I don’t shoot cars professionally, but as a fellow professional photographer I can say that your comments ooze sincerity, experience and common sense. It was a delight to watch your video. Best of luck!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most thoughtful and meaningful comments I've ever received on here, thanks so much! 😊

@AsianGargamel

Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree, it was a pleasure watching!

1. Don't fill the frame edge-to-edge with a car you are shooting 2. Don't ever have poles or distracting objects behind the car 3. Don't allow any ugly stuff behind the car (except to tell a story) 4. Don't shoot from eye level 5. Don't shoot in midday sun 6. Don't shoot with the sun behind you 7. Don't overexpose 8. Don't do HDR 9. Don't shoot interior in direct sun 10. Don't use a wide angle lens on exterior (on static shots) 11. Don't shoot the same angle again und again 12. Don't become obsessed with strobes and lightning 13. Don't fixate on gear

@skold__anton

2 жыл бұрын

Meh

@skold__anton

2 жыл бұрын

i think this is wrong

@filetmignon9978

Жыл бұрын

@@skold__anton why

@skold__anton

Жыл бұрын

For you to photograph a car your way and not someone else's way, you will stand out more and succeed better

@filetmignon9978

Жыл бұрын

@@skold__anton no. there is a big difference between finding your own style/standing out and using correct techniques. Its like if you watch a video on car customization, but say its wrong because the car has 4 wheels, no, it needs 4 wheels to work just like how you need to learn core techiniques and angles to create visually pleasing shots. Once you have a handle on that, then you can BUILD ON TOP OF THAT and find your own style to stand out.

I've been shooting and writing about cars for a long time. I'm a retired member if IMPA--International Motor Press Association. I agree with almost everything except your prohibition of the wide angle. When you know what a wide angle can do in terms of emphasizing certain aspects of the photos then it can be great. One of my favorite shots was of a Jaguar "Leaper" shot from a low angle with the wide angle lens. The Leaper came leaping out of the frame, so to speak. That one was shot on Tri-X with a Nikon N90.

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Anton, thanks for your comment and insight! You're right, I could have expanded on that point a lot more, but I was trying to keep this brief - too many times my video becomes 15 mins long! 😂 There are times when a wide angle is great - details like you mentioned, or if you're trying to emphasize a dramatic feature, like a wing or fins on a Cadillac or something. But overall, if you're shooting the full car, I think one should try to a shoot longer focal length at a distance. There are lots of times when you can't, if space doesn't allow you to get very far back, but whenever possible, the longer focal length will pay off. I've never shot with the N90, but I used to shoot with a Nikon D90 (which I know is very different), haha.

@svvdm

2 жыл бұрын

that's just one scenario😂

This video production quality deserves way more views

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

🙌

@fahiz.01

2 жыл бұрын

True

I can agree but the wide angle no you can get some beautiful shots with especially if you want something scenic

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

haha fair

Amazing car content. Thank you for doing this. Their arent many actual educational car photography channels out there at least I am not aware of them. Keep up the great work.

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! 🙌

First time watching your youtube videos. Short and no waste of time talking about pointless things. Love them 👌

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching and for the feedback! 👍

Depending on the angle, sometimes shooting really wide can be interesting since while it can show everything if you stop down, if you put a cpl on and crank the shuttler speed, sometimes it can have this really interesting effect where the car almost appears like its a toy car in the outside world and its a cool effect. Most of the time, I prefer shooting cars with a 85mm f/1.8 or longer lens. Nothing beats the compression off of the longer lenses. Other than that, great video! Definitely some amazing tips for sure

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

yes totally, that's a really creative way to go about it, and would definitely give you a cool result. Thanks for watching!

One of my pet peeves are open hoods at car meets. It ruins the lines of the car so I skip them. I love all those tips as you showed me some areas I need to work on.

@capturingthemachine

4 ай бұрын

Yes for sure, and thanks, I'm glad it's helpful! I have another video about shooting events if that's of any interest: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6B6lqekf7rNlJM.html

@edwardlthompson

4 ай бұрын

@@capturingthemachine thank you. I will be watching that one next. Keep being awesome!

Really great videos on your channel. Short, to the point and amazing production value!

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

This had some great ideas to keep in the back of your head when heading to a shoot! I’ll definitely try to come back to this vid when I prep next time. Nice work!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much, I hope it's helpful!

These are honestly amazing tips. Time is such a big factor when it comes to a successful shoot.

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

thanks, and thanks for watching!

Great! So helpful, I have to see your video multiple times and actually think about them, applied to my last shoot and try actually to absorb the lesson. One thought for myself: TRY NOT TO TAKE BAD OR AT LEAST NOT OBVIOUSLY BAD PICTURES! Your list helps a lot.

