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how to make photo look high def/quality


12 years 11 months ago #74167 by Joshwell
I was wondering how to get extreme high quality photos that look high def. I've seen photos on the net that just has that high def look and look extremely good. no matter how much i try i cant seem to make my photos look like that.
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12 years 11 months ago #74171 by QueenB
It's probably just better gear, and possibly experience. What were you shooting with?
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12 years 11 months ago #74177 by Joshwell

QueenB wrote: It's probably just better gear, and possibly experience. What were you shooting with?


Sony a290 with 18-55
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12 years 11 months ago #74185 by Jayyyyyyy
It's most likley a combination of factors - each one contributing to the overall end result

Good gear, editing skills, light and of course the photographer.
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12 years 11 months ago #74197 by Joshwell
Well I am lacking the good gear and skills. There is light all around and here is the photographer. :)
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12 years 11 months ago #74201 by photobod
Its definately partly due to the camera, the lens, the photographer and his settings, but why not try using photoshop or any other software and just play with a photo or two, try adding contrast, maybe brighten it a touch, have a play with curves best results come from getting that straight line to resemble the shape of a gentle S, practise will make perfect.
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12 years 11 months ago #74203 by MLKstudios
Required are a good lens (your camera is fine). Check out the Zeiss primes that your camera can use. Next is perfect focus and finally, just the right touch in post processing.

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12 years 11 months ago #74231 by Joshwell

photobod wrote: Its definately partly due to the camera, the lens, the photographer and his settings, but why not try using photoshop or any other software and just play with a photo or two, try adding contrast, maybe brighten it a touch, have a play with curves best results come from getting that straight line to resemble the shape of a gentle S, practise will make perfect.


Thanks, I think for right now I'll work on my post processing skills. I mean I can work on my photography skills too, but I can't afford better equipment.
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12 years 11 months ago #74261 by Nikonjan
Don't forget about dodging and burning areas to bring out light qualities.
www.betterphoto.com?nikonjan
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12 years 11 months ago #74285 by Stealthy Ninja
Define these words:

high quality photos that look high def.

It all depends on what you mean.

Depending on what you're shooting, you could put your camera on a tripod and stop down (more f/stops). F8 will look sharper than f4 most of the time.
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12 years 11 months ago #74311 by Joshwell

Nikonjan wrote: Don't forget about dodging and burning areas to bring out light qualities.


I don't know anything about dodging and burning.
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12 years 11 months ago #74317 by Henry Peach
I'm also not sure what you mean, but I'll guess, and say that 9 times out of 10 it's the lighting. Better skills help photographers find or create good lighting. It's really not the camera most of the time. It's one thing if you are viewing giant prints. On the internet even cell phone pics can look good. Good processing is important. A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, and all that. But unless you are talking about local contrast adjustment like tonemapping or some other detail enhancer, I'd bet it's the lighting.
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12 years 11 months ago #74331 by Nikonjan

Joshwell wrote:

Nikonjan wrote: Don't forget about dodging and burning areas to bring out light qualities.


I don't know anything about dodging and burning.


Photoshop tools. dodging areas brings out the light, burning darkens them.
I'll insert a photo, this was a little on the dull side but since I shoot RAW I had to bring out contrast and lighting. I dodged where the sun hits the higher areas to bring it out more. Burned down some of the edges etc.
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12 years 11 months ago #74531 by John Landolfi
Your question may be premature. More experience and study will help you find your own style, and understand your preferences.
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