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Shift Tilt article for those interested
Alex Menendez, Photographer
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 9:35 AM on 06.17.11 |
| ->> I've been wanting to dip my toe into the tilt/shift waters for a while and may start out with a lensbaby; not "true" perspective control photography, I know, but a starting point. Galleries such as the one linked only increase the temptation. |
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Alex Menendez, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | USA | Posted: 10:01 AM on 06.17.11 |
->> Martin,
You better not look at this link if you want the temptation factor to increase!
http://vimeo.com/1789964
Have fun. |
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Paul Hayes, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Littleton | NH | USA | Posted: 11:41 AM on 06.17.11 |
| ->> What is the best (or your favorite) focal length for a tilt shift lens? |
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Mark Loundy, Photo Editor
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San Jose | CA | USA | Posted: 7:21 PM on 06.17.11 |
->> If you think that tilt/shift is too expensive you can always try tilted horizons.
--Mark |
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Stew Milne, Photographer
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Providence | RI | USA | Posted: 8:12 PM on 06.17.11 |
->> @Mark. That funny. Where I live we have a photog for the only paper in town who ONLY shoots tilted horizons. It's very annoying.
I've played around with tilt/shift lenses for architectural shots and a little with sports (gymnastics). I heard of people mimicking the tilt/shift affect in PS. Anyone have a link to tutorials or other info on this subject? |
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Martin McNeil, Photographer
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London | London | United Kingdom | Posted: 4:07 AM on 06.18.11 |
| ->> Thanks a lot, Alex... I'd start stocking up on ramen noodles to budget accordingly, but I think my good lady and kids wouldn't appreciate that much :) |
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Israel Shirk, Photographer, Assistant
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Boise | ID | US | Posted: 4:39 AM on 06.18.11 |
->> Stew-
You can't do the real thing in Photoshop. The tilting of the lens changes the plane of focus, and your focus ring still changes where that plane of focus lies relative to the lens. That's why it could keep the entire road surface of the SF Bay Bridge in focus, while blurring the ground and the tops of the towers.
Might be relevant to note that there could be photoshopping in the images in the article. The scotland one is a bit peculiar - it looks like there might be some funky blur going on to hide the plane of focus on the right side of the frame. The Hoover one uses a reflection of some sort to hide the plane of focus on the right. |
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Kevin Novak, Photographer, Assistant
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Bel Air (Baltimore) | MD | USA | Posted: 4:44 PM on 06.18.11 |
| ->> Mark, it doesn't take an expensive lens to make a tilted horizon. I can get the job done with a 50 mm. :-) |
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