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

it's amazing to hear this! Keep shooting 👍

Glad I just found this video. Thanks for all the tips and your hard work.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love the documentary mood you are passing with your advices!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thanks for the succinct video, just learning again and found it very helpful.

@capturingthemachine

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

These tips are fantastic thank you. I was also the person that thought having different equipment would make you “professional” when I feel you should really focus on what you have and try to be the best at using what you have. Thanks again.

@capturingthemachine

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

This video was randomly on my recommendations. Loved every tip!

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Great tips 👍🏻 Some are pretty obvious like not to shoot with the sun in your back, with some others you can really argue about like not to shoot in wide-angle. I did one yesterday in 35mm low-angled with my A7C which is pretty wide from what I've seen from others who mostly seem to take shots with 70mm and higher.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's true that some of these tips are a little controversial, but I swear by them 😄

Will follow these. Thanks!

@capturingthemachine

2 ай бұрын

Great!

Most underrated photography channel I have ever seen. Earned an easy sub from me. Please keep up the extraordinary content!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Easier not to have distractions removed before shooting, rather than spending even more time trying edit them out later. Thanks for your video.

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

Very true, thanks for watching!

Ha! I am getting ready to do a shoot on a couple of vintage autos for shopping to production companies. I already had it in my head the massive amount of equipment I would be bringing. Now, I'm confident to just bring a couple of speedlites, triggers and a tripod. My back and I thank you!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

fantastic to hear it!

thanks for this video, it was so helpful.

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

Fantastic tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Subbed!

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

There is a job opportunity at a dealership that just popped up on my radar! i almost applied immediately... but i might take a day to hit up the local car bar that always has really nice vehicles to shoot, and wait a day to go get a small portfolio together to show my abilities off and prove to myself i can do the job before i have to prove to them! thanks for this video i love the do's and dont's its extremely helpful! i was wondering if tripods would be a good option but i think to really show off a car in its best light, a fixed boring angle is just so normalized in the industry. i want to take dynamic photos and sprinkle them in-between the obvious angles that are needed to showcase a car, while adding dimension and intrigue to highlights and features that each car may have that are not orthodox. Because i already have my gears turning on how i would set this dealership appart from others im gaining a bit of confidence already. I LOVE cars, and i love taking photos. i hope i can muster up the courage to go shoot these old mens cool ass cars tomorrow and apply for the job come saturday! i might even build a small print book of shots i take just to set myself apart and deliver it in person. *fingers crossed with me luck!!*

@capturingthemachine

6 ай бұрын

Good luck! I love your attitude and ambition, I think you will do great!

I watched this video because I have my first car shoot in a few days through no fault of my own. The brief includes several things you explicitly say not to do. So this was a fun learning experience.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, good luck! Some of these are just my personal taste, and you’ll be fine to try them. Every shoot can be a huge learning experience regardless 👍

@sklba632

2 жыл бұрын

@@capturingthemachine I assume your approach and reasoning is far different than the client I'm shooting for so it's all good. I certainly took away a few things from watching. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome video! Lots of great tips, just got into automotive photography & your videos are very helpful. 👍🏻

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks so much!

I am not going to argue with you. I am going to be grateful you made this video. I have a car that I really need to get the best price. I feel what you have just shown me will be a large help.

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, god luck! I have a coupe other videos about Bring a Trailer that are not necessarily BaT-specific, but could be applied to shooting any car listing - those might be helpful too.

Thanks! That was a great guide, how to do, and how do not. I'm going to Classic car meet in next weekend, to make some shoots, gona keep your advices in my mind! 👍

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, have fun!

That's A Very Well Made Video, Great Tips in A Short Straight to Point Video .. if Only Craigslist Car Sellers Would Watch This Video And Follow Even Half of The Tips !

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

haha, thanks!

Thank you for this. Really great info.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video! Not many videos on car shoots thanks for information

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! I have a bunch of other tutorials, if you ever have a moment to check them out: kzread.info/head/PLp0CpEYwHSBP0HUi2vOymExaq7oLo-VQo

You sir, just have a new a subscriber. Thanks!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! When I read the first part of the sentence I thought I was in trouble 😭

I love these tips. Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

thank you so much, really helpful

@capturingthemachine

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Your channel is amazing, You are amazing! I just auto-sub'd after watching your videos and now ended up watching almost all of them. Keep up the great work! You are helping a lot of people out there!

@capturingthemachine

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much!

I'm so glad this popped up on my recommended

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

I am too, thanks so much!

