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Here is the final version!



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Nov 25, 2008 at 06:00 PM
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The light temperature on their faces doesn't match that of the background which I find really distracting.

Nov 25, 2008 at 06:21 PM
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Hi Rian

I enjoyed seeing this one too.

Good humor and nice composition and concept.

Has "your fun style" too.

But...you asked for ways to make it better.

Nicholas took the first thing I noticed (and mentioned in an earlier thread Firetruck).

What else jumps out at me?

No Wind.

Simple Suggestion: Next time get the fan going and blow that long hair on the models.

Simple eh?

Otherwise, it looks like the photographer spends more time on the photoshop compositing and not enough time on the original shoot. Or it appears as if the guys are sitting still on a bike in a studio and the background is simply pasted in later or is a photo backdrop.

At least, that is "how I see it" if I were looking at these as a potential buyer (looking for a photographer).

You have the Photoshop skills down and the concepts are all very good and entertaining. I like your "style."

I think the "only weaknesses" that show are the attention to visual details that other eyes catch when you post a photo. I suppose that is a "process" thing as you do process lots of complex images like this one.

So I have a suggestion intended to help you.

And remember...the first beer is on me.

My Simple Suggestion: keep up the good work, but consider slowing the process down some during the photo shoot to catch some basic things with "original effects" (e.g. wind, color temp, reflections, etc. ) rather than depending on post processing to fix the image. For example, just turning on a fan would make the image "better" and take only a moment to "fix" rather than some time consuming and complicated and possibly not as effective software solution later after the shoot.

I hope these comments or observations or suggestions help you and others.

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Nov 25, 2008 at 06:36 PM
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My first thought was, this shot needs a swarm of bumble bees heading in the opposite direction. The driver's teeth are perfect for some bug splat. #2 rider's eyes could be focused on the largest forefront bee instead of the camera lens.

Could I make this happen? No

I always enjoy your stuff Ryan, thanks.
Dizzee

Nov 25, 2008 at 06:38 PM
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Some quick ones, Ryan...



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Nov 25, 2008 at 10:07 PM
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yes, color temp not balace and no wind like the 1st two posted. Is it just me do I see an umbrella on the tank?

Nov 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM
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HOLY CRAP! A DINOSAUR!?!?! BEEESS!?

Awesome. What was your process for the painted look in number 2?

Rian

Nov 26, 2008 at 01:18 AM
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RianFlynn wrote:
HOLY CRAP! A DINOSAUR!?!?! BEEESS!?

Awesome. What was your process for the painted look in number 2?

Rian


reminds me of the south park episode with giant guinea pigs

Nov 26, 2008 at 01:22 AM
 



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Nov 26, 2008 at 07:00 AM
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I wish i had a fan going oh well. i think bike helmets could have helped as well

Nov 26, 2008 at 03:30 PM
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RianFlynn wrote:

Awesome. What was your process for the painted look in number 2?

Rian

#2 looks like Topaz Vivacity. It can create similar effects.
Nice work, Jody, and Rian

Nov 26, 2008 at 03:56 PM
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Haha thats awesome

Nov 26, 2008 at 04:43 PM
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Great job on the remake, Rian! It's too bad the guy at the back, wasn't looking slightly backwards? You're right, a fan would have helped tremendously.

Thanks Dizzee and yup, I used Topaz Vivacity on the one in question, Rian.

Nov 26, 2008 at 08:47 PM
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You can see your umbrella in the gas tank of the bike.

Nov 27, 2008 at 04:09 AM
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Awesome work, I love your style!! I always look forward to seeing your work, it keeps getting better and better every time you post. Thanks for sharing. I hope someday I'll have your post editing skills.

Nov 27, 2008 at 09:17 PM
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the final turned out great as usual

Nov 27, 2008 at 09:46 PM
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