OLLIE 26 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Hey Everyone, as per numerous requests we are going to put a bimmersport calendar together, we want photos of members cars whether they are individual shots or shots with more than 1 car. We need to pick 12 fantastic photographs and would like you to submit your pieces of art, photographers will be recognized on the calendar and will receive a small prize. Owners of the cars photographed will be recognised also if they like. Specs for photos are: 8MPX or larger (approx 3600 pixels wide) email your photos to ollie@bimmersport.co.nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Great Idea Ollie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 sweet ill be taking my 12.1mp DSLR this weekend, hopefully get something worthy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Just a few tips about taking photos. Take them in as high qaulity as possible. Print standards dictate atleast 300dpi and between 8 - 6 mpx. Dont worry about mucking around with colours in photoshop, leave that to us as it going to require the correct balance for print. When you take / submit the photos make sure they are not under or over exposed. Think about framing the shot properly. look at the things in your shot and make sure you dont have too much of white or black (unless your going for that look) Taking photos on grass is quite tricky, the colour green doesnt go with much and just ends up reflecting onto paint and spoiling colour balance of the photo. Taking photos under trees with poor light also can be very hard to get right. Would be great if the cars are clean when you photo them Also thinking we might blank out number plates in the final print for obvious reasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Anyone organising a meet over the next month or so specifically for this? If i'm not working that weekend i'd be keen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Hmmm my older pics of icebreaker 07 & anzac day cruise seem to be 3008 x 2000. is that too low? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 Awesome idea! I'll be sending some bits and/or pieces through. Do I have a greater chance if I have a windscreen banner that says "Ollie is the bomb dizzle" ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 So the disposable is a no-go? LOL! I guess you're in the same 'cannot afford a proper camera' boat as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Also thinking we might blank out number plates in the final print for obvious reasons. Blanking out plates looks ugly unless you do it in some way that it does not look obvious, maybe have the plates removed before you take the pic. But in saying that the plates give the cars character, especially the euro ones. I say if you can't handle your plate being on display don't put it in the calendar. I'm sure bimmersport members who buy the calendar are not going to go to the post office and get address details to steal your car. Just my 2penny. Edited September 12, 2008 by M325is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Like what Shelly said insted of blanking it out why not get a plastic template and get Shelly to make up a vinyl sticker than just says bimmersport on it written small in black on white plastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Like what Shelly said insted of blanking it out why not get a plastic template and get Shelly to make up a vinyl sticker than just says bimmersport on it written small in black on white plastic P.s In hindsight this is too difficult since everyone is submitting thier own photos so the continuity wouldnt be very good so flag that idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Hmmm my older pics of icebreaker 07 & anzac day cruise seem to be 3008 x 2000. is that too low?yeah 3008 should be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) before it was d1rty... One of my faves Edited September 12, 2008 by ED1RTY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 before it was d1rty... One of my faves Do we get votes? Cause I definitely put a vote in for a pic of ED1RTY. Hottest e30 around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomo 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Anyone organising a meet over the next month or so specifically for this? If i'm not working that weekend i'd be keen. I think a photoshoot drive would be a brilliant idea, cruise around some nice photo locations around auckland? Would be able to bring my Nikon D300 for those without decent cameras... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Since we have alot of members with very nice cars and not everyone will get be able to be the main picture on a month, Would it be a good idea to have a few small pics along the bottom of each page of members cars? This could only happen if we had the numbers of course, Just an Idea to include more people/cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 Sweet, I would defo buy a calender. I'll bring my bikini along if theres going to be a photo shoot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 And I would buy at least 3. - Office - Home - Carshed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 And I would buy at least 3. - Office - Home - Carshed So would I! Especially if my car were to grace a page... I'll gt snapping with the camera! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 awesome idea id definitly get one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 Man, we got a few lookers in Christchurch. Should organize a proper group photo shoot meet and see if we can snap a few winnaaz ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1040 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Man, we got a few lookers in Christchurch. Should organize a proper group photo shoot meet and see if we can snap a few winnaaz ! Yea I think its almost about time we had another meet in Chch now the weather is getting better. Not that any of my cars would be worthy enough for a spot in the calender haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Idea (maybe for next year as we are running our of time), but maybe a groups shot from every region where there are lots of members? Norhtland Auckland Waikato/Hamz Hawkes Bay The Naki Wellington Canterbury Dunedin That's 8 months Throw in four more of group shots of certain common models (I'm thinking e30, e36, e34, e39/e46 maybe?) There's the year done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 199 Report post Posted September 15, 2008 Idea (maybe for next year as we are running our of time), but maybe a groups shot from every region where there are lots of members? Norhtland Auckland Waikato/Hamz Hawkes Bay The Naki Wellington Canterbury Dunedin That's 8 months Throw in four more of group shots of certain common models (I'm thinking e30, e36, e34, e39/e46 maybe?) There's the year done. sounds very good! id drive a few hours to get my e30 in a good pic haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted September 15, 2008 Hawkes Bay There's the year done. Go the Bay We just need Doug to roll out his collection and we're half sorted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