Beautiful video!!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Straight forward….. great video man!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Thanks for the tips! It’d be helpful to see some shots of the wrong and right things to see the difference. Like the filling the frame with the car for example. Anyway appreciate the tips!

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

good feedback, thank you!

watching for second time your videos… and always thanks sir for share your experiences…

@capturingthemachine

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching!

great compilation! To me, the no1 killer is to shoot from eye level, and it's a disaster when people use wide angle at the same time, which is almost the default case when they flip out their mobile phones. Simply going down low and zooming in on the car makes such a big difference. and yes, i take along a small step ladder when i go to car shows now. makes for awesome perspectives!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

haha, awesome, thanks for your comment!

Enjoyed this one. I feel the same way about pretty much everything you said so it's pretty hard to argue with you 😂

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

thank you Jamil!

Such a good reminder

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Thank you for this,,,appreciated!

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

brilliant. one of these but for video and especially editing and processing would be awesome too, i think there's so much "decent" car content out there that isn't GREAT because it's just not shot well, it seems badly processed, etc. Also stuff like, how to put together footage from different sources (especially stuff like GoPros and drones) so that the final package looks good. Those topics framed in this "Don't do X" style of advice I think could be awesome.

Thank you, this is great content !!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!!

oh hell... this is a nice video :) subscribed, will watch a whole lot of your other videos :D

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much!!

You are amazing ! Thank you for the info

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you!

Thank you

Dropping gold. Can’t believe this doesn’t have more views.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Sound advice here, my father was a professional photographer, and het taught me the basics, but also what you speak of, it's not about gear, or the prefect lighting or whatever. It's about seeing what's there, using your imagination, and keep things simple.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this fantastic comment! 😄

I'm totally ok with point 13 but I think a polarising filter is a really must have for car photography because even if you get the best car, the best background & the best light. The reflection on the windshield of the clouds kills the vibe of the image in my opinion.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

that's a great point, it's important but it's still kind of 'nice to have'. At an advanced level, I absolutely agree it can make or break a photo, but if someone is struggling with the basics, a polarizer shouldn't be among their top concerns.

Great tips, thank you!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent tips 👍

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great advice

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Really good video 👍

@capturingthemachine

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

u deserve a better support, more subs, man you are awesome.

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

We all gotta start somewhere! 😄 Thanks for watching and for the support!

that was actually one of the best photography tutorials I have ever seen, good job!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I am working on a follow-up right now that I'm really excited about: What TO do instead of what Not To Do 😄

@ZoulXHD

2 жыл бұрын

@@capturingthemachine Yes please! looking forward to it.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZoulXHD it’s up now! My newest video 😄

Underrated vid keep up the work m8

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

That looks like an incredible S54 / M3 touring conversion!

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

it's a good one 😄 - I wrote one of my favorite pieces about it: www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-design/a33229293/bmw-m3-wagon-tested-august-2020/

@chrisking6740

Жыл бұрын

@@capturingthemachine Awesome! Thanks for the reply.

Solid points

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Love the ending🤣🙌. “Please argue/dispute me” 🙌

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Too many people took me up on this offer 😅

I just got this video recommended to me again after a year and it's great to see how well it's done now how can I apply this to my potato based photography 🤔

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Oliver! 😄

Thanks man! Awesome, short and useful)

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear it, thanks for watching!

@justdontstop

2 жыл бұрын

@@capturingthemachine sometimes u see a vid and it looks like simple set of rules. Here it is

Solid vid!

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Good insights dude!

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

Awesome content and tips! Only point I disagree with you on is the usage of a wide angle lens. Depends on how wide, obviously, but sometimes using a wide angle helps capture more of the scene to tell a particular story, and proves to be useful, especially when you cannot stray too far from the car itself.

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and insight! I could have expanded on the wide angle lens point a lot more, but I was trying to keep this video brief and move quickly. There are certainly times when a wide angle works well or is necessary in the location. If you're trying to emphasize a dramatic feature, like a racing wing, or fins on a Cadillac, or a dimensional detail, it can do that. But generally, for shooting the full car, I think shooting longer focal length from far away should be the goal in situations that allow for it. There will be exceptions, and adapting on a case-by-case basis is part of the fun. 😄✌️

thank you for video.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

Great tips 👌

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

I've watched a lot of videos with guys shooting beat up cars with guns, so I clicked on this video with a totally different context in mind. 😂

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha, I wonder if there are any tips that cross over and would apply to both contexts 😭

Great content, really liked your presentation and tips!

