Star Idol 2005 - Alicia

[John Tan]

For Alicia supporter...

[eikin]

the shadows (especially in #1 and #2) kind of spoil the image

[John Tan]

Originally Posted by eikin the shadows (especially in #1 and #2) kind of spoil the image

Well better than missed it right? That shadow was from the '933 DJ's mic...as the yare standing too close with video light side throw...

[eikin]

Originally Posted by John Tan Well better than missed it right? That shadow was from the '933 DJ's mic...as the yare standing too close with video light side throw...

a fill flash would have at least cut down the problem?

[compro_1975]

#1 is abit 'dai dai' look. maybe shock to see yr big cam, btw who is the dj?

[John Tan]

Originally Posted by eikin a fill flash would have at least cut down the problem?

Yes I do use direct flash...but can't beat the spotlight...

[John Tan]

Originally Posted by compro_1975 #1 is abit 'dai dai' look. maybe shock to see yr big cam, btw who is the dj?

Just know 'he' is from FM933...U know any DJ?

[Kongo]

I don't think he can do anything much lah, event shooting is unlike studio where u can arrange things according to your likings, I don't think u can ask the compere to shift the mic stand becos u wanted to take pictures.

He is using a 580EX already, I think there's not much thing u can do to counter a spotlight..

Originally Posted by eikin the shadows (especially in #1 and #2) kind of spoil the image

[John Tan]

Originally Posted by Kongo I don't think he can do anything much lah, event shooting is unlike studio where u can arrange things according to your likings, I don't think u can ask the compere to shift the mic stand becos u wanted to take pictures. He is using a 580EX already, I think there's not much thing u can do to counter a spotlight..

Thanks bro...at least u r experience for events shooting...

[Pro Image]

All this talking about shadows, hands not in focus, not enough flash and so on.

What is the main aim of an event shoot? To capture that moment. Event shoots are not planned shot and you do not have FULL control of it. So far I have seen in most event shots that have surface in here are just below average. John is probably one of the most CONSISTENT event photographer I have seen in here.

If you all check on some of his photos posted, the sharpness, exposures, compositions and so on are well balance and controlled within his limits. Event like this has many elements that one photographer has to face. Such as existing spotlights, host/compere/MC, background and WB.

[Pro Image]

Originally Posted by eikin a fill flash would have at least cut down the problem?

Please let us know how you counter that problem when you shoot an event the next time. We want to learn from a pro like you...

[hazekang]

ya ya come n join us to shoot rainie today loh

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by hazekang ya ya come n join us to shoot rainie today loh

wonder will i get killed if i hop from the funeral nearby to shoot rainie...

[eikin]

Originally Posted by Pro Image Please let us know how you counter that problem when you shoot an event the next time. We want to learn from a pro like you...

you are such a disappointment,

so we are not allowed to offer our views? all we should say is 'wow! nice nice!'

[eikin]

Originally Posted by John Tan Just know 'he' is from FM933...U know any DJ?

what was your distance from your subject?

[1Ds]

Originally Posted by eikin you are such a disappointment, so we are not allowed to offer our views? all we should say is 'wow! nice nice!'

+1

[Pro Image]

Originally Posted by eikin you are such a disappointment, so we are not allowed to offer our views? all we should say is 'wow! nice nice!'

You are allowed of course. This is a free world.

It was your suggestion filling in the flash to tone down the shadow. As I said, if you are able to do that let us know.

I did not made any suggestion at all on what one should say. You just assume.

[Pro Image]

Originally Posted by 1Ds +1

Yeah thanks for contributing. Your comment was the best of the lot.