Tilt Shift Technique

xqsme · 07-04-2008, 07:51 AM

First time for me. Tilt-shift photography as it applies to creating a 'toy-trainset' effect. Anyone else here doing it or have done it before?

plummy · 07-04-2008, 07:59 AM

eric has a bunch. they creep me out.

JayT · 07-04-2008, 08:19 AM

Try changing the scope of the blur. Perhaps keep the whole rider in focus.

Tilt shift works well in shoots with lots of depth.

xqsme · 07-04-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayT

Try changing the scope of the blur. Perhaps keep the whole rider in focus.

Tilt shift works well in shoots with lots of depth.

I'll keep that in mind thanks..

Metonymy · 07-04-2008, 09:24 AM

Agreed. Seems a bit unjust for a good photo to have only one focused strip.

The rider should be kept in focus.

Your shots are getting good man!

eric · 07-05-2008, 06:38 AM

richardlpalmer · 07-09-2008, 11:58 AM

Cool.

William · 07-09-2008, 01:22 PM

I've seen a couple of Eric's photos before posted elsewhere, and just assumed that they were of actual miniatures. Cool stuff, great effect.

richardlpalmer · 07-09-2008, 02:38 PM

Eric, do you use a Lensbaby or is that all post work?

jezterr · 07-09-2008, 03:19 PM

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Nathan V · 07-09-2008, 04:07 PM

How is this accomplished?

eric · 07-09-2008, 05:08 PM

Pure ninja magic.

William · 07-09-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan V

How is this accomplished?

Wikipedia is your friend...

Photohog · 07-09-2008, 08:06 PM

Is this going to be suggested for a new assignment?!

richardlpalmer · 07-10-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jezterr

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So is that a "Yes" or are you being ellusive?

Please remember, I've really only done film camera effects (I've really only taken snapshot-type pictures digitally). So that's my initial thought - a Lensbaby. But if it's done as a post process I'd like to see what the original shot looked like. I don't really need to know how to do the procedure in PS...

jezterr · 07-10-2008, 03:27 PM

eric did it in post.

eric · 07-10-2008, 03:54 PM

^^^^^

Mitch F · 07-11-2008, 11:12 AM

these pictures are badass, but i'm still very confused on how to take them. seems a bit above my skill level...

WarriorDriver · 07-11-2008, 01:09 PM

Eric is my hero, those pictures are some of the best Ive seen.

Do a search on how to do it, my PS wont let me, need to upgrade. But I love the effect!!!

Mitch F · 07-11-2008, 05:19 PM

i did do a search, and it sounds too complicated for my little nogin

richardlpalmer · 07-18-2008, 01:21 PM

Eric, can you post up what one of the originals (pre-post-production) looked like?

elDizzle_foShizzle · 07-19-2008, 11:11 PM

Photoshop is your friend!

richardlpalmer · 07-21-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elDizzle_foShizzle

A Model Garden

Roll Call

Photoshop is your friend!

Those links are the fubar...

The Turk · 07-21-2008, 11:38 AM

i like youtube...
YouTube - Photoshop Tutorial: Miniaturize!

MotoPhotog · 07-22-2008, 05:55 AM

bridgetc · 08-11-2008, 11:35 AM

These pictures are great! I have looked at Lensbaby before, this has made me really want to buy a lens.

keninseattle · 08-11-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoPhotog

Good gawd Darren!! This photo is awesome!!! It was great kicking it with you yesterday at PR. I'll be there on the 31st shooting some more.

richardlpalmer · 08-21-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Turk

i like youtube...
YouTube - Photoshop Tutorial: Miniaturize!

Nicely done!

(And good link!)

Nathan V · 10-30-2008, 12:53 AM

Pretty cool shit. I'm going to have to learn the advanced bits to this for sure.

My tries:

Shooter · 10-30-2008, 01:49 PM

^ Nice job Nathan!

Nathan V · 10-30-2008, 06:53 PM

A couple more.

I can see doing this using masking working REALLY well.... Yay for post-prod. I'm thinking that lensbaby thing would be really cool, though, and the price sure ain't bad!

PhotoKat · 12-14-2008, 01:07 PM

wow this stuff is cool!

The #1 Dad · 12-16-2008, 07:32 PM

i decided to take a stab at this... just made a couple. it's hard finding a good photo for it.

MotoPhotog · 12-17-2008, 05:53 AM

I tried this once, but it didnt come out as well being so close and on a level ground. The shots from the air, or up high, REALLY do justice!

07-04-2008, 09:24 AM	#5
Metonymy Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 366 From: Under a roof My Camera: Canon S5 and 50D	Agreed. Seems a bit unjust for a good photo to have only one focused strip. The rider should be kept in focus. Your shots are getting good man! Last edited by Metonymy; 07-04-2008 at 10:09 AM.

07-10-2008, 03:27 PM	#16
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 757 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	eric did it in post. Last edited by jezterr; 07-14-2008 at 09:27 AM.