@capturingthemachine

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I think I've gotten a little better since this one, one of my earliest videos (hopefully!)

@PhoenixFilmTV

11 ай бұрын

@@capturingthemachine Well for an early video, you done excellent. I subscribed so will be watching!

@capturingthemachine

11 ай бұрын

@@PhoenixFilmTV many thanks!!

gonna use these techniques when i go out to shoot today!. cant wait. my first day.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

so cool to hear this! Good luck

For me the most complicated thing is the distractions, especially with people at auto shows. I always stay until the end so I can photograph or record the car I want without distractions or people on frame. Sometimes it is worth waiting to be able to photograph cars that are not commonly seen on the street like a Pagani Huayra, McLaren 765LT or even the classic Ferrari F40.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for watching! I have another video on this very subject - shooting at events and shows: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6B6lqekf7rNlJM.html

@Emilioh888

Жыл бұрын

shooting slow shutter longer exposure on tripod gives great results for auto shows

To anyone coming to this video thinking this is definitive. There is no right or wrong, if you disagree with with him there is no need to prove him wrong. The key is to be able to convey your own vision or that of the clients, techniques and results are always subjective. Nothing is definitive in photography, there are no rules as long as you know what story you want to tell and can convey this to the viewer.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

well said 👍

Glad I found your channel, subscribe!

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I’m a videographer and those tips apply, amazing thanks mate

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that's fantastic! I consider myself a very beginner videographer so it's so cool to hear this

good tips!

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Jonathan!

When I first started, I strobed everything and never took the camera off the tripod. As soon as I started getting off the leash some, my work became not only more fun, but I was producing getting better images.

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

I have definitely gotten into ruts where I didn't realize I was repeating the same angles, and had to kind of 'wake up' and snap myself out of it. It's a continual process 😄

@trustinthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

capturingthemachine thanks for being able to read through that autocorrect madness. 😂

Thanks a lot 😃✌🏼

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

No problem - thanks for watching! 👍

Finally, someone who knows the job. And you have only 3900 subscribers?! Today, you have got one more :)

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it! I am working on a follow up to this video that I'm really excited about 😄

I like this guy.

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching 😄

OH MY GOD THE GT SOUND EFFECTS AT THE START

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

shhhhh, don't let S*ny see this 😆

Came to learn about car photography techniques only to see for the photographer to using a SportCross almost identical to mine in the video. Happy days 😁.

@capturingthemachine

4 ай бұрын

So cool that you have a Sportcross! loved that car, unfortunately I had to let it go about a year ago, but the buyer is an IS300 enthusiast and skilled tech, and I know it's in great hands. Thanks for checking out the video, I hope you'll check out some other car photography tutorials I've made - this is my earliest one, I think the quality level has gone up since then! The Sportcross makes another appearance in the Rolling Shots video 😁 kzread.info/head/PLp0CpEYwHSBP0HUi2vOymExaq7oLo-VQo

@taridean

4 ай бұрын

@@capturingthemachine I'm an enthusiast too. Had a few sedans before the Sportcross. The visible differences between your old one and mine is, I have it lowered on coilovers (not slammed), running 18" JR11 wheels and have swapped the front bumper to the sedan one with a TRD style lip attached because I just prefer that look. I've subscribed to the channel and will certainly check out more videos. Many thanks for the link.

@capturingthemachine

4 ай бұрын

​@@taridean thanks so much! That sounds fantastic. Mine was slightly lower on Koni Yellows & Eibach springs - even though I replaced caster arms, lots of bushings, and more than I can remember, the suspension still had lots of squeaks. Basically I was desperate when I was shopping for the car, and I settled for one that had had a rough life and 175k miles. They can do a lot of miles, but I think some of the previous owners had let a lot of things slide for a long time. I had hoped to make the car perfect again, but the paint was bad, the suspension squeaked (replacing some bushings seemed to put more strain on the worn bushings that remained, and made it worse), and the interior had the sticky dash. And the motor was pretty tired. Despite all this, I loved how it drove and how it looked, there's nothing else like it.

@taridean

4 ай бұрын

@@capturingthemachine I have seen the sticky dash issue is common on your side of the pond. Thankfully, we don't have that issue with our ones here in the UK. It's a shame you had all those others issues with your Sportcross. They're relatively reliable cars if they were looked after properly. Mine's currently at 132k miles, but did have to do a bit of work to it replacing/refreshing the common tired bits as a precaution and getting it running as well as possible given I use it as my daily wagon. Anyway we could be here forever discussing IS300s (or IS200s on this side of the pond) 😄. Great videos once again and thanks for putting in the time to make them for us to learn from.

