Written on Oct 27th, 2008 by Dave Adams
Camera Setup, ISO, Motorsport, Panning, Shutter Speed, Shutter-Priority, Tips
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Tips on mastering motorsport photography, from camera setup to composition.
- Level:Beginner
- Tools:DSLR Camera
- Time:N/A
Sports photography, and motorsport photography in particular, present the keen photographer with numerous challenges in capturing the perfect moment. From international race circuits to forest rally stages, the world of motorsport is full of potential hazards and pitfalls for the photographer to master.
Unlike many other types of photography, the world of motorsport photography requires the photographer to not only be able to correctly setup the camera, but also be quick thinking and pro-active in their approach to getting the shot.
Subaru Impreza WRC at Goodwood - Bad lighting therefore high ISO
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Written on Oct 25th, 2008 by Dave Adams
High Pass Filter, Photoshop, Sharpening, Vivid Light
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How to use the Photoshop High Pass filter to sharpen an image rather than the standard sharpening tool.
- Level:Beginner
- Tools:Photoshop (CS3)
- Time:5 Minutes
There are times when no matter how good your photography skills are, and how good the equipment your are using is, a photo just doesn’t turn out as sharp as you’d hoped it would. Never fear, all is not lost. With a little post-processing, a photograph can be easily sharpened up to give that perfect final touch you want.
Using Photoshop, there are two options to sharpening a photograph. The first is to use the standard sharpening tool that can be found under . While this filter can result in an acceptable final result, and there is scope for changing the filter parameters, I prefer to use a two step approach using the high pass filter and vivid light.
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