Post your Z best shot!:)

carlitos_370z · 01-12-2015, 08:51 AM

Untitled by carlitos_370z, on Flickr

redstarcg · 01-12-2015, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

A few compositional tweaks and you've got yourself a pretty good shot. I'm not a huge fan of light painting cars, but they are neat when executed well.

Thanks man. They def enter that fake world haha.

6spd · 01-12-2015, 09:15 AM

Yeah, they begin to look CGI

redstarcg · 01-12-2015, 10:45 AM

My World hahahaha

osbornsm · 01-12-2015, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spd

Yeah, they begin to look CGI

Would a decent softbox give you the light painting effect or do you have to do a time lapse and actually walk the light around?

redstarcg · 01-12-2015, 10:56 AM

In my personal opinion I would like a softbox way more. However I do not have one so I have to work with what I do have. I think a softbox would give you a different effect because light painting is a narrow light which gives off a narrow diffusion while it depends on what kind of softbox you use, but if I was to shoot this with a softbox I would want a decent sized one to get into there and show up in the reflections a bit.

Softbox would be the best route for me, but I do not have one as mentioned so light painting it is for now.

6spd · 01-12-2015, 11:49 AM

Softboxes reduce light output, sometimes by half depending on the box, so you would need to compensate. Most professionals that light paint simply use an Ice Light, or a homemade light made from a long fluorescent bulb and a battery inverter. The larger the light source, the larger your reflection will be. And remember, larger light source = softer light. So adding a soft box to a small light will not "soften" per se, only just modify the light a bit.

Light painting cars is essentially a way to imitate photographing a car in a studio with a huge white surround and ceiling. It can be as complicated as you want it to be, or as simple.

Bluebatmobile · 01-12-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Untitled by carlitos_370z, on Flickr

B@t™

carlitos_370z · 01-12-2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebatmobile

B@t™

thanks

Schsplayer00 · 01-12-2015, 07:28 PM

My favorite so far

NickTurnon · 01-12-2015, 07:52 PM

^^ That looks identical to Jenna Catics Z in FL - Literally same exact setup, wheels, color scheme, lights

DatsunFTW · 01-12-2015, 10:41 PM

She just sold it actually Nick

DatsunFTW · 01-12-2015, 10:43 PM

But that is the same exact picture she posted on her profile.....

DatsunFTW · 01-12-2015, 10:44 PM

Schplayer if you did just buy it from her, its a good purchase

TaroBaapG35 · 01-19-2015, 07:41 PM

Detailed Z (Quick Spray Detail)

Z Detail by TaroBaapG35, on Flickr

Full Overhaul Coming soon!

01-12-2015, 08:51 AM	#3466 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	Untitled by carlitos_370z, on Flickr Untitled by carlitos_370z, on Flickr Bluebatmobile, onzedge, LMBmikeZ and 10 others like this.

01-12-2015, 09:15 AM	#3468 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Yeah, they begin to look CGI __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-12-2015, 11:49 AM	#3472 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Softboxes reduce light output, sometimes by half depending on the box, so you would need to compensate. Most professionals that light paint simply use an Ice Light, or a homemade light made from a long fluorescent bulb and a battery inverter. The larger the light source, the larger your reflection will be. And remember, larger light source = softer light. So adding a soft box to a small light will not "soften" per se, only just modify the light a bit. Light painting cars is essentially a way to imitate photographing a car in a studio with a huge white surround and ceiling. It can be as complicated as you want it to be, or as simple. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

01-12-2015, 07:52 PM	#3476 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	^^ That looks identical to Jenna Catics Z in FL - Literally same exact setup, wheels, color scheme, lights __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

01-12-2015, 10:41 PM	#3477 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	She just sold it actually Nick __________________ The Build

01-12-2015, 10:45 AM	#3469 (permalink)
redstarcg Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 171 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	My World hahahaha

01-12-2015, 10:56 AM	#3471 (permalink)
redstarcg Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 171 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	In my personal opinion I would like a softbox way more. However I do not have one so I have to work with what I do have. I think a softbox would give you a different effect because light painting is a narrow light which gives off a narrow diffusion while it depends on what kind of softbox you use, but if I was to shoot this with a softbox I would want a decent sized one to get into there and show up in the reflections a bit. Softbox would be the best route for me, but I do not have one as mentioned so light painting it is for now.

01-12-2015, 10:43 PM	#3478 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	But that is the same exact picture she posted on her profile..... blackcherry20 and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ The Build

01-12-2015, 10:44 PM	#3479 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Schplayer if you did just buy it from her, its a good purchase carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ The Build

01-19-2015, 07:41 PM	#3480 (permalink)
TaroBaapG35 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte Age: 33 Posts: 159 Drives: 18 S4 + 05 G35 Rep Power: 3817	Detailed Z (Quick Spray Detail) Z Detail by TaroBaapG35, on Flickr Full Overhaul Coming soon! osbornsm, Bummer, blackcherry20 and 1 others like this. __________________ Future 2021 Z 6MT Current '18 B9 S4 - ABT HAS l AWE Track + RDP 102mm l Roc-Euro l Deval l All 034 l Forge Recirc l Volk TE37 Ultra l Gone 12 370z 6MT l K&N+HPS l FI l EcuTek l Swift l Eibach l

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