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**casil403** · 11-20-2009, 08:54 PM

Ohh those are also good MA! Thanks!

We have a bout a 2 hour drive aa well so i can pick his brain on the wqay up there and write it down. I just hope he doesn't hover around....too much as it might be a bit distracting...not sure how to handle that....I might send him to town for a coffee or 2...lol!

Originally Posted by Mad Aussie

I was thinking about this again Lisa and some of A.L's points triggered me ... I was thinking perhaps when you get to the farm start with a walkaround (pencil and pad in hand) and write down all the things that catch your eye and that your friend points out are important. Then maybe write a few techniques down for each shot.

For instance ... the '48 Ford. You might write down things like 'HDR wide angle' , 'HDR 50mm' , 'HDR wide angle interior' , 'low angle off front corner' , 'Close up of steering wheel' ... that sort of thing.

You might be able to ring your friend tonight and make a starter list of his/her suggestions to speed this up a bit. You'd be able to find out if the car is still running so it can be moved to a nice location or whether it has to be shot where it sits, and if so, where it sits. If it's in an old shed you might need to take or arrange some lighting even if it's just flouros or lamps on leads/extension cords.

In this way you will be less likely to kick yourself for missing anything.

It's a bit like going into a wedding and knowing you must get the family shots, the kiss, the cake etc.

**Mad Aussie** · 11-20-2009, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by casil403

I just hope he doesn't hover around....too much as it might be a bit distracting...not sure how to handle that....I might send him to town for a coffee or 2...lol!

Just tell him you work best alone, it helps you to focus and remember your techniques.