==My "Artsy" Pictures==

[s0nny80y]

If the picture is too pixelated after loading the webpage, just click it to minimize it.

 

[d3p0]

neat

 

[JOHN WAYNE]

stupid post dumba++

 

[dbartucci]

sorry but these photos are just ok

 

[s0nny80y]

tough crowd

new mode

still breaking it in

 

[a6m5]

tough crowd

new mode

still breaking it in

No kidding, I think they are awesome! 👍

 

[dbartucci]

Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's the setting you're transfering the pics at (superfine?), which may be a function of the technology currently available to you, but the pics seem so pixelated (if that's a word), especially the backgrounds. Which detracts from them. Other than of couse putting green wheels on a black RX-7.

Can you snap a photomode pic so I can see the difference?

 

[s0nny80y]

Maybe it's just me, or maybe it's the setting you're transfering the pics at (superfine?), which may be a function of the technology currently available to you, but the pics seem so pixelated (if that's a word), especially the backgrounds. Which detracts from them. Other than of couse putting green wheels on a black RX-7.

Can you snap a photomode pic so I can see the difference?

Well, I'm saving the pictures directly to the USB flash device without having it go first to the memory card which in turn would save the pictures at a higher resoulution. But you are right, I did set the photomode options to superfine just because I thought it would make the pictures look better (apparently not ).

Anyways, whenever I open the folder (and upload the pics) with the GT4 pics in the USB, it's pretty dark. I don't mess around with the brightness in the in-game picture mode. But after uploading it into the computer, I increase the gamma correction and play around with the tone of the pictures using a photo editor.

Probably it's the shutter speed or appelation. But anyways, here's a copy of a picture unedited straight from the USB:

BTW, how do you determine which setting to transfer (aka superfine etc. etc.) pictures?

The green wheels, well, let's just say that it is "JDM r1cEr c00l" to have mismatched parts

 

[KurtG]

Great job sonny. Im not able to post my pics yet cause i need a flash drive but your the first person ive actually seen that shows a little natural creativity and what seems like maybe a bit of photography knowledge in their pics. Its friggin hilarious how the first average- above average shots ive ever seen on this site get ragged on. Alot of other pics ive seen people take are just awfull. Thats so friggin pathetic that they diss on your pics and I see the ugliest ass pics getting props. lol. Nice job man. 👍

I especially like the 5th one, great job on that one. As for some constructive criticism: There are a few that are rather underdramatic. I might suggest varying the height of the camera more to add some drama to your pics as it seems allmost all the pics are taken from similiar heights. Also, if the stretch of road doesnt have many naturally interesting objects to include in the photo, try to create some drama by taking the pic from an angle which morphs the road into some creative geometry or gives the picture more depth. The pic with the reddish car that is nothing but the car a little bit of track and 75% blue sky is an example that really needs improvement in these areas. Also, id suggest laying off the backfire shots, they get very repetitive and a couple of the shots that have them actually suffer as a result. The attention of the viewer is brought away from the more depthfull, interesting areas of the photos to stare at a shiny bright spot (the little flames) which shouldnt be the focus of those particular shots. I liked your 5th one because it had very interesting geometery, decent framing, and a great sense of on the edge of control speed. If that motul sign were in focus I could see it on a mag page as an advertisement. lol

 

[dbartucci]

I believe the setting is in either game options or photo mode options.

I don't mean to knock your skill as a photographer, and I really do think some of the shots are good, but when you're editing them, they kinda get washed out and pixelated. Compare the night shots you've taken, to the ones of the HKS Silvia during the day, and you can see how much crisper the Silvia looks in comparison.

Have you considered playing with the aperature and F-stop to get brighter looking shots, rather than doing it after the fact?

 

[s0nny80y]

Great job sonny. Im not able to post my pics yet cause i need a flash drive but your the first person ive actually seen that shows some natural creativity and what seems like a bit of photography knowledge in their pics. Its friggin hilarious how the first average- above average shots ive ever seen on this site get ragged on. Most all other pics ive seen people take are just awfull. Thats so friggin pathetic that they diss on your pics lol. Nice job man. 👍

Hey! Thanks alot, really appreciate it BTW, those USB flash drives come cheap nowadays. You could easily find one at Bestbuys (maybe even CVS or Walgreens) or an Office Depot type store for less than 20 bucks. The memory shouldn't matter because you'll upload it and then you could just delete it off the flash drive.

