house interior photos - how can i see outside windows??

filliponi

hi there, just wondering how i can get the below effect.

i want to be able to take a photo inside a house and be able to see outside the window also?

i realise that i probably have to use 2 photos exposing for inside and outside - and in these shots it almost looks like they have used a program to stitch the photos together.

many thanks for all your help!!!

ChadTower · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:03 am Post subject:

The picture has obviously been worked on... you can't take a photo of a CRT like that. It won't work.

combiBob · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject:

I do a lot of work for resorts, hotels, and photographers. This is one of the most popular requests. Along with removing smoke alarms, sprinklers and exit signs. It's even more fun when there's lots of plants and patio furniture to mask!

filliponi · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject: quick question...

combiBob · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:28 am Post subject:

Hey Brad,

In my case the interior photos are supplied by photographers. Usually, there's at least 2 shots per room. They light each shot differently with the camera in the same place and I put them together. That might be why they look a bit weird. They're lit up EVERYWHERE.

After that, the fake outsides are put in and ghosted to look a bit more natural. Sometimes a couple different outside shot versions per room.

The major challenge is the sizes of the images. Some photographers like to work in 16 bit color and after a few layers you can have a 800 mg image on your screen pretty quick.

Cheers,

bp

filliponi · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

thanks for the info bp... are you able to tell me what program is used to stitch the photos together and how long each photo approx takes?

theres a few real estate photographers in my area who shoot like this and i would like to try and match there work.

i am currently using photoshop to stitch my photos together and using the background eraser but this is a little "dodgy" and it is a little hard to select some areas.

combiBob · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:21 am Post subject:

I use CS3 and layer masks. Time spent depends on what's "attached" to the room that has to be masked. Masking a window is quick. Masking railings, patio furniture and plants takes longer, especially if it's done well.

Reflections of the "old outside" on stuff, like floors and paintings takes more time as well. But when a client sees that you tried your best to get the new background to fit, they go gaga. (Well, sometimes they just appreciate it).

The images I do are roughly 14 x 11" @ 300 dpi, 16 bit color. Color corrected and cleaned up, they take anywhere from 20 minutes to 1+ hours a piece.

A bit longwinded, sorry. Hope that helps.

bp

filliponi · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

wow it is a big job then... i really dont no how the local real estate photographers are doing it for 20-30 shots then only charging around $250.00 for the shoot and photos?

ah well... i really appreciate your replys bp!! thanks very much

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