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joy e. GLENN

ok, what went wrong

what went wrong? what is with the ghosting? I used lightbox as main fill, opteka flash off camera but connected to camera, and accent light....

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August 01, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Try logging in and uploading the images from your computer again. What equipment did you use? Maybe you have too many lenses or you use bad lenses or maybe you need a lens hood?

Ariel
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August 09, 2006

BetterPhoto Member

definite ghosting, try pressing the shutter next time

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August 10, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Joy, ignore Darth. (Darth, this site has a purpose, and people can only legally be a part of this site under certain conditions. See http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/termsPopup.php. Particularly this part:

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August 10, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Sorry, didn't work.

Anyway, ghosting is when the light bounces around in the lenses before hitting the sensor, causing image problems.

I would like the description of the problem to be clearer, and that she try uploading the images to the discussion again.

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August 10, 2006

BetterPhoto Member

I haven't signed anything yet

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August 10, 2006

BetterPhoto Member

even though I don't live in America I still accept that freedom of speech thing-a-ma-bob

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August 10, 2006

Pete H

Hello Joy,

Hard to say precisely "what went wrong" without seeing the example.
If I had to guess, I would put my money on the accent light causing the problem as I would assume your softbox, off cam opteka are behind your camera. The accent light is no doubt a hair light? If so, this light is in front of the cam, so that may be the source of your stray light.
Shoot again w/o the accent and see what happens.

All the best,

Pete

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August 10, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Darth, when you upload a picture, you check a box which is as good as signing the terms & conditions contract.

Don't use this site if you don't contribute to it in an allowed way.

Quote:
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The purpose of this site and gallery is primarily educational. Image upload is allowed and encouraged if the user's motives are in accord with this purpose. Acceptable uses of the image uploader include:

* To illustrate questions and answers
* To enter the photo contest
* To share your work
* To request critique
* To teach a technique or principle.

Since BetterPhoto is a family-friendly site, we reserve the right to reject unsuitable or pornographic images. Unsuitable images for this family friendly site include most nude photos as well as photos of a sexually suggestive or overly violent content.
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If you can't follow the rules, you can't use the site and BP can kick you off.

"Freedom of Speech".... You've no idea what this means.

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August 11, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Joy, will you please try uploading the images again so we can better help you?
Maybe try signing in completely before uploading images to a discussion.

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August 11, 2006

Brendan Knell

Yes Joy, try fully signing in, and uploading the pictures. Note: you must reupload them from your computer. Unless they've changed it, there is no Photo ID box. Also, please just ignore Darth, he is our resident name-changer/trouble-maker.

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August 11, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Yeah, it's kind of misleading that they let you choose to upload images and then not let you if you weren't completely signed in. Also, the Photo ID box never worked for me. I just wonder why BP doesn't block the IP address Darth uses or set a blocking cookie on his computer.

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August 11, 2006

Brendan Knell

Yes, it is misleading. A long suggested solution, is removing the email login, and makeing you always fully login.

Yes, they really need to block his IP address. They should be able to do it. InvisionFree(Free forums), can block IP addresses, so BP should be able to. For the first few months he was here, it was amusing trying to expose him. But now, it's just annoying.

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August 11, 2006

BetterPhoto Member

what pictures are you talking about.

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August 11, 2006

Brendan Knell

Brady(Darth), you may have been to busy talking to yourself somewhere else, but we've already established that the photos aren't there.

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August 11, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Menace, I've seen some photos you've posted into discussions which contain content not allowed on this site. BP, BLOCK THIS GUY!

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August 12, 2006

BetterPhoto Member

Like what? Not nude photos
They blocked me already. Did you ever hear of a computer that changes its IP address every 30minutes, neat huh.

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August 12, 2006

Ariel Lepor

Most Internet connections use a few addresses. They just need to block the rest you use. You've not posted nude photos, but close to it and sexually suggestive.