FBB in the media?

[SKC]

Was browsing SFGate's (San Francisco Chronicle's online presence) real estate section and noticed this: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/01/30/REHA1HFDO6.DTL -- photo credits Victor Lin photography. FBB, is that you? If so, congratulations!

 

[rivan]

:thumbsup: Tags.

Also, if FBB=true, then grats!

 

[GoSharks]

The interior shots are great, but the exterior ones... :hmm:

 

[Maximus96]

agreed, inside HDR done nicely, outside HDR not so nice, with the halo around the trees and everything...

 

[alkemyst]

Was browsing SFGate's (San Francisco Chronicle's online presence) real estate section and noticed this: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/01/30/REHA1HFDO6.DTL -- photo credits Victor Lin photography. FBB, is that you? If so, congratulations!

http://www.victorlinphoto.com/artist.php

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

i went to fremont once and hiked up to the top of a hill with my gf (3 mile uphill) and i saw this dude at the top of the hill doing a timelapse photo thing of the sunset. i swear it was FBB until he told me his name...

 

[angry hampster]

http://www.victorlinphoto.com/artist.php

Holy crap what a nice website.

 

[yhelothar]

agreed, inside HDR done nicely, outside HDR not so nice, with the halo around the trees and everything...

Agreed. I see halos indoors too, but light halos and dark halos. History brush tool is your friend brah.

Other than that, CONGRATS! and the HDR shot on your webpage is amazing.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Yes, that was me. The realtor told me I was published but I generally don't really follow up or care about these things so whatever. Funny how an AT thing is the first time I actually see my work there.

In my job it pays to be very very quick. It's always a balance between time and quality. Most of the shots were with highly automated processing. If I used a history brush or a brush of any kind it would have make the entire endeavor not as profitable as I would have wanted it to be.

 

[GoSharks]

In my job it pays to be very very quick. It's always a balance between time and quality. Most of the shots were with highly automated processing. If I used a history brush or a brush of any kind it would have make the entire endeavor not as profitable as I would have wanted it to be.

I see your point, but the exterior shots look downright amateur.

 

[alkemyst]

I see your point, but the exterior shots look downright amateur.

Have an example you want to share. This usually comes down to either opininated or against the intent of the original photo.

 

[angry hampster]

Have an example you want to share. This usually comes down to either opininated or against the intent of the original photo.

HDR without halos that I shot and made in '08:

It's pretty easy to do.

 

[dougp]

I see your point, but the exterior shots look downright amateur.

Which shots? I'm wondering if he uses a polarizing filter to reduce glare and halo's?

 

[Aharami]

congrats victor. So you didnt know you got published? Dont they have to get permission from the photographer before using their photos for commercial gain?

 

[SKC]

http://www.victorlinphoto.com/artist.php

Lookin good homie. Crossfit paying off?

I don't have the same eye that sharks has for the outdoors shots from the article, but will say the indoor ones are done very well. Agreed that the website is awesome (and exterior shots look excellent there).

 

[yhelothar]

HDR without halos that I shot and made in '08:

It's pretty easy to do.

Cool stuff. Looks like something out of top gear.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

congrats victor. So you didnt know you got published? Dont they have to get permission from the photographer before using their photos for commercial gain?

Commercial gain? Haha, the whole point of hiring me is for their commercial gain. I license the photos to them for the purpose of their marketing. She was kind enough to tell me my photos were in the featurette.

I'll try to post larger shots later in the week for you guys to see.

 

[GoSharks]

Have an example you want to share. This usually comes down to either opininated or against the intent of the original photo.

Compare:
http://www.victorlinphoto.com/media/realestate/realestate-7.jpg
http://www.victorlinphoto.com/media/realestate/realestate-11.jpg
http://www.victorlinphoto.com/media/realestate/realestate-12.jpg

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/objec...es/2011/01/28/ba-hotproperty30_0502895840.jpg
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/objec...es/2011/01/28/ba-hotproperty30_0502895841.jpg

The tree/sky transitions in the SFgate photos are just plain unnatural.

 

[dougp]

Compare:
http://www.victorlinphoto.com/media/realestate/realestate-7.jpg
http://www.victorlinphoto.com/media/realestate/realestate-11.jpg
http://www.victorlinphoto.com/media/realestate/realestate-12.jpg

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/objec...es/2011/01/28/ba-hotproperty30_0502895840.jpg
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/objec...es/2011/01/28/ba-hotproperty30_0502895841.jpg

The tree/sky transitions in the SFgate photos are just plain unnatural.

I agree with that, the trees look like they're glowing.

 

[shortylickens]

Oh sweet jesus tell me he didnt snorgle the real estate agent!

 

[GTaudiophile]

FBB: What is your full equipment list these days? (Including filters, etc.)

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I agree with that, the trees look like they're glowing.

I've always had trouble with things that are backlit like that...

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

FBB: What is your full equipment list these days? (Including filters, etc.)

It's so simple it's ridiculous.

Nikon D300 + D300s
3x8GB Extreme VIs
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8
Nodal Ninja
Cactus V5 remotes
Blackbird camera stabilizer

Gone are the days of the 50mm f/1.8, f/1.4, extension tubes, backwards mounted 10-20mm, Sigma 50-500mm, 180mm macro, 18-200mm superzoom...

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Lookin good homie. Crossfit paying off?

I don't have the same eye that sharks has for the outdoors shots from the article, but will say the indoor ones are done very well. Agreed that the website is awesome (and exterior shots look excellent there).

Thanks.

That pic is like 4 years old. Just started Crossfit, and man do I suck. I almost wish I could stay in shape the old fashioned way. Hiking everywhere, sleeping under the stars, burning up calories trying to stay warm outside, ahhhh... those were the days.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Here are the originals that went into those two shots with the glowing trees. Does anyone know how to get them to look natural using a very quick process? The less I have to do by hand the better.

http://www.victorlinphoto.com/downloads/sfgatebrackets.zip