Car retouching image resources

[morph retouch]

Hello Forums,
Not sure if this is the correct place to post but here goes…

I am looking for some hires car / automotive images. 300dpi, RGB
Do any of the retouchers here know of any image libraries or web sites where these can be found. I'd like to practice my technique and using small images off the net is not very practical.
Here is an example of what I am looking to do more of. I've included the original and my first two attempts.

Thanks in advance for your help.
sml_car.jpg
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[Jerryb]

hi,
you might want to check out this webpage
http://www.digimods.co.uk/tutorials/tutorials.htm
near the bottom they list 3 sites for images also look to the left of the page under navagation>high res car images there a ton of links for images...
I hope that helps you...

Originally Posted by morph retouch

Hello Forums,
Not sure if this is the correct place to post but here goes…

I am looking for some hires car / automotive images. 300dpi, RGB
Do any of the retouchers here know of any image libraries or web sites where these can be found. I'd like to practice my technique and using small images off the net is not very practical.
Here is an example of what I am looking to do more of. I've included the original and my first two attempts.

Thanks in advance for your help.
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[mayday]

I guess you could try istock or one of the other micro stock sites.
You should find something like that there but obviously you cant expect them to be shot with a digital back or anything, but they might be ok for you to practice your technique.

[pixelzombie]

i might have a few i can post when i get home...

[morph retouch]

brilliant,

thank you so much one and all.

[pixel_monkey]

I can probably render out some CG cars for you. I'll see how realistic I can push it this time. It'll be a good excuse to practice my 3D texturing/rendering skill again.

[CaptainHook]

pixel_monkey ~ did you do the modelling?

[pixelzombie]

here's one that scion posted last year for a contest on another forum:

http://img231.imagevenue.com/img.php...e_122_40lo.jpg

[diggnikon]

Hey Morph

i have some Raw files from a car show i took a couple of weeks ago at the volksworld show in the Uk last week if you want a couple of shots to play with ?

send me a message and ill email them over to you .

cheers

brett

[pixel_monkey]

Originally Posted by CaptainHook

pixel_monkey ~ did you do the modelling?

No...and I can' without the detail blueprint from the manufacturer. Model is from Dosch 3D: Cars 2006. I redid the texture and built some off-road tires for it.
Anyway, I spent last night tweaking and rendering with some success. I'll pick up where I left off after work.

[CaptainHook]

Keen to see it.

[pixel_monkey]

Alright...these twos came straight from the render. Still look CG and some retouching is needed to make them more believable. Good practice if you're looking to retouch every part of the car.

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8012/render2ax0.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6615/render3hv2.jpg

[morph retouch]

Hey guys,
thanks for the resources.
I have started looking through stuff and will work on the files that have been posted here or sent via email.

Here is something I put together at lunch today.Porsche.jpg

The top one is mine and is based on a car that I hope to buy with the money from my first car commission. How much do you think the carbon fiber panels and details will cost?

[diggnikon]

Great work Morph

beats my Volksworld photo's by a long shot !

Do you use Dosch ?

[rotem]

hi .im a photographer in ny take a look at my site rotemphoto.com theres a car and a motorcycle section.imay be able to send u some images and see what u can do with it i