Sony Smooth Reflection App
p.9 #1Sony Smooth Reflection App
I read the whole thread but i'm still a little confused on how to pick the right number of stops via the app vs starting at a higher exposure time (eg 2 sec vs 1/500 sec)
is it just experience? trial and error? or are there guideposts that make the learning curve less steep?
is it just experience? trial and error? or are there guideposts that make the learning curve less steep?
Mar 07, 2016 at 12:18 PM
p.9 #2Sony Smooth Reflection App
As in the app you choose the number of pictures, it's easier to think in total exposure time rather than stops.
e.g. with a correctly exposed image at 1/30s if you select 64 you will end up with 64 x 1/30 = 2.13s (6 stops).
e.g. with a correctly exposed image at 1/30s if you select 64 you will end up with 64 x 1/30 = 2.13s (6 stops).
Mar 07, 2016 at 02:01 PM
p.9 #4Sony Smooth Reflection App
Here is an attempt at a Sky-HDR app'ed image via the Rii.
Heavily overcast skies typical of my environ 300 days/year.
Homeland Series # 104 Gatlin Pass by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr
Heavily overcast skies typical of my environ 300 days/year.
Homeland Series # 104 Gatlin Pass by MedicineMan4040, on FlickrApr 02, 2016 at 10:40 AM
p.9 #5Sony Smooth Reflection App
I took this image last week at Convict Lake, CA
The Smooth Reflections app came to the rescue.
There was some wind and the lake was was not still. I wouldn't get a reflection if it wasn't for the very long exposure.
A7RII + Loxia 21/2.8 @ f/8 + SR App
The Smooth Reflections app came to the rescue.
There was some wind and the lake was was not still. I wouldn't get a reflection if it wasn't for the very long exposure.
A7RII + Loxia 21/2.8 @ f/8 + SR App
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Apr 10, 2016 at 11:49 PM
p.9 #6Sony Smooth Reflection App
BTW: The effective exposure to the image above was 3s + 96 images using the SR app.
Total exposure time: 3 x 96 / 60 = 4.8 minutes.
Total exposure time: 3 x 96 / 60 = 4.8 minutes.
Apr 11, 2016 at 05:03 PM
p.9 #7Sony Smooth Reflection App
Fred Miranda wrote:
BTW: The effective exposure to the image above was 3s + 96 images using the SR app.
Total exposure time: 3 x 96 / 60 = 4.8 minutes.
Wonderful image!
BTW: The effective exposure to the image above was 3s + 96 images using the SR app.
Total exposure time: 3 x 96 / 60 = 4.8 minutes.
Wonderful image!
Apr 11, 2016 at 08:04 PM
p.9 #8Sony Smooth Reflection App
Breath taking imagery.
and just so you know the Sky-HDr and Smooth Reflection apps are going to Iceland in 27 days for some fun and experimentation.
The only filter ---best that I can surmise--- that I cannot app'up is a reverse grad so I'm packing two of them for just in case.
and just so you know the Sky-HDr and Smooth Reflection apps are going to Iceland in 27 days for some fun and experimentation.
The only filter ---best that I can surmise--- that I cannot app'up is a reverse grad so I'm packing two of them for just in case.
Apr 13, 2016 at 05:24 PM
p.9 #9Sony Smooth Reflection App
Fred Miranda wrote:
BTW: The effective exposure to the image above was 3s + 96 images using the SR app.
Total exposure time: 3 x 96 / 60 = 4.8 minutes.
Damn! That would add up to a lot of time with a nominal 30 sec exposure in fleeting twilight! Not really practical for most of my urban captures.
Even so, good to see processing is on the right track for these effects.
As I predicted a year or two ago, this is heading toward high frame rate video burst/bracketing, then in-camera and PP data manipulation of the frames.
Should be an interesting couple of years coming up!
BTW: The effective exposure to the image above was 3s + 96 images using the SR app.
Total exposure time: 3 x 96 / 60 = 4.8 minutes.
Damn! That would add up to a lot of time with a nominal 30 sec exposure in fleeting twilight! Not really practical for most of my urban captures.
Even so, good to see processing is on the right track for these effects.
As I predicted a year or two ago, this is heading toward high frame rate video burst/bracketing, then in-camera and PP data manipulation of the frames.
Should be an interesting couple of years coming up!
Apr 13, 2016 at 05:51 PM
p.9 #10Sony Smooth Reflection App
Wow another stunning shot Fred! I need to read this entire thread to learn about this app. It won't replace my ND filter kit but it sure would help when shooting with my Lox 21.
Apr 13, 2016 at 08:05 PM
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p.9 #11Sony Smooth Reflection App
Will the smoothing app help in getting reflections on water surface like a long exposure shot?
Apr 14, 2016 at 11:34 PM
p.9 #12Sony Smooth Reflection App
I used Smooth Reflections App for this shot, still learning 
Smooth Reflections Bradenton Marina by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr
Smooth Reflections Bradenton Marina by MedicineMan4040, on FlickrApr 15, 2016 at 05:38 AM
p.9 #13Sony Smooth Reflection App
Anyone tried pointing the smooth reflection app at the sky and see if it can be used for astrophotography to stack multiple images without using photoshop?
Apr 16, 2016 at 10:54 AM
p.9 #14Sony Smooth Reflection App
You mean for star trail right? Cos if its for milky way it won't work. I don't see why star trailing won't work, but you have less flexibility in how your trails look since it's just one single image.
Apr 16, 2016 at 11:01 AM
p.9 #15Sony Smooth Reflection App
For those that regularly use the smooth reflection app, has it completely replaced your ND filter(s), or do you use it in conjunction with an ND filter?
Apr 17, 2016 at 11:31 AM
p.9 #16Sony Smooth Reflection App
I use it with both my 3-stop and 6-stop (it lessens the amount of photos the APP takes). Although I still use my 10-stop sometimes. That said, I already had my Lee Seven5 filter kit.
Why don't you try it? You can always add a 3 or 6 ND filter(s) later.
Why don't you try it? You can always add a 3 or 6 ND filter(s) later.
Apr 17, 2016 at 12:38 PM
p.9 #17Sony Smooth Reflection App
I'll use a 3-stop ND filter. Anything higher (especially 6+) and most ND filters impart a color cast.
Apr 17, 2016 at 01:28 PM
p.9 #18Sony Smooth Reflection App
This image via Sky-HDR + 0.3 Reverse Grad
Mornings early dawn by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr
Mornings early dawn by MedicineMan4040, on FlickrApr 17, 2016 at 09:11 PM
p.9 #19Sony Smooth Reflection App
MedicineMan404 wrote:
This image via Sky-HDR + 0.3 Reverse Grad
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/26369759532_9b71a1c99e_h.jpgMornings early dawn by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr
I love this!..... I need to learn this app
This image via Sky-HDR + 0.3 Reverse Grad
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1482/26369759532_9b71a1c99e_h.jpgMornings early dawn by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr
I love this!..... I need to learn this app
Apr 18, 2016 at 08:03 PM
p.9 #20Sony Smooth Reflection App
Thanks Eriet. I need to learn more. Time for Iceland is running out. I hope to continue to combine the app with real filters.....
Apr 19, 2016 at 03:14 AM