Photograph Car Interiors Like a Pro
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- I’ve talked about shooting interior photos in little pieces, throughout a number of videos, but today I’m going to expand on this subject specifically, and compile all my car interior photography tips into once place.
This is far more complex than can be put into a catchy, numbered list of tips, there are just a lot of variables. So instead of a simple listicle, I’ve divided this into four categories:
SETTING: that’s your location, surroundings, time of day.
CAR: things you can do and be aware of with your car subject that will make your life easier
CAMERA: lenses and basic settings for your camera
SHOOTING TECHNIQUE: actually pointing the camera and taking the photo
If you have the first three sorted out, you’ll have a much easier time with that last critical step.
Many thanks to the following people for help with filming and providing cars!
James Morrison ( / jmophoto_ )
Chris Nguyen ( / analogdialog )
Jordan Remeljej & Modern Aircooled (www.modernaircooled.com)
0:00 Intro
1:16 Setting
2:07 Car
5:50 Camera settings
7:31 Lens settings
8:15 Shooting
10:08 Bonus: using flash
14:09 Closing
14:48 Outro
Camera equipment shown in this video (commissions earned):
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Best explanation on TH-cam about how to use a flash!
Wow, thanks! I expanded on this and made it a little more clear in this video just about off-camera flash: th-cam.com/video/BZf98_AdPy0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for reminding me to appreciate seats.
it was a revelation when I learned how important they can be 🤯
I'M LEARNING ALOT FROM THIS ANALYTICAL APPROACH TO THE WORK. I'M HIGHLY IMPRESSED. I WILL DEFINITELY IMPLEMENT THESE POWERFUL TACTICS.
Excellent to hear it!
One of the best car interior photography videos on youtube!
Wow, thanks!
A few more tips:
1. Keep it clean: Check for bits and pieces, like coins, pens etc. before shooting.
2. Seats: Check driver and passenger seats are in equal position, especially adjustable headrests.
3. Infotainment/Navigation: In map view try to max zoom out to satellite view of Earth. Or alternative a drive mode settings page.
4. Air con system: Set same temperature for left/right seat.
Great suggestions, thank you!
And some more tips: Check for details
Are the seatbelts straight?
Are the seats in the same position?
Are the headrests at the same height?
Are the airvents in te same position?
@@RoyleroiNL these are great, for sure. Especially old cars with lap belts that don't retract - those always need to be staged and have attention paid to.
Really good and professional Video
Wow, thank you!
Excellent advice! Thanks!
I'd just add another simple thing - make sure the steering wheel is straight, but also make sure all the AC vents are straight as well.
100%, great tip!
People take pictures with the steering wheel turned? That's like taking pictures of a front quarter with tire tread facing you. It's evokes a feeling of a dirty booty
@@AnotherMotorist hahahah I agree. In a different video I think I said shooting the front quarter with the tread facing you "angers our ancestors" or something.
People do shoot the interior with the wheel turned - pros know to avoid this, but more causal people, writers, or people selling their car make this mistake more than you would think
@@capturingthemachine lol that sounds about right, some things like that are just a big no and I do not imagine how some people don't see that there is something uncanny about it.
You may remember another weird one from the early 2000s or late 90s was the "jdm angle" taking pictures crooked is actually just what it was...
I'll check out some of your other videos, this had good pace and info.
These are great tips! I shoot cars for a living, and really appreciate the permission to increase iso on interiors! Also, I’ve wanted to incorporate flash into more of my shots, but often have to move fast on these shoots so don’t have time to make exterior composites for single shots. So appreciate how you utilize flash for some of the wider interior captures!
Thanks! I'm like you, I'm don't regularly use flash for exteriors, but with interiors it's quick to knock it out, and there are usually no surprises. Cheers!
So comprehensive! Thank you for the time and energy to produce this most useful tutorial for a small and unique photo niche community.
You're very welcome, thanks so much for watching!
Fantastic video, relearned some thing's i'd forgotten!
thanks, haha I know that feeling well unfortunately 😆
Nice tips! Great thumbnail too
Thanks so much! Appreciate the thumbnail feedback 👍
This was so good. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Very informative video!
Really appreciate this!
14:18 ahhhh Farah's LA Bus Puke fabric.
good eye!
please more videos, they are short and straight to the point.
Thank you!
Bravo! I can't wait to practice with the off camera flash while shooting through the opposite window...duh! I never would have thought of that. I love my Godox flashes and accessories! I believe two of your best points are regarding the seats/interior and dashboard! Every picture tells a Story! Thanks for breaking it down for us "Slower Than Normal" Folks!
thanks for watching, good luck with your photos!
Cars are not something I've shot a lot, or really pursued, but I really enjoyed seeing your process. Your work is great. And I especially love the comment about Terry Richardson! Cheers!
thanks so much Greg, I really appreciate this!
Couldn't wait for new content, new inspiration. Thanks as always!
