Visual Arts - December 2007

Okay, so I looked around and I found a lens I thought would be best for concert photography. It is the EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. I photograph mostly local bands, so distance is not a problem.. most of the time I can get relatively close to the stage. Do you think this is a wise decision? If you have a better lens in mind that would work well for what I would like to do, then PLEASE let me know!! Thank you!!!!

2007-12-06 22:41:00 · 7 answers · asked by Jori 1 in Photography

Ok, i've just bought a Vivtar ultra wide and slim camera after reading about how it produces lomo/holga type images on 35mm film. Now i keep reading everywhere that i need to ask for the film to be cross processed in order to get the desired effect I am looking for. I've read about E6, C41, slide negative etc processing which means nothing to me. I've been into some of the local labs and asked if they can xpro the film. Most have said they cant but some have said they can do it, depending on what kind of film it is - they can do it from slide to negative but not the other way around.

Now they might as well be speaking chinese to me. I've been using digital for my photos and dont know anything about using film. I havnt got a clue what kind of film i am using - it is just the cheapest iso400 35mm film that Tesco sold me.

Can anyone explain to me what kind of film I will probably be using and also tell me what i should be asking for when i go to get the film processed?

2007-12-06 22:32:29 · 5 answers · asked by morphusmax 1 in Photography

well i've been taking pictures all my life, and i actually love my work, but of course i would. i'm no professional or anything, photography is just my passion. i have been reading around and seeing that there are certain tricks and ways of shooting to produce awesome pictures...can anyone please give me a website that shows tips, or could someone give me some tips?

thanks!

2007-12-06 17:55:37 · 4 answers · asked by alysse_n_love 1 in Photography

I have been doing a bunch of step-by-step lost wax casting and writing descriptions of it. I find I am using the same words for results at different steps, which becomes awkward if I want to refer back to a previous step. There are probably nice standard names but I don't know them because of being self taught from a variety of sources.
Like this
1. Make a clay model that represents 1/3 of the final object. Positive?
2. Coat this with latex molding material to make a negative copy. Negative? Soft Negative?
3. Back the latex with plaster to support it. Support Negative?
4. Pour wax into the supported mold. Wax Positive?
5. Repeat to make 2 more copies.
6. Use heat to weld the 3 pieces into a wax - what? Positive, Wax Original?
7. Add venting and sprues for casting. Call it?
8. Encase the wax positive with investment. Mold!
This gets a more complicated when the surrounding for the wax is in sections as in making a large statue.
9. Heat to melt the wax out

2007-12-06 17:15:57 · 2 answers · asked by Mike1942f 7 in Sculpture

I am a quiet artist.. People say that i am very talented in painting... I haven't painted over 6 months... I want to now But i really dont have any ideas.. This time i wanna paint something romantic... something that will make you hold your breath?? Any ideas???

p.s: I've already painted a picture kinda like that where a guy is on his knees asking to marry him to a girl on a windy orange evening, where she actually is walking away and the guy is on tears... Well ppl thought that was really good...

Anyway do you have any very romantic ideas??? possible something that will make you hold your breath for a minute

2007-12-06 16:45:26 · 19 answers · asked by John 3 in Painting

In a photography video I saw in class the other night, the lady used a vinyl pull down window shade and used several colors of paints and made a beautiful backdrop. Has anyone seen this video or used this idea to make a backdrop? I'm on a budget and thought this might work and allow me to paint, my other hobby.

2007-12-06 16:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

hi i would like to paint an acrylic painting, approx 20"X24"
should i use an archival canvas panel or stretched canvas?
i want it to look pro, and i want it to last. i also want protection.
what're the cons of archival canvas panels??
if i use stretched canvas i probably won't frame it (how do you even frame it?)
thanks

2007-12-06 16:37:47 · 3 answers · asked by aphaea 2 in Painting

2007-12-06 16:11:39 · 1 answers · asked by Tariq Kaseda 1 in Other - Visual Arts

Gosh for me it was probably using my mobile to photograph swans at the park.

2007-12-06 16:02:27 · 14 answers · asked by D 7 in Photography

The trick to "white balance" is taking pictures while it is still cold.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/2092073075/

Don'tcha think???

2007-12-06 15:49:50 · 8 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Photography

Now is there any instructions/tutorials to use to make what I want to do like the black and white with color?

2007-12-06 15:15:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

2007-12-06 14:54:33 · 1 answers · asked by villainonales 2 in Other - Visual Arts

Does anybody know about any writing contests for magazines going on right now?

