Models

[peter]

Well this was a first for me. I went to the camera club last night of which I have only been a member for the few months and we had two models in. I have not done this type of thing before, but it was a lot of fun. The only thing was we were sort of left to get on with it and did not have much of a lesson. Having said that the guy who had all the flash gear was helpful. The backgrounds of Rachel were not good so I had to change that and I know one of them is not spot on but I do really like the one of Alex.

[Tinka]

Re: Models

Hi Peter,
Its a shame that you could not make the most of the session due to lack of instruction and help, a lovely young lady and the session could have been a lot more fruitful. Never mind the results are not at all a right off, pretty good for a first attempt. Now as for the background replacement, a better job could have been done there to eliminate the halo effect around the model, so a bit more practice needed there, perhaps some of our more experienced members could explain their methods, also there are some good free p/shop PSP lessons available on the net in video and PDF form, just google for them or go to the adobe site.

[peter]

Re: Models

Hi Tinka

Its not really my type of thing and this was the first time I have used these type of flash units. I must admit that bit was good and I may look at trying to give the flash setup another go.The only thing I do not find it that easy as the wife and kids usually do I runner if I say anything along those lines . I had to do the cut outs as the shadows behind her were awful,maybe if we had been given a bit more help with that it would not have been so bad. I am awaiting a video from someone that I hope will help me with the cutouts. As for the models they were both great giving up their time for us all.