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words 😊
another great video. your content is awesome and really stands out
I appreciate that!
this is gold. thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm trying to level up a few things in my car shoot game, this is very helpful! Thanks. Another tip is to check for phone mounts. Sometimes they're easy to overlook if they're on vents or something.
Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful! There is a phone mount in one of the car interiors in this video (the 964 with magenta interior) - I actually reshot the interior without the phone mount, but the location wasn't ideal so I didn't like how it turned out 😆
Nice to see you again! Great video as always:)
thanks so much, and thank you for your patience 😄
A very well done video, thanks.
Thank you too!
Hey Kevin! Thank you so much for your vid, really glad that it came out
No problem, thanks for being here!
This is super helpful! Thanks for the lesson!
You're very welcome!
Great tips and addition to the car-tography tool box!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much for sharing your insight on this topic. I shoot mostly video and these tips are valid for my work as well. Thanks again!
Amazing to hear this, glad it's helpful!
Thank you for your tips. It will definitely help my work a lot.
Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!
Very well done and extremely useful, thanks for sharing with the community!
My pleasure, thanks for the kind words and feedback 👍
cheers man. thank you so much for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Great vid
Thank you!
Great info thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video, I'm getting interested in car photography and this video is perfect!
Glad it was helpful, and thank you!
Extremely informative and very well done. Thank you.
Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful!
"buttprints" is my word of the week. Great video, thank you! :D
hahahaha, thanks so much 😄
This is helpful. Just frustrated with sun glare through the windows. It's really difficult, even with a filter and parking in the shade for interior shots. This definitely gave me some pointers though.
I know what you mean, it can be really hard to fight that glare unless it's really late in the day, when there's less sunlight and everything is less bright.
It can help to find a larger area of shade (so that as much of the scene outside of the car is also in shade), and to underexpose a little and hope you can recover in post. Hope this helps!
very helpful..
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks you so much for creating this video. We need more people like you in the niche of car photography! Could you recommend a 15-35 mm for interiors. I'm looking at the Canon RF 15-35 F2.8? Got the 70-200 as well so i can get the compressed shots, and maybe thought the 15-35 mm was a good for interiors and group shots of multiply cars at a time. 💪
Thanks so much for the kind words! I think the 15-35 would be a great lens for interiors and group shots.
@@capturingthemachine also what i was thinking. But thanks for the comfirmation!
Gotta hydrate bro
omg someone watched all the way to the end 😱
If you can't block outside images, the sun or any of the other items you mentioned about the contrast THEN HOW CAN YOU fix that. I don't have a camera we use tablets so I'm not sure how to fix contrast issues
Hi, I am a bit late but I have a question about flash. So wich flash de you recomand wich is more cheaper than your because I am on a quite low budget because I will buy a sigma 70-200 f2.8. Thanks and by the way great video(s) they are so helpfull ! Please keep it up !
thanks for the kind words! I don't know much about the other Godox flashes, but do some research and maybe you can get a less powerful flash for less money.
This is the Canon version, just as an example:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1341877-REG/godox_tt350c_ttl_mirrorless_camera_flash.html
and this trigger: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369139-REG/godox_xproc_wireless_flash_transmitter_for.html
I haven't used this, so just make sure these are compatible and check reviews. I much prefer the Godox wireless radio system over the built-in I-TTL system in the camera.
@@capturingthemachine thanks a lot !
Im in between two lenses for my Sony A7 iv, either the 24-70mm f2.8 or the 16-35mm f2.8. I saw you used 24mm for the interior and I know things will be distorted if you go too ultra wide. If I get the 16-35 I would probably get a 85mm f1.8 but that would be later. If you had to choose one either the 24-70mm f2.8 or the 16-35mm f2.8 which would be best? Thanks!!
If you're looking for a lens just for your interior shots, the 16-35 might be better, even though it's less versatile. To get wide interior shots I'm usually at 24mm, and having the option to go just a bit wider would be nice. (in the past I've used a 20mm 1.8 and had no problems).
For the 85 1.8... you should rent it first before buying. A classic, great lens for portraits, lifestyle, lots of things, but (for me) ...not cars.
I'm looking at a Nikon Z 24 70 mm lens. Would this lens be a good choice to cover most interior shots?
Yes, absolutely!
I've got this lens on my Z6II and I use it for 80% of my commercial stuff. It's a great lens and I love it. Quite heavy but worth it. I shoot vans, cars and aviation stuff (obvs the latter is for detailed on the ground stuff with this lens). 🙂
@@AnneRogersPhoto is it the f2.8 or the f4? The 2.8 is superb but I love the size and light weight of the f4!
@@capturingthemachine I've got the f2.8. I deliberated for ages because a pro friend has the f4 and let me do some test shots with it. The f4 is a very nice, sharp and light lens. Also much cheaper than the f2.8. But I'm glad I went for the 2.8 in the end. I've used it a lot at f2.8/f3.2 so it has paid off for me.
@@AnneRogersPhoto great to hear it!