Blue Bomber
06-16-2011, 03:15 PM
OK, since I'm bringing my car this time (**crosses fingers** :hide: ), I won't have the opportunity to take shots on our cruise to D&B. Or at least decent ones. So, depending on how many cars there are, I'll take at least two groups out for rolling shots near the end of the the park time. There are a few freeways right next to the park, so hopefully one won't be too crowded or lumpy.
I'll take the first group out and ride in someone's car on the way out, and jump in someone else's on the way back so I can get shots of the car I rode in the first time. When we come back, I assume there would be another $1.50 entrance fee (unless we get tickets or something for the day). The first group can probably hang out in a local parking lot while the second group is taken out, instead of paying again. There's a strip mall right across from the park which will probably be the best bet.
For the second group, I'll need at least one other person from the first group to come back with me into the park and stay there to watch my car. :gap: Oh yeah, and to drop me off, too. ;) I'll take the second group out in the same way: I ride in one car on the way out, and another on the way back. Preferably with nice, fluffy suspensions. :) Then we'll meet up at the strip mall parking lot and head out to D&B FTW!
So yeah, here are the rules that most ppl don't follow anyway:
1. The camera car will start in back and move forward past everyone. This will ensure we get pics of everyone's car. Keep an eye on me while I'm taking shots. I'll give signals to move forward/back/etc. if necessary, and let you know when I get good shots. Once I get done with the first pass, the camera car will pull back and get some more random shots along the way if there's enough time.
2. Zooming past the camera car is a sure way to not get any pics of your car. The steadier you keep your speed, the better the pic will be.
3a. If available, try to keep at least one lane of space between you and the camera car. Wide angle shots (right next to the camera car) aren't very flattering since they cause distortion, which makes your car look bloated. I may also not be able to keep the camera car's interior out of the shot, depending on the angle.
3b. If that is not possible (2 lane freeway), try to stay at least a car length ahead or behind the camera car to keep the camera car out of the shot. Quarter angle views are usually the best, anyway.
:rolleyes:
I'll take the first group out and ride in someone's car on the way out, and jump in someone else's on the way back so I can get shots of the car I rode in the first time. When we come back, I assume there would be another $1.50 entrance fee (unless we get tickets or something for the day). The first group can probably hang out in a local parking lot while the second group is taken out, instead of paying again. There's a strip mall right across from the park which will probably be the best bet.
For the second group, I'll need at least one other person from the first group to come back with me into the park and stay there to watch my car. :gap: Oh yeah, and to drop me off, too. ;) I'll take the second group out in the same way: I ride in one car on the way out, and another on the way back. Preferably with nice, fluffy suspensions. :) Then we'll meet up at the strip mall parking lot and head out to D&B FTW!
So yeah, here are the rules that most ppl don't follow anyway:
1. The camera car will start in back and move forward past everyone. This will ensure we get pics of everyone's car. Keep an eye on me while I'm taking shots. I'll give signals to move forward/back/etc. if necessary, and let you know when I get good shots. Once I get done with the first pass, the camera car will pull back and get some more random shots along the way if there's enough time.
2. Zooming past the camera car is a sure way to not get any pics of your car. The steadier you keep your speed, the better the pic will be.
3a. If available, try to keep at least one lane of space between you and the camera car. Wide angle shots (right next to the camera car) aren't very flattering since they cause distortion, which makes your car look bloated. I may also not be able to keep the camera car's interior out of the shot, depending on the angle.
3b. If that is not possible (2 lane freeway), try to stay at least a car length ahead or behind the camera car to keep the camera car out of the shot. Quarter angle views are usually the best, anyway.
:rolleyes: