Quick Photoshoot w/ F4i + Rolling Shot

muffinman · March 3rd, 2009, 03:12 AM

Quick impromptu photoshoot with my 250R and a buddy's F4i

miks · March 3rd, 2009, 03:31 AM

Very nice bikes - especially the 250R

Also, do you plan on getting rid of that horrid fender?

miks · March 3rd, 2009, 03:38 AM

Also, loving the rolling shot!

Is your friend wearing skate shoes??

hybridxx · March 3rd, 2009, 10:29 AM

wow nice pics..and either ur bike has amazing color or ur camera kicks ass lol.

what type of camera did you use if you dont mind me asking.

mcteague · March 3rd, 2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybridxx

wow nice pics..and either ur bike has amazing color or ur camera kicks ass lol.

what type of camera did you use if you dont mind me asking.

No secrets on the web. He used an Olympus E-520 on the bottom shot. There are lots of apps that let you view EXIF info.

Tim

hybridxx · March 3rd, 2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

No secrets on the web. He used an Olympus E-520 on the bottom shot. There are lots of apps that let you view EXIF info.

Tim

heh wow..thanks.

im pretty good with computers and i never even heard of such a program that did something like that lol..

Alex · March 3rd, 2009, 04:46 PM

You don't need any special program. Just right-click on the photo to save it to your desktop, then right-click on the file on your desktop and choose properties. It will show you all of the photo's properties, and if you hit details and scroll down, you'll see all of that EXIF data. (works in XP and Vista)

muffinman · March 3rd, 2009, 04:49 PM

Thanks guys... and yup the EXIF data is there. Olympus e-520 DSLR - the first three shots were touched up.

... haha and yeah, my buddy rolls on skate shoes - not the best in terms of protection but he does wear everything else.

Jane Honda · March 3rd, 2009, 04:55 PM

Muffin,

Those are freakin INCREDIBLE shots! What programs did you use to touch up the first three? What did you do to them? I love them.

What was the exposure and the aperture on the last one?

Yeah, I'm a photography phanatic. That is part of what drew me to this forum.

noche_caliente · March 3rd, 2009, 05:03 PM

Great shots

Kris - I can't tell you much about the touch-up, but the other info you want is in the exif data in the thumbnail a few posts up - digital photography is great like that

Jane Honda · March 3rd, 2009, 05:18 PM

Nice! Thank you!

I love the effects in the touching up part, in the above photo's.

I can't explain what it is, but its smooth, yet the quality is still sharp and vibrant.

sharky nrk · March 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

very very nice - looks great - sweet looking F4i as well

jpnfrk · March 3rd, 2009, 09:33 PM

Props on the great pics, the bikes look beautiful (esp. the Ninja)!!

Angel-be-Good · March 4th, 2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane Honda

I can't explain what it is, but its smooth, yet the quality is still sharp and vibrant.

Looks like the photos got some HDR treatment

muffinman · March 4th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Thanks everyone. You guys are right-on... the first few photos received light HDR treatment. The first shot (with both bikes) were three JPEG's taken at three different exposure settings (-1, 0, +1). The solo shots were taken in RAW and manually adjusted to -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 through Olympus software.

HDR was done through PhotoMatix Pro (free trial available online)

For the rolling shot, I can't recall the exact settings but what I do remember is I set the camera to shutter priority (mess around w/ shutter speed... depends on the ambient lighting and speed). I also set the camera to Continuous Focus mode (rather than the usual single focus) and Continuous Shooting mode (camera continues to take pictures while the shutter is held). Disable "Image Stabilization", if any, hop in a buddy's car and pan the camera with the subject (motorcycle) as he/she goes by.

On a real good day, you'll get 3-4 usable shots out of 10

Jane Honda · March 4th, 2009, 07:20 PM

Thank you for the tips!

I never knew what HDR was, I will be looking into that.

In May, I will be taking a photography class. I can't wait.

komohana · March 7th, 2009, 03:45 PM

love that rolling shot!

March 3rd, 2009, 03:12 AM	#1
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Quick Photoshoot w/ F4i + Rolling Shot Quick impromptu photoshoot with my 250R and a buddy's F4i

March 3rd, 2009, 03:31 AM	#2
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Very nice bikes - especially the 250R Also, do you plan on getting rid of that horrid fender? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 3rd, 2009, 03:38 AM	#3
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Also, loving the rolling shot! Is your friend wearing skate shoes?? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 3rd, 2009, 04:46 PM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	You don't need any special program. Just right-click on the photo to save it to your desktop, then right-click on the file on your desktop and choose properties. It will show you all of the photo's properties, and if you hit details and scroll down, you'll see all of that EXIF data. (works in XP and Vista) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 3rd, 2009, 09:33 PM	#13
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	Props on the great pics, the bikes look beautiful (esp. the Ninja)!! __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

March 3rd, 2009, 10:29 AM	#4
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	wow nice pics..and either ur bike has amazing color or ur camera kicks ass lol. what type of camera did you use if you dont mind me asking.

March 3rd, 2009, 04:49 PM	#8
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Thanks guys... and yup the EXIF data is there. Olympus e-520 DSLR - the first three shots were touched up. ... haha and yeah, my buddy rolls on skate shoes - not the best in terms of protection but he does wear everything else.

March 3rd, 2009, 04:55 PM	#9
Jane Honda ninjette.org member Name: Kris Location: Willamette Valley Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 45	Muffin, Those are freakin INCREDIBLE shots! What programs did you use to touch up the first three? What did you do to them? I love them. What was the exposure and the aperture on the last one? Yeah, I'm a photography phanatic. That is part of what drew me to this forum.

March 3rd, 2009, 05:03 PM	#10
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Great shots Kris - I can't tell you much about the touch-up, but the other info you want is in the exif data in the thumbnail a few posts up - digital photography is great like that

March 3rd, 2009, 05:18 PM	#11
Jane Honda ninjette.org member Name: Kris Location: Willamette Valley Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 45	Nice! Thank you! I love the effects in the touching up part, in the above photo's. I can't explain what it is, but its smooth, yet the quality is still sharp and vibrant.

March 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM	#12
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	very very nice - looks great - sweet looking F4i as well

March 4th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#15
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Thanks everyone. You guys are right-on... the first few photos received light HDR treatment. The first shot (with both bikes) were three JPEG's taken at three different exposure settings (-1, 0, +1). The solo shots were taken in RAW and manually adjusted to -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 through Olympus software. HDR was done through PhotoMatix Pro (free trial available online) For the rolling shot, I can't recall the exact settings but what I do remember is I set the camera to shutter priority (mess around w/ shutter speed... depends on the ambient lighting and speed). I also set the camera to Continuous Focus mode (rather than the usual single focus) and Continuous Shooting mode (camera continues to take pictures while the shutter is held). Disable "Image Stabilization", if any, hop in a buddy's car and pan the camera with the subject (motorcycle) as he/she goes by. On a real good day, you'll get 3-4 usable shots out of 10

March 4th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#16
Jane Honda ninjette.org member Name: Kris Location: Willamette Valley Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 45	Thank you for the tips! I never knew what HDR was, I will be looking into that. In May, I will be taking a photography class. I can't wait.

March 7th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#17
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	love that rolling shot! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

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