Beez 5,091 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) The other night BeezWife and I chose this documentary to watch - http://www.findingvivianmaier.com/. I figured it would be pretty dull and I’d fall asleep but instead I found it very interesting and was more engaged in it than some races I watch. It also got me thinking about how I could use some of Vivian’s framing and composition techniques with the Snapmatic in GTA. Here’s my first attempt. I won’t say anything more and let you draw your own conclusions if you decide to watch the documentary. I watched it on Amazon instant video, not sure where else it is available. http://www.findingvivianmaier.com/ What sources of inspiration do you draw from when taking Snapmatics? Edited January 15, 2015 by Beez620 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey 1,680 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The rule of thirds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb76 3,951 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 What's the rule of thirds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey 1,680 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Like this, always have subjects and horizons etc. on thirds grid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb76 3,951 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Wondered what the grid was for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey 1,680 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Wondered what the grid was for..... hahaha Most good photographers do this instinctively anyway so you probably do this already without even knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb76 3,951 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm pleased I didn't know about the thirds thing when we trying to get the perfect lazer shot...... Anyway, on topic.. Most of my pics are spur of the moment, I'll see something I think will look good as a pic and whip my ifruit out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Well you have a good eye PB. Do you photograph in real life too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb76 3,951 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I do, although it's been a while since I used my camera, it's too easy to use my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 http://illsnapmatix.com/ Good stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Inspiration from a professional car photographer. Both these cars are in GTAO too. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/features/a26201/photoshoot-behind-the-scenes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Ever wonder what those lines are for on your Snapmatic camera? Or your camera phone in real life? This video explains the Rule of Thirds and a lot more. These tips are from the guy who took that iconic National Geographic photo of the Afghan woman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetkdream 55 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I love the photography feature of the game and the fact the crew highlights it. I draw inspiration from all over, I love dynamic angles, sharp contrasts, ironic or clever, etc. I really wish we had a little more control over angles, or maybe we do and i just havent practiced enough lol I do alot of real world photography and graphics, so its a challenge to try and recreate some of that in game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Sandking is a great photography vehicle. It can go just about anywhere including deep water but it's narrower than a Liberator. It's tall so you can get a higher angle on your subject or use it as a ladder to get on a building that doesn't have any real ladders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb76 3,951 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Still my favourite thing to do in gta is take photos, that maybe weird in a game full of murderous rampaging and full throttle racing, but I can spend ages exploring the map alone in one of my favourite cars (usually observing the rules of the road) looking for inspiration and experimenting with angles and lighting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Anyone up to recreate this with a Massacro in Paelto Bay? This was taken by a professional photographer friend in northern California. Here's a tip some of you know but many might not. I need more practice with it. Get farther away from your subject, then use zoom to frame it. Tap L1 to change depth of field then use R2 to lock focus on your subject. Stuff behind and in front of your subject will be out of focus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,197 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 This is gorgeous ! Gonna try and replicate it with my black Jester 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,197 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I took a few pic of my Jester yesterday but they're not showing on RSC. is there something I'm missing ? Does it work like on PS3 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banketelli 3,655 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I took a few pic of my Jester yesterday but they're not showing on RSC. is there something I'm missing ? Does it work like on PS3 ? I believe you have to upload each picture from the in-game gallery to RSC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,197 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Oh OK. PS3 is much easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 It is. I constantly forget to do the upload step. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Photographer uses 104 year old camera to shoot Formula 1. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,197 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 @Beez : Beautiful photos. It's amazing he was able to capture such high speed vehicles with such and ancient camera. I like how the pics are grainy, and the blur on the sides. Only one spot is clear and that really puts the focus on the main subject. The eye is not distracted by anything else. Really love the result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 I didn't know if I should put this in the Car Videos topic or this one but it is more about photography than just cool cars. Hope it inspires some ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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