Car Rig Shots

[occxlr8ed]

Need to sus out a collapsible pole so i can transport it....

Just wasted some time getting used to the rig taking pics of my cars!

Planning on doing lots more photos this week once i get my gear unpacked hehe

[V28VX37]

Need to sus out a collapsible pole so i can transport it....

Just wasted some time getting used to the rig taking pics of my cars!

Planning on doing lots more photos this week once i get my gear unpacked hehe

Awesome stuff!! Can you post a pic of the setup when you get a chance, curious to see how these shots were taken.

I trust you've seen the recent Speedhunters auto photography features:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/01...giou-gt-gt.aspx

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/05...xas-outlaw.aspx

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/02...-rusty-bmw.aspx

Especially the Costas work is crazy!

[occxlr8ed]

Awesome stuff!! Can you post a pic of the setup when you get a chance, curious to see how these shots were taken.

I trust you've seen the recent Speedhunters auto photography features:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/01...giou-gt-gt.aspx

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/05...xas-outlaw.aspx

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/02...-rusty-bmw.aspx

Especially the Costas work is crazy!

Yeahhh costas work is awesome. I gotta go for a drive and find some locations as well. Really want to go to a carpark and take some photos.

Will make a new thread once it's setup.

Here's just a crappy fb pic of how it was setup haha

[NA_Goodness]

I was reading up about these a while ago, but I dont think the website is working at the moment Had everything you needed to know, and you could buy everything you need from it as well.

I'm definately looking into buying everything I need sometime in the future when I have some more money to through around.

[occxlr8ed]

I was reading up about these a while ago, but I dont think the website is working at the moment Had everything you needed to know, and you could buy everything you need from it as well.

I'm definately looking into buying everything I need sometime in the future when I have some more money to through around.

Best/cheapest way to get it is from the US.

Just need two suction cups (Avenger F1000), three superclamps and the magic arm.

I paid ~$300AUD for it all, got my cousin to bring it down from the US so yeah i saved a bit on shipping from BH.

[NA_Goodness]

Who did you buy them off, mate? I'm definitely interested in the next few months.

[occxlr8ed]

Who did you buy them off, mate? I'm definitely interested in the next few months.

BH Photo Video in the US

[MaTBoY]

I've been reading up on rig shots, i was off reading up while you guys posted this

This is something i want to have a crack at in the next couple months. Anyone else have experience?

[dpsycho13]

they are definitely the sexiest shot you can take of a car

[FST513]

I've just ordered all my rig stuff. The main thing you need is a strong ass boom pole. Something that won't flex and besides that, getting good locations helps out.

Normal pole length is 3m to 4m. Besides that, get some mates and push the car (out of site of course) or drive extremely slowly, with a long shutter speed and enjoy processing.

You don't actually need the magic arm, but it helps alot if you want more creative angles and extension from the boom.

The australian site is www.rigshots.com.au they sell all this stuff, but the website has been down the last week, not sure whats going on there. Otherwise plenty of places sell this stuff, check out www.shopbot.com.au or any of the other comparison websites as well as www.bhphoto.com or www.adorama.com

[GoldZilla]

Xmetal made his own rig about a year ago using suction caps I think he bought from B&H. He hasn't posted here on SAU for quite a while, but check out his website for some rig shots. Also on Facebook, but he's got no automotive shots there at all at the moment.

[FST513]

They would probably be the Avenger F1000 suction cups GoldZilla

But yeah, Xmetal takes some sweet shots

[MaTBoY]

SO i built a little piece of crap rig from a few things laying around at work. it's fairly useless but i wanted to test the theory and find out about some of those little details you don't think about til give something a go.

first shot with a 400mm rig that didn't really stick to the car haha. guess i need to keep saving and try again with some useful parts.

and here's one just dicking with the camera on the way home I call it.... MONICAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KZ Autoimports]

nice

[FST513]

Nice Mat!

With an extended rig, your car would look great at sunset being silver, the lines would show great. Try and head somewhere that is green as well because it will contrast with your car and make your car "pop" more. Or just put it in, in post.

Triple J listener

[MaTBoY]

I have all the presets except one set on jjj.(which the gf hate)

I'm going to put some time into practicing with my new lighting potential. After that I should have some pennies and be able to make a really nice rig. I've got a good plan in my head for how to do one that's flexible and won't vibrate or sway to much. can't wait to get one sorted. I heart rig pics. they're awesome!

[Volk34]

no clue in the world how you do those awesome blury/clear photos but would love to have one like this of my car

[thrtytwo]

you take a relatively slow exposure, because the camera is attached to the car the car appears stationary to the camera. the background passes by and is therefore blurry, simple

[MaTBoY]

Yeah. What he said. Use an exposure of one second or more (roughly)

Camera is bolted on to car, so the car stays 100% static and clear. The background is moving, so the image is being overlapped on the sensor(film) and gives the blurriness.

If you were a sydneysider I'd let you be a guinea pig for when i get my rig finished.

[kewldesire]

I liked the first 2 shots. Very nicely Taken.