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Prius rear hatch logo, hi-res pic for t-shirt

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by FredWB, Feb 15, 2004.

  1. FredWB

    FredWB New Member

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    Does anyone know where I can a high resolution pic of the rear hatch logo? I've been trying to take one and I get too much reflection of the camera and myself for that matter, lol. I tried using a screen but still can see the camera. I want to try my had a printing the logo for a t-shirt iron on decal. I've seen the t-shirts on ebay but the bidding seems to be way out of hand. Mine will probably look like crap and I just have to go buy on I'm sure, lol. Thanks
     
    #1 FredWB, Feb 15, 2004
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    Coupla things:
    1)The photo would be pretty easy to take.....at least in a studio. That said, you want minimal reflection of the background or at least a neutral reflection (open sky would be better than city or houses).

    2)Don't use on camera flash--you need tangential light....off camera strobes or just sunlight.

    3)Use a telephoto lens and back as far away as possible...put the camera on a tripod. Your reflection will be minimal.

    4)Use photoshop to remove yourself completely.

    5)Selling something like that, for profit, with the logo, is illegal--a clear copyright/trademark violation. As long as you stay a little fish you probably won't get caught in any nets, but it's still a risk.

    If you still want to persue it, let me know. I can probably take the photo for you...esp. when I get my new digital camera in March.
     
    #2 efusco, Feb 15, 2004
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    No I would not be selling it. I saw the t-shirts up on ebay. Maybe the dealers can get them but it said they were limited edition. I tried with my digital, no flash, shaded background, but still could see my reflection in the letters so I realized I was over my head, lol. Just thought I'd play around a bit with it. I'll have to check at the dealer to see what they have.
     
    #3 FredWB, Feb 22, 2004
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    Like I said, lemme know, I can get the shot for you if you like...but if you just want the challenge of doing it yourself then that I understand too.
     
    #4 efusco, Feb 22, 2004
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