Rig Photography by Gheybe

[Gheybe]

I cannot write this thread and not mention Neil (neil1138). The man has taught me almost literally everything I know about rig photography. After the day I saw how to do it, and what it took, I set my eyes on sourcing out a rig to try it out. A member from another forum has been kind enough to let me use his equipment. I can't thank him enough.

I have been working on these for not long at all, so any comments you would like to make, feel free. Odds are I'll agree with you.

I will not just post the incredible one. I'll make sure to post the crappy ones so you can see how my work flow varies, and how I improve on my own work.
As always feel free to ask me questions about how I did something or why I did it.

Enjoy the photos!!

:GheybeSpider

[Gheybe]

First rig photo I've ever taken.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6066706106_d18be4e64e_z.jpg

[Gheybe]

Second trial at a rig shot:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6087596303_d12ed73d36_z.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Picture is awesome, now... what is rig?

[Gheybe]

Picture is awesome, now... what is rig?

A rig is just that. A rig. Something you use to mount the camera on.

Basically, it is a series of suction cups and poles and mounts that extend the camera out of the car, and allow you to achieve a rolling shot. But it is much, much more than a rolling shot. You must then remove the rig from the photo using editing software.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looking forward to your shots, gabe.


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[Johnmadd]

A rig is just that. A rig. Something you use to mount the camera on.

Basically, it is a series of suction cups and poles and mounts that extend the camera out of the car, and allow you to achieve a rolling shot. But it is much, much more than a rolling shot. You must then remove the rig from the photo using editing software.

Oohhh, I love the rig technique, really, if you are just making an appartus (sorry for the spelling) for getting a shot I am more than intrigued. Very cool, do yo use suction cups or points where leverage keep your rigs up?

[Gheybe]

Oohhh, I love the rig technique, really, if you are just making an appartus (sorry for the spelling) for getting a shot I am more than intrigued. Very cool, do yo use suction cups or points where leverage keep your rigs up?

Suction cups that are mounted to a pole. The amount of suction cups and details of the beam keep the camera up.

[Hornung418]

Cool shots, Gabe!

So can we see an unedited rig shot? Never really understood how you edit it out. Post production is AMAZING!!!

[Gheybe]

Before:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6196722291_bc86173e64_z.jpg

After:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6198/6144565028_f882e736f7_z.jpg

[Hornung418]

Great! Thanks for that. Really clears up the entire process.

[Hermes]

very cool... i assume you're using some sort of remote trigger to take these (or you're hanging on the pole also, j/k)


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6196722291_bc86173e64_z.jpg
Is that porsche driving indoors?

[Gheybe]

No im standing directly behind the car. It's moving at like 3mph. it's also turned off.

[C Withers Media]

Clean shot on the second one Gabe. Couple of minor pole reflections in there, but they aren't apparent until you show the set up shot. Nice work. By second one, I mean the third one, the Porsche.

[Gheybe]

Clean shot on the second one Gabe. Couple of minor pole reflections in there, but they aren't apparent until you show the set up shot. Nice work. By second one, I mean the third one, the Porsche.

Thanks!!

[Alphatek45]

Very cool. Love the before and after. Great shots.

[johnrando]

Great stuff! Thanks for posting. Love the before and after too, to see how it's really done.

[jreyes19]

awesome before and after pics
i always learn something new from you guys

[GSEN820]

Great work Gheybe. I have always been a fan of these shots.

[johnrando]

Great work Gheybe. I have always been a fan of these shots.

Me too, best sig pic ever!

[Gheybe]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Gabe, you know we're big fans and supporters of the arts! Nice work.

[danewilson77]

Yeah.....diggin the rig shots. Really. I would love to build one.

[Ryans323i]

Rig shots blow me away. Between you and Neil, we have some great rig shot mentors on here.

Question: How long does it take you to PS the rigs out of the pic? I have PS, but my skills suck. Do you use the clone tool, healing tool, or something else?

[Gheybe]

Gabe, you know we're big fans and supporters of the arts! Nice work.


Yeah.....diggin the rig shots. Really. I would love to build one.


Rig shots blow me away. Between you and Neil, we have some great rig shot mentors on here.

Question: How long does it take you to PS the rigs out of the pic? I have PS, but my skills suck. Do you use the clone tool, healing tool, or something else?
Thank you all!!!


I spend probably about between 10 minutes to an hour on getting the rig completely out.
Depends on the background and what's going on with it.

Thanks, I appreciate the compliments!

[C Withers Media]

I think this thread needs a revival.

[danewilson77]

I think this thread needs a revival.

Okaaaaaaaay......?

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[C Withers Media]

Yeah, nevermind, I just read the thread title.


I didnt realize it was a thread dedicated for just the specific member.

This thread should be deleted.

[Hermes]

^ or just closed to new comments, the pics are still helpful to people who don't know what rig shots are

[C Withers Media]

https://www.google.com/search?q=rig+shots&hl=en&safe=off&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=b9ohT8LcHMSWiQL8mPiICA&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CAwQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=656

[danewilson77]

Maybe we should just fill up the thread with pictures of unicorns?

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[C Withers Media]

Maybe we should just fill up the thread with pictures of unicorns?

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

LOL, everybody knows that unicorns don't exist. They were destroyed by Bigfoot and Nessy.

[danewilson77]

LOL, everybody knows that unicorns don't exist. They were destroyed by Bigfoot and Nessy.

Yeah, I know. I was talking about pictures, of the ones that lil kids draw.

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[Hermes]

No, wrong...

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lllsti6ipz1qfzjwwo1_500.jpg

[danewilson77]

They died in "the flood" JP... Hence no more real ones.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Hermes]

yup. that's the story i've been told

[johnrando]

:rofl at this whole new line of conversation.

[UdubBadger]

HAHAHAHA

hilarious

[GSEN820]

What is allowed in this thread???

[UdubBadger]

http://www.allaboutunicorns.com/images/logo.jpg

[C Withers Media]

^Rig photography by Gheybe.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Rig shots are allowed in this thread. Specifically, rig shots by Gabe.

[danewilson77]

:rofl

[Hermes]

Rig shots are allowed in this thread. Specifically, rig shots by Gabe.

So what do we do going forward, close thread or edit title so other people can post pics here too?


Side note...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2975614995_92941737aa.jpg

[UdubBadger]

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Unicorn-Wallpaper-unicorns-5306182-1024-768.jpg

[Hermes]

http://www.guerrera.org/static/images/real-fight-01-19-2012.png

[Hornung418]

http://old.boredlikeme.com/content/attachments/1836d1271684669-manicorn.jpg/

[Hermes]

^ Damn Justin... I was hoping nobody would post that one

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw6k82Rmqw1r4z4xco1_500.jpg

[Hornung418]

It gets me every time!

[johnrando]

You guys are killing me! :rofl

[GSEN820]

Hahaha