A1 VIDEO M8 GOOD JOB

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

Josh Connect media brings its support to you guys … keep the videos coming .

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

that houston skyline is pretty neat

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

it's alright!

Thank you for this. I learned a great deal from this video, but the most important points for me are making sure not to fill the frame and not using a wide angle lens. Is there a good lens you would recommend for photographing cars I find on my neighborhood walks?

@capturingthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

hi John, thanks for watching! I don't know if you're shooting with a full frame sensor, which will affect the focal length, but generally 50mm or 35mm is a good way to go, especially for neighborhood walks. Using a 50mm made me a much better shooter because I had to be deliberate with what I was putting into the frame, and move around a lot more. And, for shooting random street-parked cars, I've had a lot of success using just an iPhone!

@johndarecca4225

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advice. I just got some money from selling an old lens, and this points me in the right direction.

Hi Kevin, thanks for the great video. Do you still think filling the frame is a bad idea when the sole purpose of the photos is to list and sell the car rather than create an artistic shot? Thanks, Shane.

@capturingthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

sorry I never replied to this, Shane! I think it's okay. It's not my aesthetic choice, but I understand the functionality. I would still prefer to leave some room when shooting, and crop in later to optimize for whatever listing format it's being posted to.

The white Porsche behind him during the narration is the reason why Magnus Walker loves Porsche that’s the car that started it all🤟🏻

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@Thunderontheroad

2 жыл бұрын

@@capturingthemachine I loved the content it was very helpful and that Porsche has become iconic.

Thanks for a great video of what not to do. I will be photographing my nephew for his senior pics and we will be incorporating his 2001 Chevy Blazer. It's not the sexiest car out there, but nonetheless, I'd like to try and get a few shots with him and his first car. Can I ask what lens you prefer to use when photographing cars? Thank you once again and keep the great tutorials coming.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thanks! My wife had a 2000 Chevy Blazer when we first met, haha. I have a video about focal lengths that goes into more detail, but I really prefer 50mm, 85mm, or 70-200 lenses. You might have to move around more and you'll need more distance from your subject, but the images will be tighter, more focused, and more dramatic.

@jimminer7962

2 жыл бұрын

@@capturingthemachine thanks for the quick reply back. I have all three of the lenses you mentioned and I really like using the 70-200. I think I will bring along with me my 85mm as well. I will be doing some portraits in a band studio as well so I think the 85mm will give some good perspective. Thank you agian.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimminer7962 great!

Some of the points are valid, but if your at a car show and you can't get different points of angle then you can't change it, also cars are liner up together all your points are only valid if your shooting a single car.

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

I have a video about shooting car events here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6B6lqekf7rNlJM.html If you're trying to get a "good photo of a car" at a car event, more often than not you will be disappointed by the lack of control over positioning, background, bystanders, time of day, etc. The way I approach the car event is to capture the event - all the obstacles and bystanders in the scene become what makes that event special, and the way you frame and compose them is what can make your photos unique. If you're trying to get a nice, isolated photo of a car - an event in a parking lot isn't the time or place, for me at least.

Cool and simple tricks. Guess they really work. But how would you on a scale car in 1:10? And how about dynamic shots?

@capturingthemachine

Жыл бұрын

thanks! What do you mean on a scale car - like a diecast or something? For dynamic shots, I have a video about panning: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHyVrbKroqWykZM.html And rolling shots: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaV51ZKNnNXVaMo.html Hope this helps!

I think I'm gonna try to do everything he said not to and make it look good

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

You should! I would love to see and I mean it

I think you're 100% right

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

I'll take it! Thanks so much

I agree with you in principle. But I shoot at many car show and cruise nights. Most of the time the cars are parked tightly together. People are always walking in front of you. I always try to photograph from across the isle and kneeing down. I use a 18 - 126mm lens not very fast. Usually I shoot at 20 to 35mm. I can't reposition the cars so I have to work with what I am given. Sometimes a fill flash works very well. I would like to see a video at a car show or cruise night. Show how to up the game.

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, thanks for your comment. I actually did a video about how I shoot car events: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6B6lqekf7rNlJM.html It can be a lot of fun to shoot car events, despite what I said in my 2020 video. I approach then as a place to capture of scenes and juxtapositions, etc., rather than trying to get 'a good photo of a car'. Your approach may differ, but this is what I find most enjoyable 😄

Slightly overexposing at night/low light seems to be very beneficial for me , but def don’t want to do it during the day

Nice video! But u have any tips for low light ?

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

thank you! What is the situation? A tripod and increasing the ISO will help

Intro fire

@capturingthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

😅