I especially like the 5th one, great job on that one. As for some constructive criticism: There are a few that are rather underdramatic. I might suggest varying the height of the camera more to add some drama to your pics as it seems allmost all the pics are taken from similiar heights. Also, if the stretch of road doesnt have many naturally interesting objects to include in the photo, try to create some drama by taking the pic from an angle which morphs the road into some creative geometry or gives the picture more depth.

Wowwwwww, thanks alot man 👍 I gotta try that stretch of road thing you mentioned. I've seen examples of what you've said but had never realized the desired effect of them until now. That height thing, I've tried raising the camera but when I see "road" behind the car, for some reason it looks odd but I have dropped the height and I like the effect of it.

 

[s0nny80y]

I believe the setting is in either game options or photo mode options.

I don't mean to knock your skill as a photographer, and I really do think some of the shots are good, but when you're editing them, they kinda get washed out and pixelated. Compare the night shots you've taken, to the ones of the HKS Silvia during the day, and you can see how much crisper the Silvia looks in comparison.

Have you considered playing with the aperature and F-stop to get brighter looking shots, rather than doing it after the fact?

Oh man, the Silvia bit personally lucky when all I had to do was play with the gamma correction (meaning no wierd pixelation or need to saturate/contrast it which I have done pratically on every snapshot I've taken so far). Otherwise, your right about the editing and I'm gonna change my approach for later shots. The aperature is something I don't quite get but I'm starting to guess that that is the distance and clarity of things outta focus. Also, I focus (F-stop?) a part of the car in all of the shots. Anyways, thanks for the much appreciated help man

 

[dbartucci]

This tutorial can better explain what I mean,
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1500382&postcount=1

F-stop <=> shutter speed.

 

[XCNuse]

ya how are you transfering your pictures, they seem a good bit compressed (notice the pixelated skys (and yes dbartucci pixelated is a word)

btw, those dont look edited dbartucci, they look like their straight from the game

some of those camera angles are pretty cool though
to bad the quality is so poor

 

[440 CHARGER]

Just wanted to start a compilation of what I have so far. These pictures showcase the "artistic" abilities of the photomode of GT4. What I'm most proud of are the backfire snaps and the retro comic book mugshots. I'm still trying to figure out how to capture the backfire pics (as in how to tone the pictures to exxagerate the flame).

If the picture is too pixelated after loading the webpage, just click it to minimize it.

Hey s0nny80y, what photo-editing software are you using? Because if you are using photoshop, I can give you alot of suggestions on how to make your pictures explode with color and have cool lighting effects! And also, if you are looking to exxagerate the flame in the backfire shots, I have found a really good way to do that, but you gotta have photoshop!

You got some decent pics here too.👍

 

[s0nny80y]

i'm so jealous of ppl on this board. It seems everyone has Photoshop except me. How much does the program cost and does it make a difference over other 3rd party brands?

ya how are you transfering your pictures, they seem a good bit compressed (notice the pixelated skys (and yes dbartucci pixelated is a word)

btw, those dont look edited dbartucci, they look like their straight from the game

some of those camera angles are pretty cool though
to bad the quality is so poor

Actually, I do sort of resize them to fit on my computer screen when I upload them. Then, I usually save the pic with the changes I make. I was afraid that the minimizing of the pics would sort of distort them. Gonna play with that

 

[440 CHARGER]

i'm so jealous of ppl on this board. It seems everyone has Photoshop except me. How much does the program cost and does it make a difference over other 3rd party brands?

Well, I think you should be able to find a copy of it somewhere. I think it's pretty expensive if you buy it.? And Photoshop is by far one of the best photo-editing softwares out there. You can do so much with it, it's too bad you don't have it!

 

[ROFL]

its koo