07-19-2008, 11:11 PM	#22
elDizzle_foShizzle Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 From: Bothell, WA My Camera: Sony A700	my earlier tries at it! Photoshop is your friend! Last edited by elDizzle_foShizzle; 08-06-2008 at 09:12 PM. Reason: fixed linky

07-21-2008, 11:38 AM	#24
The Turk Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 317 From: Seattle	i like youtube... YouTube - Photoshop Tutorial: Miniaturize! Last edited by The Turk; 07-21-2008 at 11:44 AM.

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07-04-2008, 07:51 AM	#1
xqsme Senior Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 194 Blog Entries: 1 From: Portland My Camera: Nikon D300 / D3	Tilt Shift Technique First time for me. Tilt-shift photography as it applies to creating a 'toy-trainset' effect. Anyone else here doing it or have done it before? Last edited by xqsme; 07-04-2008 at 07:54 AM.

07-04-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
plummy Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 296 Blog Entries: 1 From: Pooptown My Camera: one pixel of awesome	eric has a bunch. they creep me out.

07-04-2008, 08:19 AM	#3
JayT Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 407 From: Darkness My Camera: must take pretty pictures	Try changing the scope of the blur. Perhaps keep the whole rider in focus. Tilt shift works well in shoots with lots of depth.

07-05-2008, 06:38 AM	#6
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 491 From: Seattle

07-09-2008, 11:58 AM	#7
richardlpalmer Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 24 From: Kirkland, WA My Camera: Canon A640	Cool.

07-09-2008, 01:22 PM	#8
William Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 31 Blog Entries: 1 From: Seattle, WA.	I've seen a couple of Eric's photos before posted elsewhere, and just assumed that they were of actual miniatures. Cool stuff, great effect.

07-09-2008, 02:38 PM	#9
richardlpalmer Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 24 From: Kirkland, WA My Camera: Canon A640	Eric, do you use a Lensbaby or is that all post work?

07-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#10
jezterr Moderator Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 757 From: a cesspit. My Camera: disposable	+ =

07-09-2008, 04:07 PM	#11
Nathan V Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 42 From: Auburn, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	How is this accomplished?

07-09-2008, 05:08 PM	#12
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 491 From: Seattle	Pure ninja magic.

07-09-2008, 08:06 PM	#14
Photohog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 190 From: North Bend My Camera: is brand new	Is this going to be suggested for a new assignment?!

07-10-2008, 03:54 PM	#17
eric Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 491 From: Seattle	^^^^^

07-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#18
Mitch F Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 87 From: Belligham WA My Camera: Canon Rebel XTi	these pictures are badass, but i'm still very confused on how to take them. seems a bit above my skill level...

07-11-2008, 01:09 PM	#19
WarriorDriver Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 100 From: Lynden My Camera: Canon 30D	Eric is my hero, those pictures are some of the best Ive seen. Do a search on how to do it, my PS wont let me, need to upgrade. But I love the effect!!!

07-11-2008, 05:19 PM	#20
Mitch F Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 87 From: Belligham WA My Camera: Canon Rebel XTi	i did do a search, and it sounds too complicated for my little nogin

07-18-2008, 01:21 PM	#21
richardlpalmer Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 24 From: Kirkland, WA My Camera: Canon A640	Eric, can you post up what one of the originals (pre-post-production) looked like?

07-22-2008, 05:55 AM	#25
MotoPhotog Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 486 From: Federal Way, WA My Camera: Nikon Point Shoot

08-11-2008, 11:35 AM	#26
bridgetc Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8 From: Seattle, WA My Camera: Canon 50D	These pictures are great! I have looked at Lensbaby before, this has made me really want to buy a lens.

10-30-2008, 12:53 AM	#29
Nathan V Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 42 From: Auburn, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	Pretty cool shit. I'm going to have to learn the advanced bits to this for sure. My tries:

10-30-2008, 01:49 PM	#30
Shooter Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 345 From: Tacoma WA. My Camera: Nikon D3, D200	^ Nice job Nathan!

10-30-2008, 06:53 PM	#31
Nathan V Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 42 From: Auburn, WA My Camera: Nikon D40	A couple more. I can see doing this using masking working REALLY well.... Yay for post-prod. I'm thinking that lensbaby thing would be really cool, though, and the price sure ain't bad!

12-14-2008, 01:07 PM	#32
PhotoKat Junior Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 20 From: Enumclaw My Camera: Nikon D60 Black Gold Edition	wow this stuff is cool!

12-16-2008, 07:32 PM	#33
The #1 Dad Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 228 From: Oly	i decided to take a stab at this... just made a couple. it's hard finding a good photo for it.

12-17-2008, 05:53 AM	#34
MotoPhotog Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 486 From: Federal Way, WA My Camera: Nikon Point Shoot	I tried this once, but it didnt come out as well being so close and on a level ground. The shots from the air, or up high, REALLY do justice!