Thanks for the C&C, as I mentioned on another forum where these have been posted this is the first time I've ever attempted anything like this so gives me plenty to work on, I appreciate the constructive feedback.
Regarding the uneven lighting/reflections on the M3 could you give me an idea of where it's most noticeable and how it differs from say the first pic of my mustang?
I'm glad you appreciate the comments and I understand the fact it's your first time in a studio shooting cars.
I'll comment about the lighting below the pics.
Right the mustang shot is nicely lit as the front of the car and the side of the car are the same level of brightness. Theres no point where the light level changes which is a good thing. The reflections on the car are nice as they are not overexposed and help to show the shape of the car.
Youve missed a few bits with the editing though, under the front bumper there is a dark black burn which looks like something from photoshop and on the door/front wing theres a brush type mark (although could be a reflection of the end of the studio).
Im guessing that as this is the first shot of the day and that the pistonheads guys set the lights up for this.
The BMW shot, well look at it again and whats the first thing you look at......the rear of the car, its not because its the focal point that youve focused on but because its brighter than the rest of the car and its a white reflection. The side of the car is much darker and flatter and the colour cast from the blue/purple lights are all over the side. The front wheel is really unevenly lit so the light would of needed to be repositioned.
The straight edged shaddow on the floor is off putting aswell.
If the lights along the side of the car were white and it was the same brightness as the rear it would work but at the current state its just not that good a shot.
I do however light the composition for both of the shots.
And a few more pics to get pulled to pieces.
As youve posted this Porsche shot I thought Id comment on that aswell.
The highlights on the front bumper and the reflection of the floor along the bottom of the bumper and along the bottom of the door are ok but the reason they stand out is because the side of the car has no light reflection off of it. If there was light bouncing off the rear quarter and the door to show the shape of the car then it might work but at the moment you just look at the front and then cant really see the side of the car.
oh and lose the white vignetting, it looks horrid. I've used it aswell and always regret it. It's a bad habbit I must kick lol.
I hope these comments help you out and that Ive not come across to harsh.
