Today I found myself getting quite frustrated while trying to capture a shot. My goal was to do something more "natural" looking than my other photos, since up to now I have mostly been messing around with ghostly exposures and spot lighting.
But man... "natural" is tricky! I set up a location in my living room - brought in a few lamps to try to create an even lighting situation. Things looked fine when I was metering the shot, but as soon as I stepped in front of the camera the levels got totally wonky - mostly resulting in over exposed photos. Also I could not seem to find the right white balance setting.
In my exasperated state I lay down on the floor and took a bunch of photos that way so that I could at least press the focus button with me in the frame.
This one was okay. I had to do some touch ups in photoshop - sharpening the eyes, adjusting some colours and (in my vanity) I did also dig in with the heal tool to disguise my winter ravaged patchy skin.
I used the AV setting with this one. Eventually I want to move on over to manual. I welcome ANY advice on how to better set exposure levels! As I mentioned, I am a total newbie to the DSLR.
(PS, the time stamp says Jan 7th @ 12:16am, but it was most definitely on the 6th. I think my settings need updating.)
@warrenbhall Not sure where these particular ones came from, but google "foam puzzle mat" and you'll find shiny new ones at Toys R Us or on ebay. http://www.toysrus.com/buy/reading-writing/imaginarium-alphabet-numbers-foam-puzzle-mat-36-piece-5f5e93b-11773791 But it may not what you're looking for unless you want to buy a bunch of sets and throw away the other colours. You only get about 3 or 4 green ones per package. How about floor paint on a couple of finished plywood sheets? Not as cozy on the feet...
Nice to meet you too and also thank you I appreciate the help!! I think I pretty much have all the tools I need now to start making better videos. We have a rug in the basement so floor paint isn't an option ;(
