VW MK6 GTI - C&C please

[nola.ron]

Very much still learning this method for lighting cars. This is my 2nd or 3rd attempt at it but it was my 1st attempt in a proper location for it (as far as ambient light is concerned). The RAW files are super sharp but I've lost some sharpness in the final image after I process them in PS. Still trying to figure out why. Any tips/critique?


Learning to Light Paint by nola-ron, on Flickr

 

[tirediron]

Well done; I wouldn't mind seeing just a little bit of light along the rocker panels, but overall, good job! What did you use for a light?

 

[nola.ron]

Well done; I wouldn't mind seeing just a little bit of light along the rocker panels, but overall, good job! What did you use for a light?

Thanks! Good catch on that. That would definitely help. When shooting I didn't make a pass low because I didn't want the wheels exposed more than they are. I forgot to consider the rocker panels!

Here's the light: Bescor LED-70 Dimmable 70W Video and DSLR Light LED70
It's been great so far. It's adjustable, bright and gets the job done. I was looking for another that I've seen other car photographers with but I couldn't find it online. No regrets on this one though. It also came with a frosted and amber filters. The frosted filter was used for all of these exposures.

 

[manaheim]

As always, I agree with John.

Really nice shot.

Makes me miss my MkIV R32 though... *sniff*

 

[manaheim]

BTW, more specifically... I really like what you did with the color. The lighting is very dramatic (but yes, needs more rocker panel). Also, really like the very simple backdrop and the "posing".

I mean really, this is very nice.

 

[nola.ron]

BTW, more specifically... I really like what you did with the color. The lighting is very dramatic (but yes, needs more rocker panel). Also, really like the very simple backdrop and the "posing".

I mean really, this is very nice.

Wow, thanks!! You wouldn't believe how hard it was to find a simple location at night like this in the city. All previous attempts had too much ambient light and I could never get the car in total darkness. I was also specifically looking for a brick wall like this and it just happen to be white too. Looking at that I could have done a little more post to clean it up. Missed that too in this edit.

 

[Geaux]

New Orleans reppin!

well done man, dig the lighting and overall tone of the image.

 

[12sndsgood]

Tirediron hit on the light, other then that a really good shot.

 

[nola.ron]

Thanks so much, everyone! Going back at this tonight to see if I can continue improving this technique. For those of you that have not tried this technique - it really is a LOT of fun.