Photoshoot

[M-J-B]

Had my car shot today for a car mag and waited around to see what happens on what I'm sure is a boring day for the workers, but an interesting day for the novice!

It's amazing to see what you don't see in the finished photo! Lights pointing everywhere, polystyrene here and there and ages to take a single shot! I took a few (poor) handheld photos myself and am looking forward to seeing a copy of the professional examples!





Anybody had any similar experiences?

[bonsai]

Very cool. What sort of gear did the pro have?

[M-J-B]

A very, very old Canon 5D something and a 24-105 lens.

No flash, just long exposure and a huge tripod!

[Simpo Two]

M-J-B said:

Anybody had any similar experiences?

Yep, I had my old Griffith 4.0 photographed for Evo and someone else I know has just had an Audi done for them. Fun isn't it!

[M-J-B]

Simpo Two said:

M-J-B said:

Anybody had any similar experiences?

Yep, I had my old Griffith 4.0 photographed for Evo and someone else I know has just had an Audi done for them. Fun isn't it!

Cool - did they give you any pics?

[Simpo Two]

M-J-B said:

Cool - did they give you any pics?

Yep, two or three A4 prints and a copy of the mag when it came out. Got a free lunch too

I remember the date very clearly too. As I was troughing into lunch, unbeknownst to me the Twin Towers were falling down...

[M-J-B]

Simpo Two said:

M-J-B said:

Cool - did they give you any pics?

Yep, two or three A4 prints and a copy of the mag when it came out. Got a free lunch too

I remember the date very clearly too. As I was troughing into lunch, unbeknownst to me the Twin Towers were falling down...

Anything you can post?

[Fordo]

Looks like they like Arri lights

those look like a load of Arri freznel lensed lights - tons of 'em! Didnt realise it took so many lights for such a photoshoot

[nick_bbb]

M-J-B said:

Anybody had any similar experiences?

Oh yes



http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantgb/sets/72157616...

[M-J-B]

nick_bbb said:

M-J-B said:

Anybody had any similar experiences?

Oh yes



http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantgb/sets/72157616...

Did you get a cup of tea and lunch as well?

Edited by M-J-B on Thursday 14th January 21:06

[paul911]

Car looks great, just goes to show correct lighting is everything. You should be chuffed.

[M-J-B]

A few more shots here.

I was amazed the difference lights made to the shape of the car. The next shot after mine was a Fezza 430 and it looked....hmmmmmmm

[nick_bbb]

M-J-B said:

nick_bbb said:

M-J-B said:

Anybody had any similar experiences?

Oh yes



http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantgb/sets/72157616...

Did you get a cup of tea and lunch as well?

Edited by M-J-B on Thursday 14th January 21:06

I did have lunch with her actually And the rest of the crew but I sat next to her

[M-J-B]

nick_bbb said:

M-J-B said:

nick_bbb said:

M-J-B said:

Anybody had any similar experiences?

Oh yes



http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantgb/sets/72157616...

Did you get a cup of tea and lunch as well?

Edited by M-J-B on Thursday 14th January 21:06

I did have lunch with her actually And the rest of the crew but I sat next to her watched

EFA

[M-J-B]

Went and did the outside bit today for the car mag - the weather could have been a bit better and it was a bit wet, but it makes the back slide out just that much easier Also good to see your car being driven as it can be



My car was driven by the Car Journalist, I suspect he's done this once or twice before , more pics to follow if I can find any decent ones amongst the 50 trillion I took!

Edited by M-J-B on Friday 22 January 17:51

[gary71]

Cool. Did they buy you some new tyres

[squirrel2007]

M-J-B said:

Had my car shot today for a car mag and waited around to see what happens on what I'm sure is a boring day for the workers, but an interesting day for the novice!

It's amazing to see what you don't see in the finished photo! Lights pointing everywhere, polystyrene here and there and ages to take a single shot! I took a few (poor) handheld photos myself and am looking forward to seeing a copy of the professional examples!





Anybody had any similar experiences?

Is that the Haymarket studio by any chance??

[M-J-B]

Yup, sure is.

I was amazed how 'used' it appeared to the naked eye!

[Adz The Rat]

I would love to be at a shoot like that, there would be so much I could learn about lighting and techniques.

[squirrel2007]

M-J-B said:

Yup, sure is.

I was amazed how 'used' it appeared to the naked eye!

Yeah, although it wasnt that 'used' when I was there last!! Its blooming huge there too, apparently they have parked and unloaded F1 transporters inside with the doors closed!!!