Posted July 16, 2012 I didn't even know results like that were possible on a camera. Most people add motion blur in Photoshop since it's easier. I just did it the old fashioned way. It's all about having the right shutter speed. Too quick and the background doesn't blur. Too slow and it's harder to keep the car sharp since you have to keep it in the same place for longer. I think I used a shutter speed of 1/400. Don't quote me on that though. Here's some I did a while back: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Most people add motion blur in Photoshop since it's easier. I just did it the old fashioned way. It's all about having the right shutter speed. Too quick and the background doesn't blur. Too slow and it's harder to keep the car sharp since you have to keep it in the same place for longer. I think I used a shutter speed of 1/400. Don't quote me on that though. Here's some I did a while back: I've always taken mine between 1/60 and 1/100 Edited July 16, 2012 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2012 A mark of a good photogropher: They can make a road sweeper look impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2012 I've always taken mine between 1/60 and 1/100 Just checked the file info and I was shooting at 1/160. Not sure where I got 1/400 from. Do you use a tripod at all? I did for the first few tries, but found it to be annoying so switched to hand held. A mark of a good photogropher: They can make a road sweeper look impressive. I had been fannying around with panning shots for a while and thought it would be funny to try it with the sweeper. It was a bit tricky since it moved so damn slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2012 Just checked the file info and I was shooting at 1/160. Not sure where I got 1/400 from. Do you use a tripod at all? I did for the first few tries, but found it to be annoying so switched to hand held. I had been fannying around with panning shots for a while and thought it would be funny to try it with the sweeper. It was a bit tricky since it moved so damn slow. haha yeah I can imagine that with the sweeper! :p Yeah I take them all just hand held. I've thought about trying a monopod, but tbh I think I'd just find that it got in the way/would forget it was there and pick the camera up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2012 Just got back from San Diego today, had an amazing time at Comic-Con, made new friends, got loads of stuff signed got a few sketches, avoided blowing my budget! Didn't manage to get into the Hall H panels since you needed to be queuing from before 6am and I wasn't that committed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Got a nice call today, apparently I'm in the final to win an Audi TT! All I need to do is pay them about £44 a month for three months for 200 lottery tickets and I could win "A lot of money!" I must be well lucky. On the non-scam side of things. I'm finally getting a nice tax return. IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME. Edited July 18, 2012 by EEVILMURRAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2012 Got a nice call today, apparently I'm in the final to win an Audi TT! All I need to do is pay them about £44 a month for three months for 200 lottery tickets and I could win "A lot of money!" I must be well lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 I GOT THE JOB :) After 5 years of being a Junior Database Administrator I am now..... *ahem* Senior Database Administrator. Get a rather splendid pay increase too which couldn't come at a better time as Wedding saving preparations are now in place since the house move is completed. Everything's coming up Milhouse! Next step.... Lead Database Administrator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 You have a job as boring as Chandler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 You have a job as boring as Chandler. This shit... doesn't get boring.... this shit gets real! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 I'm looking at the WENUS and I'm not happy! Seriously though, congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 Congrats Murr! You have a job as boring as Chandler. I also have a new Chandler-esque job title. Registry Processes and Data Quality Officer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 You are all helping to keep the ANUS on track then. Good on all of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 Congrats Murr, well done on getting the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 Didn't know we had so many transponsors here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 Well done Murr! . I got to visit: and and I get to see this tomorrow evening: eeeeeeee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 19, 2012 The Dark Knight Rises... TODAY!!!!! Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks everyone for the thanking about the job Got a lot to learn now, should be fun. @nightwolf ... I'm Jealous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2012 Finally managed to get everything together to submit my post grad application, to study Eye Movement and Visual Cognition in Dundee from September, today. University email had been down for a couple of days so I wasn't able to sort out one of my references but they're now sending them separately so all sorted Fingers crossed anyway. There is the slight issue of the £3400 needed to pay for the course but... meh, I'll sort it out. The Dark Knight Rises awaits!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2012 Aww Murr! Sorry >.< Argh Dark knight tonight, so excited! My friends have all today me its one of the best films they've seen possibly ever...excite! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2012 Just had my yearly review at work - 25% pay rise, celebration tonight I think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) TDKR Favourite Film of the Year Favourite Film of the Trilogy, and quite possibly my Favourite Film EVER! So glad I stayed spoiler free. Can't remember the last time I came out of the cinema feeling quite so wowed by a film. Loved it. Edited July 20, 2012 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 21, 2012 Sooo. Today has been pretty damn awesome. - Graduated with first class honours in Journalism. - Stuffed my face at the Hard Rock Cafe. - Been out for lots of drinks. - KARAOKE. - It is now my birthday! No longer a student, I am officially a 22 year old man! - Parents bought me Ray Bans/new camera for me as gifts for both events! - I start my job at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre in just over 5 hours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
