Can you get a grid screen for the D-Rebel?
What is a grid screen? To ensure a level shot?
Yes, I use mine all the time. Its easier than trying to eyeball
the shot.
Also, the times you
shoot. I avoid shooting at high noon or if the sun comes screaming
into some rooms.
Good idea
Yes, its unavoidable at time, but I prefer later in the evening and
sunset. Some great colors can be captured.
Even indoors???
Yes, I am sometimes able to catch the sun streaming in through the
windows and casting a nice shadow of the window frames on the
furniture. Plus the nice orange glow is nice...sometimes.
Shoot RAW/Jpeg. Offer the JPEGs for viewing(online) and RAWs for
purchasing - saves time rather than processing EVERY Raw to find
out they only want 1 or 2.
I think they want only for the web. I don't know why not have
prints in the office - but they're paying...
Lights, lights, lights....watch those lights and blow outs. No
flash and some external lighting from you would help. I use
softboxes.
I normally shoot landscapes. I don't have lighting equimpent.
I'll just run it through PS to bring ut shadow detail.
Watch the noise levels when doing that. I am still learning too. I
had a pro photographer tell me that the quote he uses in his
photography classes is "Just because you can fix it in Photoshop,
doesn't mean you should." - ouch...I now am trying to get the best
I can right from the shot. I am purchasing a slew of lights in the
next few weeks....
Watch the reflections and distractions. Keep an eye on every
detail you capture.
mm hmm
Check out magazines. Most captures are eye-level or lower. No
angles, straight captures
By "angles" you mean diagonal "horizon" shots?
Sorry, I meant to watch the angles that some people do of rooms,
where they aim down or up and get some weird angle shots that makes
the room look somewhat triangular.
You can see some stuff in my link below. I am not a pro nor do I
claim to be. My later interior pictures get better....I am just
having fun and so should you.
Which album are the interiors in?
Here is one link:
http://www.davidsavkovic.com/bf/bfshoot2/index.htm
Items to buy:
1. I would go with a wide angle lens or Sigma 15mm fisheye (held
properly, you won't need to defish).
Which wide-angle zoom? 15-30 or 12-24? Or even 17-40?
Good question, I read that the 12-24 is soft unless you go over f8.
Well for interiors, you will. I shoot between f10 and f16. For
your camera, I would go for the 12-24 (1.5x crop).
2. Soft box or strobes for additional lighting.
I'll have to think about this one...
Yes, it can get very expensive. I have about $800 invested in
lights and am gearing up to spend about $1000 more.
3. Some small lights to lighten up corners, under tables, etc...if
the rooms are furnished.
ditto (probably PS, as above)
check
5. Remote release cable ( make sure you have mirror lock up - don't
want that jiggle)
check
6. Light meter (Sekonik 358 is awesome)
right
7. Some props (if you need them).
good idea
I will usually bring a center piece floral arrangement, candles,
wine glasses, empty wine bottles (fill with water on location),
white grape juice (for the wine glasses), lighters (candles) -
candle should either be burning or have the wick burnt. Unburnt
candles look more like props than a part of the house.
for the lighting equipment, right?
Yes.
9. Reflectors to control lighting.
uh huh
Foam board should be ok. Also, those car windshield covers.
That should do it, I think...
Thanks so much for taking the time.
Sol
My gosh, forgot the most important thing. Rule of thirds! EeeeeK.
Definitly read up on this. That is another reason for the grid
screen (not sure if you can change yours...)
Here is a small link:
http://www.palmettobayinc.com/PhotoTutorials/thirds.html
http://graphicssoft.about.com/library/glossary/bldefruleofthirds.htm
Also just a Google search...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=rule+of+thirds
Take a look at some interior magazines and imagine the rule of
thirds. Notice how there is usually something in the foreground
(table, chair, couch) dark then as you go deeper in the photo it
lightens up. I so try to achieve that look. Its hard...
Ok, that should be it for now. Later you can get some cool books
like:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0240516729/ref=pd_bxgy_text_1/102-4810993-5068906?v=glance&s=books&st=*#product-details
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/2880466717/ref=pd_sim_books_2/102-4810993-5068906?v=glance&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1890449075/ref=pd_sim_books_3/102-4810993-5068906?v=glance&s=books
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David
My fun galleries:
http://www.imagestation.com/member/?name=r00t&c=201
My side job:
http://www.davidsavkovic.com
'Photography is the art of not pushing the button.' - Frank Horvat