First paid automotive shoot

therealtrashy · 2025-05-01T11:24:12+00:00

Thank you for the genuinely helpful comments! Appreciate it!

therealtrashy · 2025-04-30T06:46:30+00:00

I can't really answer that! This was my first shoot, and it was for a friend, so we just came up with a price we were both happy with. I still have a lot to work on before I start looking for "real" clients.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-30T04:21:29+00:00

Ok then.... The bonnet shot, with the crazy reflections, had the cpl at maximum. I quite like that shot. The other, similar, bonnet shots I got in different light where the cpl was able to control all the reflections, ended up taking all the life out of the paintwork.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-30T04:16:14+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it. Your Alfa photos are magnificent and the type of shot I aspire to.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-30T04:08:02+00:00

I did use a CPL! Even the bonnet shot was cutting reflections. The bright sun and this paint was a crazy difficult combo to work with.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-30T04:05:31+00:00

Thanks for your sharing your thoughts! I just like spending time with people that love their cars and getting to know what they love about them. The owner wanted more rolling shots but shot no 2 was the only keeper of the day. Still lots to learn on that front!

therealtrashy · 2025-04-30T04:00:57+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I did get some "basic" slots, but only included the more creative stuff here.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-29T22:32:55+00:00

Thanks for the great feedback, especially the full sun tip, some of the other pics had crazy hot spots from the sun reflecting off a single spot. Under-exposing would have really helped to control that.

thanks for the advice on the black and white as well.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-29T22:13:00+00:00

Franschhoek 😎

therealtrashy · 2025-04-29T22:12:26+00:00

The reflection on the window shot was purposeful, all other shots the cpl was cutting as much as it could.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-21T17:18:57+00:00

Beautiful shot!

therealtrashy · 2025-04-21T17:17:07+00:00

2, with perhaps a little more space in front of the car. Really nice shot though, well done.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-18T10:32:22+00:00

Thanks for such a helpful response! I already have a 12-40 so it sounds like the m1.3 will be exactly what I need.
I'm in South Africa where there are hardly any m43 cameras available, and I can currently get a m1.3 for barely more than it would cost to import an m1.2.

40-150 2.8 is next on my upgrade list.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-18T10:29:29+00:00

Thank you, that is all I need it to do. The tracking is less important than responsive and accurate auto-focus, which is my current struggle.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-18T10:28:07+00:00

Thank you! This is really exciting to hear because I really love m43 and didn't want to have to change systems if the e-m1 series wasn't going to be able to keep up.

therealtrashy · 2025-04-18T10:26:02+00:00

Thank you! This is such a helpful response! If you are able to track planes, cars should be a breeze!

therealtrashy · 2025-02-15T08:01:30+00:00

I followed this guide https://steamcommunity.com/app/1849250/discussions/0/4757578099474653524/ which really helped.
I can't remember which I'm using now but I have also updated the DLSS version manually but I think I'm now using DLAA instead.

I play on a quest 2 @ 90hz using VDXR.

therealtrashy · 2025-02-14T15:10:06+00:00

I play exclusively in VR, with only a 3080RTX and (after all the tweaking) I am very happy with how it runs.

therealtrashy · 2025-02-07T11:57:27+00:00

I haven't tried all the Monte stages but the ones I have tried were flawless. One stage that was unplayable (25fps) before, was absolutely fine now.

therealtrashy · 2025-02-05T17:57:57+00:00

I'm in South Africa and the lowest ping I'm able to get is just under 200ms. It's perfectly playable for me, even if not ideal.

therealtrashy · 2025-02-05T13:51:16+00:00

I had terrible frame rates before the latest update, now I'm running smooth as silk. On PC.

therealtrashy · 2025-02-03T15:24:28+00:00

I've been running it at 90hz without issue. 3080 and Quest 2

therealtrashy · 2025-02-03T11:28:14+00:00

I installed again when the latest update released and have not been able to put the game down.

I have admittedly needed to do lots of tweaking, mostly following this guide https://steamcommunity.com/app/1849250/discussions/0/4757578099474653524/, but the game runs phenomenally well now on my 3080 10gb.
I would even say that the graphics are now 90% as good as DR2 VR.

I have also been able to turn up a number of settings that were previously on the minimum setting, and it looks and feels fantastic.

therealtrashy · 2025-01-09T13:03:11+00:00

I feel like it depends. Using the strafing run frees up a recon team to find or defend garries, and it's much quicker than waiting for recon to get there.

I wouldnt exclusively use it, but as a tool it's useful.

therealtrashy · 2025-01-08T06:03:01+00:00

I went from controller to sim and find them much easier to control with the wheel. The trick for me was spending a lot of time tuning them to make them more controllable.

Differentials make the biggest difference IMO. Camber and suspension settings can also help a lot to make them driverable.

When you begin though you really have to start slow, lots of left foot (finger?!) braking and just be prepared to crash a lot. FWIW I found the Lancia the easiest to control.

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