Seattle Dyno Day II: PHOTOS!
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue, WA
Audi A4
Seattle Dyno Day II: PHOTOS!
Just registered on these forums after being invited to take photos at a dyno day! Thanks to superlubricity for organizing the event and hiring me 
it was a lot of fun!
As promised...some photos (I won't be posting all 76 of them in these forums, you can see the rest at my photostream here (of course, not all 76 are done, but I will be updating my photostream constantly as I finish them): http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsitthi )
it was a lot of fun!As promised...some photos (I won't be posting all 76 of them in these forums, you can see the rest at my photostream here (of course, not all 76 are done, but I will be updating my photostream constantly as I finish them): http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsitthi )
Last edited by TWiTCHY; Feb 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue, WA
Audi A4
Once the photos are uploaded to the computer, I process them through a program called DxO, where I sharpen up the photos, remove lens distortion, remove noise, fix the white balance, adjust the lighting, and little tiny things.
Then the photos are uploaded to a program called Lightroom that organizes them into my "photo library." You can edit them in this program as well, but I like to mix up my post-processing with some Photoshop as well. I use a noise removal filter on the cars selectively so they get a smooth surface, and then use a variety of lighting/contrast adjustments. The final touch is often a vignette which is the darkening of the corners that you see in most of my photos.
Thanks for the comment
I was trying to go for that magazine-type shot, but the background just doesn't compliment the cars well 
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,699
Likes: 4
From: Tucson, AZ
C63 AMG
First, if you're going to shoot cars, it's essential to use a circular polarizer filter on your lens. I find it necessary in overcast weather, but it doesn't hurt to use it in sunny or indoor lighting conditions. The CPL filter will remove reflections and restore color to the surface of the car. Sometimes it even adds a little rainbow effect to the headlights!
Once the photos are uploaded to the computer, I process them through a program called DxO, where I sharpen up the photos, remove lens distortion, remove noise, fix the white balance, adjust the lighting, and little tiny things.
Then the photos are uploaded to a program called Lightroom that organizes them into my "photo library." You can edit them in this program as well, but I like to mix up my post-processing with some Photoshop as well. I use a noise removal filter on the cars selectively so they get a smooth surface, and then use a variety of lighting/contrast adjustments. The final touch is often a vignette which is the darkening of the corners that you see in most of my photos.
Thanks for the comment
Thanks I was trying to go for that magazine-type shot, but the background just doesn't compliment the cars well
Once the photos are uploaded to the computer, I process them through a program called DxO, where I sharpen up the photos, remove lens distortion, remove noise, fix the white balance, adjust the lighting, and little tiny things.
Then the photos are uploaded to a program called Lightroom that organizes them into my "photo library." You can edit them in this program as well, but I like to mix up my post-processing with some Photoshop as well. I use a noise removal filter on the cars selectively so they get a smooth surface, and then use a variety of lighting/contrast adjustments. The final touch is often a vignette which is the darkening of the corners that you see in most of my photos.
Thanks for the comment
Thanks
I was trying to go for that magazine-type shot, but the background just doesn't compliment the cars well MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue, WA
Audi A4
Most of the shots were with a 17-40mm f/4 L. Planning on picking up a few prime non-Ls or a 24-70mm f/2.8. Haven't decided yet
Last edited by TWiTCHY; Mar 1, 2010 at 12:09 AM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: Bellevue, WA
Audi A4
Here are two more I finished over the weekend. Sorry, I know I'm moving a bit slower now but I'm also working as my school's photographer and I had to photograph 2 music concerts with another one on the way and a Shakespeare play next weekend. Busy busy busy
