artistic intent and technique...

is a very interesting topic... one might be tempted to say that artistic intention with no technique will fail, but we have all seen examples where that is not the case ;-).

Obviously whenever you build something you require some type of structure. I guess the question you raise is which is more important. I am inclined toward the duality of things, but if I had to choose I prefer strategic over tactical... not to say I don't enjoy getting out in the field.

I agree that there are many techniques that don't add much to the betterment of things, but I think that part of the "challenge their technique approach", is to actually try it and see if it works for me. Will I now use this technique? Most likely very infrequently if at all... but I don't think that my time was wasted...

I also like the G-P Evo, but I have a preference for watches with white dials.

Good comments,
Casey

Studio arrangement - Part II

By: cshimokita : July 30th, 2014-04:42

Summary of US Patent 8676045 (see the previous thread: Studio arrangement - US Patent 8676045): A subject can be photographed on an elevated platform with the appearance of a seamless background by employing one or more rear light sources and one or more ...

Casey, truthfully...

By: jporos : July 30th, 2014-08:18

I find that this method under lights the dial in the photos that you have shown. The disappearing background is impressive, but I think that this goes to prove that photography requires an eye and not a formula. Best, John

John, thanks for your input as always...

By: cshimokita : July 30th, 2014-17:24

I am not going to give up my day job to photograph watches anytime soon ;-). The test shot of the Cartier Tank Française Yearling might showcase my post processing skills... where I tend to have a preference for understatement. Here is an example with dif...

Casey, never to disparage your great skill...

By: jporos : July 30th, 2014-18:36

It just seems to me that a patented technique will never supplant artistic intention. As much as I dislike that drawing - like photo of the G-P Evo, there is an intention that the artist pursued to illuminate every detail. You obviously used some judgemen...

artistic intent and technique...

By: cshimokita : July 30th, 2014-22:02

is a very interesting topic... one might be tempted to say that artistic intention with no technique will fail, but we have all seen examples where that is not the case ;-). Obviously whenever you build something you require some type of structure. I gues...

All I know is ...

By: Echi : July 31st, 2014-20:39

I like that watch! Nice strap too! That's a great combo. Never imagined it on a strap.

Thanks Echi...

By: cshimokita : July 31st, 2014-21:47

Cartier Tank Francaise XXL Yearling (2002-2003), out of production... Ref: W5101755, men's wristwatch, steel, self-winding, sapphire crystal, date, leather strap, folding clasp, Guilloche Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Date at 6 O'clock, Sapphire Crown, ...

Any reason to use this highly complicated setup over 10 minutes of Photoshop? ...

By: Marcus Hanke : August 1st, 2014-10:26

... with all due respect: Any masking plugin (and for watches, you don't even need a really sophisticated one) should make it possible to achieve this background effect with not more than thirty mouse clicks, including the focus dropoff. I don't think the...

Because ROI is not the only game in town ???

By: cshimokita : August 1st, 2014-14:46

Of course you raise a very valid point... thanks for taking the time to comment. The current set of post processing tools has never been better and I have no intrinsic objection to using or recommending whatever is a available to get the job done. At the ...

Satisfaction - this is an argument I can understand ...

By: Marcus Hanke : August 1st, 2014-15:33

... since a hobby should be a satisfaction. For professionals, this will certainly be different. Marcus