2007-12-06 14:24:55 · 5 answers · asked by Megan H 1 in Other - Visual Arts

Aside from shooting celebs like Annie Leibovitz does, is there any area where film photogs can still make a living?

2007-12-06 14:12:32 · 14 answers · asked by V2K1 6 in Photography

I'm looking for a good high quality drawing pen with a very fine tip. I don't want sharpies or kids makers. I want something that i can use for detail. I like to draw alot, but the pens i use bleed into the paper. Oh, and can you also reccomend a good type of paper to use it on? I normally use a sketch book but it doesn't work very well with what i'm drawing. Any suggestions? Anything will help.

Thanks

2007-12-06 13:57:35 · 2 answers · asked by animefan 6 in Drawing & Illustration

My dream is to become a full-time photographer, and I just want some opinions of my work.
I'm fifteen years old by the way. I use a Canon PowerShot S3 IS. No tripod, no lens, nothing.

http://i10.tinypic.com/8ghe53b.jpg
http://i19.tinypic.com/6ovs3np.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/82se1dy.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/6wyi0kp.jpg
http://i14.tinypic.com/6xrclyr.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/6yk4z1w.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/7weqb79.jpg
http://i6.tinypic.com/7yew9x0.jpg

I copyrighted the last one because I'm going to try and sell it if I can, and I don't want anyone to steal it, lol.

Thanks!

2007-12-06 13:39:20 · 18 answers · asked by BoSox Girl. 4 in Photography

I am thinking the different size and hardness pencils and some sketchbooks. Is there anything more he would need? What do they use to color it in with? Be specific please !!

2007-12-06 13:27:43 · 11 answers · asked by commloan 5 in Drawing & Illustration

I am taking a photography class next year and I like to take pictures, but what camera to buy!?...not too much money but certainly not a cheap one!

2007-12-06 13:09:08 · 9 answers · asked by Shorty 2 in Photography

I drew this awsome picture on canvas. And I want to paint it but I'm afraid I'll screw it up. Is there a store or somethin that will paint it for me?

2007-12-06 13:02:05 · 5 answers · asked by vinoyaz 1 in Painting

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc62/HIEATTJ/KATELYN.jpg

2007-12-06 12:56:48 · 13 answers · asked by hieatthouse 3 in Photography

2007-12-06 12:53:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

sometimes I see a great photograph and try and determine the focal point. Could it be that the entire image is the focal point? I was just curious since it was something I read about composition that when taking pictures, you should have a focal point. Thanks.

2007-12-06 12:46:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

like a plate, something concrete.

2007-12-06 12:27:21 · 2 answers · asked by Rita 2 in Drawing & Illustration

http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ldd75d614acd611c0e6e787pw2.jpg
Theres a pic of me my mom says that I'm not really pretty enough to be a model, I think that even though I kind of lack in the looks department that my height and body would be good please help
I LIVE, BREATHE FASHION:}

2007-12-06 11:55:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2007-12-06 11:49:54 · 2 answers · asked by theman 2 in Sculpture

I want to get my Mom a plein-air backpack for Christmas, but I'm not sure which one would be best on her back. The Spunky Monkey looks great, but is a little out of my price range.

Ideally, I would like to get one that can hold either her French easel or M Box and tripod, and has a waist strap.

Any help and/or reviews (even negative ones) would be much appreciated.

2007-12-06 11:36:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

you know on the canadian bills....on the faces of the people....how its lines and shapes and things?

i have a picture and i need to know how to make my picture of someone look like that for a project at school

if you can't explain it here could you link me to a tutorial of it somewhere else?

(pictures help=P)

2007-12-06 11:05:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Visual Arts

Like the figurines that run from $29.99-49.99. Most of the websites I find through searches are disorganized or won't load properly. Anyone know of any good sites to go to? Thanks!

2007-12-06 10:58:18 · 2 answers · asked by Daisy 4 in Painting

I have some portraits drawn with Kimberley graphite drawing pencils in my drawing book. Will fixative really preserve the drawing and keep it from smudging onto the previous page?

2007-12-06 10:52:42 · 2 answers · asked by Nat 3 in Drawing & Illustration

"Click"? "Snap"? HELP! I'm writing an article about a local photographer for my school's newspaper. This is all I could think of for a lead LOL. If you can suggest something else photography-related feel free to suggest it!

2007-12-06 10:06:13 · 8 answers · asked by Prepster 2 in Photography