The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11 October 2010, 06:20 PM   #31
Chris B
"TRF" Member
 
Chris B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 9,631
Great tips & pics guys

Also, you can use the shutter-timer on your camera to reduce shake
Chris B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 October 2010, 06:30 PM   #32
Andad
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Andad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
Posts: 37,538
That is the best tip so far Chris.

Tripod & timer.
All other settings: light levels, anti-reflection measures, DOF calcs, exposure times etc etc are all wasted if you can't hold the camera still.
__________________
E

Andad is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 11 October 2010, 06:39 PM   #33
Kokyuryoku
"TRF" Member
 
Kokyuryoku's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Rye
Location: Japan
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 2,156
Quote:
Originally Posted by DM101 View Post
Yes, I followed the same ROLEX book and this is my shot

(Mine is from top down using NIKON D5000 and post process in Phtotoshop)
That's a great shot Could you take a pic of your set up and explain what you did in photoshop? I'd really love to get photos like this of my watches. Thanks
__________________
'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship.
Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'- Morihei Ueshiba -


Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM
Kokyuryoku is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 October 2010, 11:59 PM   #34
imono
"TRF" Member
 
imono's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 3,241
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku View Post
That's a great shot Could you take a pic of your set up and explain what you did in photoshop? I'd really love to get photos like this of my watches. Thanks
The black background is a very one. It highlights the contrasting Sub.
I have yet to learn how to do a black blackground.
imono is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 12:16 AM   #35
Lolay
"TRF" Member
 
Lolay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Sean
Location: Taiwan
Watch: Rolex-AP-Omega
Posts: 119
Awesome-est thread! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing! =)
Lolay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 08:50 AM   #36
Billmanweh
"TRF" Member
 
Billmanweh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Bill
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 32
I tried some of your tips and I think this is a slight improvement;


Billmanweh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 08:56 AM   #37
kyle L
"TRF" Member
 
kyle L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billmanweh View Post
I tried some of your tips and I think this is a slight improvement;


I guess the next thing to do would be to play with post processing. I tried to play with it a little:
Attached Images
 
kyle L is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 09:04 AM   #38
Billmanweh
"TRF" Member
 
Billmanweh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Bill
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 32
are you using a photoshop type software for the effects?
Billmanweh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 09:05 AM   #39
kyle L
"TRF" Member
 
kyle L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billmanweh View Post
are you using a photoshop type software for the effects?
I use a site called picnik.com, you can do the basics like play with contrast, lightness, etc...
kyle L is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 09:06 AM   #40
Billmanweh
"TRF" Member
 
Billmanweh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Bill
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 32
ok, I'll check that out. thanks!
Billmanweh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 09:24 AM   #41
CDN_ROLEX
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Montreal
Watch: Submariner 16618
Posts: 61
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tools View Post
Great stuff....

Does the wife know about her lamp-shade yet...............
Not If he places it facing the right way!!!
CDN_ROLEX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 October 2010, 09:27 AM   #42
PHDX2
"TRF" Member
 
PHDX2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: John
Location: MS & LA
Watch: Rolex Day-Date II
Posts: 1,084
Quote:
Originally Posted by kyle L View Post
I guess the next thing to do would be to play with post processing. I tried to play with it a little:
__________________
- John
>>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<
PHDX2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 October 2010, 01:06 AM   #43
DM101
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 901
Here is the setup guide
Attached Images
 
DM101 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 October 2010, 01:23 AM   #44
TopNotchChach
"TRF" Member
 
TopNotchChach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Near the Ocean!
Watch: 116610
Posts: 1,306
very nice! cant wait to use the g12 on this.
TopNotchChach is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 October 2010, 02:01 AM   #45
jeremyam
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Jeremy
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Watch: 16610 V
Posts: 511
as long as you don't use flash, so natural light or indirect lighting, angle not 90%, you should get a decent shot.
jeremyam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2010, 01:35 PM   #46
DM101
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 901
Here's another one of the EXPLORER 2

More difficult to take than the SUBMARINER due to its relfective metal bezel and at the same time I want to make the metal "sheen" to bring out the charracteristics of the watch

EXPLORER 2 is very beautiful watch and my favourite
Attached Images
 
DM101 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2010, 01:44 PM   #47
imono
"TRF" Member
 
imono's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 3,241
Quote:
Originally Posted by DM101 View Post
Here's another one of the EXPLORER 2

More difficult to take than the SUBMARINER due to its relfective metal bezel and at the same time I want to make the metal "sheen" to bring out the charracteristics of the watch

EXPLORER 2 is very beautiful watch and my favourite
Picture perfect!
You have perfected it! Love the contrast.
Excellent job.
imono is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2010, 02:36 PM   #48
stockae92
2024 Pledge Member
 
stockae92's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Socal
Posts: 4,964
this is a good idea
stockae92 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2010, 10:09 PM   #49
DM101
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 901
Version 2
Attached Images
 
DM101 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2010, 01:54 AM   #50
justyli
"TRF" Member
 
justyli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Jens
Location: Hamburg Germany
Posts: 39
How to shoot clear pics of Rolex

1. use/buy a good DSLR Camera

2. use/buy the best lens you can get

3. use/buy the best flashlight your cam work with

4. use/buy the best polfilter for your lens

5. try to get practice as often as possible

If you have to work with a lampshade to avoid reflections and a poor camera, the result will unfortunately always be kindergarten.
justyli is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2010, 01:27 PM   #51
Billmanweh
"TRF" Member
 
Billmanweh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Bill
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 32
I took this today with my Canon P&S



I think it's a slightly better effort. I'm also going to buy a friend's G11 this week, so maybe that will help as well.
Billmanweh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2010, 01:46 PM   #52
kyle L
"TRF" Member
 
kyle L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
Quote:
Originally Posted by DM101 View Post
Here's another one of the EXPLORER 2

More difficult to take than the SUBMARINER due to its relfective metal bezel and at the same time I want to make the metal "sheen" to bring out the charracteristics of the watch

EXPLORER 2 is very beautiful watch and my favourite
Great shot.
kyle L is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2010, 02:49 PM   #53
imono
"TRF" Member
 
imono's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 3,241
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billmanweh View Post
I took this today with my Canon P&S

I think it's a slightly better effort. I'm also going to buy a friend's G11 this week, so maybe that will help as well.
Very good. You are getting closer.
Here are more shots using the same lampshade kindergarten technique.
Attached Images
   
imono is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2010, 02:55 PM   #54
Billmanweh
"TRF" Member
 
Billmanweh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Bill
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 32
Are you using the macro setting for all of those shots?
Billmanweh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2010, 08:18 PM   #55
imono
"TRF" Member
 
imono's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 3,241
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billmanweh View Post
Are you using the macro setting for all of those shots?
Yes got to. And crop off the unwanted edges to show the watch only.
Your picture looks good.
imono is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 October 2010, 01:22 AM   #56
DM101
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 901
The EXPLORER CLOSE UP, using kindergaden technique too...
Attached Images
 
DM101 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.