Moab Free-Ride Sequence.

[lidarman]

I posted this on mtbr.com and Brian suggested I put it up here for feedback.

[ChowChi-Ching]

That is very neat. I do not think I have seen anything like that, as far as the layout. What program did you use?

[lidarman]

Photoshop. No special plug-in feature other than trimming, scaling and warping by hand to match them up.

[mtbbrian]

Thanks for posting it here Rich!
I think this a very creative and original as far sequences go, not to discount it by any means because it is very artistic.
Each shape lends it self well to the natural shapes of the rocks and maybe even to the area of Moab too.
I can see a "tarditional" rectanglular version of this in my head, and it doesn't compare.
It looks like you re-worked this one a little versus the one you posted on mtbr.
Let's here what some others think!
Brian

[lidarman]

Brian,

Thanks for the comments.
The one I posted on mtbr was the jpg version with incorrect white balance. This one was done using the RAW files and I did tweak on the frame shapes and shadows (making them a little more subtle and flowy). I still like the other one but this one is more satisfying and warm while the other is a little rough.

[ken1953]

Recently, I had the joy of putting together a double rainbow, which I posted on VF, similar to this, but my results were far less spectacular than what you have here. I love that each seperate section is laid on top of each other with the shadow underneath, lending to the feeling of viewing traditional film laid on top of each other.
One of the problems I had was keeping the seperate pictures to have the same hue, something which I think you accomplished exceptionally here. Congratulations on an excellent project. Would love to see some other similar type projects from you.
Ken

[mtbbrian]

I think that is what I like more about this one!
The subtleness and the flowiness and the that it is refined.
Brian

[OldSchool]

Nice! Very nice.....

It's great to see a "natural" stunt (I just saw "Unchained"). Is that rider someone from the Front Range clan (or Hifly)???

I like the overlapping puzzle pieces. It's a unique idea. The simulated paper cut and shadow works nicely on the right side, but starts to look like a grey line on the left side. Also, the last two frames on the left side are a little awkward looking in the front wheel is going into his butt. Would it be possible to take a little artistic license and stretch out that last frame a little so there is room in front of the wheel?

Hey, these are just nits. It's a great work!
BR,
Tim

[lidarman]

Thanks Tim,
Bob, the rider is actually from South Dakota and rides some amazing stuff. It was his first time to Moab and he is meant to be there.

I see the idea behind stretching the last image but it might be difficult without adding it's own set of problems. Bob didn't land as far out as I expected and I failed to shoot another shot after that which would have been better.

[OldSchool]

You might just try moving that last frame a little more left. Who cares if the rock behind looks a little elongated. The sequence is just awesome.

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[GB1]

Very nice! You see stuff like this using paintings sometimes, but I've never seen anyone do it with photos!