Since the first time at the MCAS El Toro airshow down here in Southern California have I been interested in aircraft. It wasn't until about 1997 that I dove into the world of aircraft photography.
So, what exactly is Velocicrapper? Well, back when I first signed up here, I was collecting the 'Meanies' series (a series of 'anti-beanie babies' that poked fun at them).
BIO At first it was modern Jets, then, thanks to a movie called Saving Private Ryan, I realized that there was a whole world of amazing aircraft I had been missing: Warbirds. Since then I've been the official photographer and webmaster for the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California. I always bring along my camera and snap about 700-1,000 photos each visit. From airshows to monthly events, I always spread the word of preserving these historical beauties. I'm a strong supporter in the preservation of aircraft types for all generations.
I travel to airshows around the west coast shooting photos for various calendars/books/magazines/and my own self.
I'm also an 'unofficial' Disneyland, California photographer. I spend most of my days at Disneyland taking photos of the various characters and cast members throughout the park. I'm the 'official' photographer for the Jedi Training Academy show at the park.
Camera used:
- I use a Canon EOS 5D DSLR, a Canon Rebel XT EOS 350D DSLR, and on occasion a Canon EOS 20D DLSR. Lenses are a Canon 28-135mm USM IS, and 100-400mm IS USM F4.5L lenses.
Favorite Aircraft:
- North American P-51D Mustang
- Boeing F/A-18C Hornet
- Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
- Lockheed F-22A Raptor
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If you like the warbird photos I've taken here, be sure to check out http://www.warbird-photos.com, which is updated monthly with new galleries of photos I've taken.
Also, for Disneyland characters images, be sure to check out the Disneyland Cast Member Magic showcasing photography I've done at Disneyland, California.
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Comments (2)
Flooda
http://www.panoguide.com/ that site helped me out alot when learning to make panoramic shots myself. and what program did you use to stitch it together? or did you do it by hand?
velocicrapper
Hey Flooda.. I use a variety of programs. I usually do the panoramas in 2 or 3 programs with different settings, then pick out the best. I then take them into photoshop and correct any ghost images (the major ones). If you're looking for a very easy panorama program, go with 'PICVista.' If you're looking for a more advanced (steeper learning curve) but more sophisticated program, go with the 'Panorama Factory' by Smoke City Design. Some pointers - Keep an eye on how much overlap is between images. If you have too much, then sometimes these programs will repeat the overlapping image and it'll appear (say with my panoramas) that there's half of an aircraft sitting next to the real one. Too little overlap and you'll get a lot of ghost images from straight lines that the program couldn't 'curve'. My rule is follow a certain target. For example, the nose of an aircraft. I make sure that the nose appears in at least 4 shots as I shoot the panorama. I did a 360 a few days ago at the museum which came out to be 25 images! But the result is fantastic and the program really liked the overlapping.