuring out how it works. The main thing is to be clear about what you want to accomplish. Start by making the vertical lines in the photo parallel to the sides of the image. After that, just have fun seeing what all you can come up with. Don't be afraid to experiment.
To finish press Enter and then Ctrl D to unselect, and admire your handiwork!
Good luck!
Peter
Nov 15, 2011 10:12:22 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
the problem with using software to create visual effects is that you never learn to see. Which, in my HO is what photography is about. Go rent a tilt shift lens, or borrow a field camera. Play. See for yourself what tilts and shifts will do.
Nov 15, 2011 10:15:10 #
senad55verizon.net wrote:
Good luck!
You certainly will need it as you are not looking at a perspective change but at a field of focus, fortunately there are good tutorials on line for that.
Nov 16, 2011 12:14:09 #
THe whole thing about tilt shift lenses, or view cameras with tilt shift, is keeping the plane of your sensor parallel with the plane of what you are shooting. If you are shooting a building you want your camera parallel with the front of the building, but to get all of the building in you can't do this so you tilt the camera up. With a tilt shift lens, you simply get your camera parallel with the building then shift the lens up until you see the top of the building in the frame keeping the sensor parallel with the building.
The tilt part is used when you can not get your camera parallel with what you are shooting, then you tilt the lens until it is parallel, then shift to fill the frame with what you are shooting.
You can do this in software now, but unless you plan for this when you take the shot you will run into cropping problems.
When you actually need a tilt shift lens it more than pays for itself, especially in architecture where it is mostly used, then you mostly use the shift part, not the tilt part.
There are cheaper older lenses that just shift you can get for architecture if this is what you need it for. As long as you can get your sensor plane parallel with what you are shooting then all you need is shift to get everything in the frame.
The tilt part is used when you can not get your camera parallel with what you are shooting, then you tilt the lens until it is parallel, then shift to fill the frame with what you are shooting.
You can do this in software now, but unless you plan for this when you take the shot you will run into cropping problems.
When you actually need a tilt shift lens it more than pays for itself, especially in architecture where it is mostly used, then you mostly use the shift part, not the tilt part.
There are cheaper older lenses that just shift you can get for architecture if this is what you need it for. As long as you can get your sensor plane parallel with what you are shooting then all you need is shift to get everything in the frame.
Nov 16, 2011 13:03:09 #
koolbreez, good short explanation
Frankly, if I ever go to architecture shooting I just start selling everything in my house to pay for the purchase* of a view camera, a couple of specialized lenses serious digital backs (645 for now) and negative backs (8*10).
For someone just curious as our friend here: go for the $199.00 solution. Plus, you may have fun trying really weird s*** :shock: err stuff. :mrgreen:
* I'll be damned if I give a penny more than I have to, to a f**** bank :evil: .
(Sorry, ranting again about my feelings and opinions) :oops:
There lego people!!!! http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php (end image) :D :-D
Frankly, if I ever go to architecture shooting I just start selling everything in my house to pay for the purchase* of a view camera, a couple of specialized lenses serious digital backs (645 for now) and negative backs (8*10).
For someone just curious as our friend here: go for the $199.00 solution. Plus, you may have fun trying really weird s*** :shock: err stuff. :mrgreen:
* I'll be damned if I give a penny more than I have to, to a f**** bank :evil: .
(Sorry, ranting again about my feelings and opinions) :oops:
There lego people!!!! http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php (end image) :D :-D
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