Comments on: Home Shoot Review: An Idea The PFRE Flickr Discussion Group

By: Mike Yother

Mike Yother — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:00:24 +0000

Thanks Scott, I look forward to your completed project.

The “pay for opinion” thought was just an idea I threw out but probably should have thrown out a window instead.

By: Scott Pruett

Scott Pruett — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:31:15 +0000

Mike – Good thoughts. I have a site that’s been slowly in the works that’ll allow for what you suggest, to an extent. I disagree about charging for it though, as participation will inherently be weak. I’ll get w/ Larry and/or the Flickr group later to see if it’s something of interest.

By: Mike Yother

Mike Yother — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:17:42 +0000

Larry,

This is along the lines of my earlier suggestion to have a way of receiving a “peer review” that would allow us to submit a link and receive feedback from other REPs (Real Estate Photographers). What seems to be missing is a standard feedback format that we can use when looking at someone’s work. I’ve started one but ran out of time and your new idea is a good place to maybe get one.

Ideally, a pop-up style form could be used with some forced choices on common items like Brightness, Distortion, Download speed, etc. with a 1-5 type scale including an Overall Rating.

Also, a text box or two for specific comments such as Suggestions for Improvement or whatever to help us understand ways we can improve the quality of our Tours AND their value to a Realtor as a sales tool. In our area, most of the homes are cookie cutter style and we learn over time what works best or not. But, the occasional oddities like log cabins or dark brown walls with white floors & ceilings, etc. at times have left me wondering if there are ways I could have done it better. Someone who does these style homes regularly would be a valuable source of feedback and assistance.

Include a way for the REP to include info regarding their equipment (bodies, lenses, flashes, light modifiers, etc.), software and any plug-ins or filters they use.

And, this might be unpopular, charge us a nominal fee ($2 – $5) when we submit a Tour for this review and the money would be used as you decide for upgrades, hosting or anything you think will help us and you.

Just my thoughts and once again, thank you for all the time and effort you have used on this blog.

By: larry

larry — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:56:37 +0000

@Marilyn – best way to do this is to just ask Ron directly what lens he is using (just leave a comment on one of the photos or the flickr thread I have this posted on).

Virtually all ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses have barrel distortion so even though I don’t know which lens Ron is using on his 5D he either was careful to not have long straight lines near the edge of the images or he used the lens distortion filter in Photoshop to remove barrel distortion.

Some of the more expensive prime (non-zoom) wide-angle lenses don’t have noticeable barrel distortion but I’m pretty sure that Ron uses a zoom.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:01:58 +0000

Is it possible, in the Flickr group, to also specify which lens was used in taking the photo? Also, in Kens photos, I don’t see any barrel distortion. Is that due to the lens, or the software? By the way, that kitchen shot (IMG_3105) looks awesome!