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Angles

Postby Jakemaster » Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:15 pm

As I am sure you have noticed, I like to give my shots cool angles.  I believe that one of the most important aspects of a good screenshot is the angle.  The angle has to be unique, stunning, and give you a 'feel' of the picture.  

With recorder, many new angles are possible, and relatively easy to achieve given a small amount of practice.  We have already seen many cool angles but I still thing there is a lot more potential

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Note the above shot.  The angle that I gave it gives a great feeling of whats going on in the shot.  Also, notice the background.  You can see a few C-17s, and these planes add a certain extra element to the shot

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Here is another example of how an angle can give you a certain sensation.  In this shot it feels as iff I am wildly banking and pulling away, when in reality I am just doing a normal climb out.  The plane was pitched up about 5-10 degrees and banked maybe 5, but the angle makes it feel like much more.  Again, notice the airport in the background.  As I've said before, good screenart needs to literally paint a picture.  In the screenshot, the airport in the background reminds viewers that the plane is taking off and turning to get on course

So remember, angles and background details contribute as much to a shot as the aircraft itself.

Hope you've enjoyed this little tip and found it helpful, any questions/comments are welcome!
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Re: Angles

Postby Clipper » Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:40 am

Jake, I couldn't agree with you more on the importance of creating unique and dramatic angles. I've always felt, particulary in creating shots for the competition that a unique angle was as eye catching to the judges as any other element in the creation of the shot. I think this would be a great exercise for us all to try here at Studo...post a pic or two in a common thread displaying a new and unique angle. I'll set it up shortly and thanks for this excellent tutorial!  :)
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Re: Angles

Postby Overspeed » Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:32 am

that was an amazing tutorial!

btw... what airplane is that?
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Re: Angles

Postby Sir_Jon » Sun Jul 30, 2006 2:05 pm

Nice tutorial Jake, very helpfull. Overspeed, I think that is one of the POSKY model CRJ's.
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Re: Angles

Postby Jakemaster » Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:51 pm

Nice tutorial Jake, very helpfull. Overspeed, I think that is one of the POSKY model CRJ's.


Yes, its the CRJ-900.  Funny looking plane cause the body is REALLY long but the wings are REALLY short
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Re: Angles

Postby Overspeed » Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:04 pm

yup its the CRJ 900... just downloaded it!
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Re: Angles

Postby Thud » Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:47 am

Hey guys, I have FSRecorder but how do I change the 'roll' of the camera, like in the 1st shot? :-/
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Re: Angles

Postby SeanTK » Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:53 pm

You dug up a post from 2006 to ask this?  :-/ ::)

Just go under the edit view options in FSRecorder....
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Re: Angles

Postby Rich H » Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:12 pm

[quote]You dug up a post from 2006 to ask this?
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Re: Angles

Postby ApplePie » Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:56 pm

[quote]You dug up a post from 2006 to ask this?
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Re: Angles

Postby Capt.Propwash » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:35 pm

Jakemaster..  I just saw your first pic, and i thought.. how cool would that be if he took that shot at KCHS. (which is where I live)

well, looking at shot 2, confirmed it for me.  It IS/WAS KCHS.  I know that airport layout and surrounding area like the back o' me own hand. 

Great Shots!!!!! Thank you!!
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