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Post by alex2k5 on Sept 25, 2014 0:36:53 GMT -6
It is this: savageuniversal.com/products/seamless-paper - the galleries here are using Thunder Gray. I'll try to get a setup shot together. It's a big, dedicated area tho. 5 x 4 foot table, this paper hanging from the top of the wall sloped down onto the table. Takes up a quarter of the room with the lights. But, you don't need that. It can be done with construction paper and lights from Target if you know how to control your setup and camera. |
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Post by The Great Saiyaman on Sept 25, 2014 3:17:12 GMT -6
TGS, yeah, these are mine. I do have posing issues, realized near the end of these sets the Kamehameha's are wound up backwards most of the time. I'm still used to Transformers and basic figs, having all these posing options isn't normal for me.  I also tend to focus more on the shot's technical aspects than what they are doing, trying to pay more attention to that as I do these types of galleries. The pics - learning the basics of your camera, (or any camera), good lighting, and practice. Shoot something every day, even if it's just deleted when done. I've been learning via online tutorials and books over the last 3 years, and there is still room to improve for sure. Tons of guys on Flickr with wicked skills better than this. I enjoy the challenge of trying to make them awesome even if they aren't always perfect. RE: Gohan - yep, I was being casual in my text but you are the second to note that so I'll go edit it up. I'm sure that in due time, your posing will improve. The articulation can be a bit overwhelming! I'm very well-acquainted with my camera and various lighting styles (I took the picture that's avatar, Tien15's avatar at the top of the page, too), but the fact of the matter is, my camera is kind of crappy. It's very frustrating to use. It can't even properly connect to most external flashes. I keep spending my money on figures, instead of electronics.  I agree that there are dozens of amazingly talented toy photographers on Flickr, I just really dig the clarity and vibrance of your shots. They're simple, and nice to look at. |
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Post by Branjita on Sept 25, 2014 8:17:29 GMT -6
I'd like to see your actually setup from several feet back. It sounds interesting and professional. I can't devote that much space, but maybe I can think of something similar. Maybe I could get some of that paper.
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Post by alex2k5 on Sept 25, 2014 11:01:39 GMT -6
TGS, yeah, these are mine. I do have posing issues, realized near the end of these sets the Kamehameha's are wound up backwards most of the time. I'm still used to Transformers and basic figs, having all these posing options isn't normal for me. I also tend to focus more on the shot's technical aspects than what they are doing, trying to pay more attention to that as I do these types of galleries. The pics - learning the basics of your camera, (or any camera), good lighting, and practice. Shoot something every day, even if it's just deleted when done. I've been learning via online tutorials and books over the last 3 years, and there is still room to improve for sure. Tons of guys on Flickr with wicked skills better than this. I enjoy the challenge of trying to make them awesome even if they aren't always perfect. RE: Gohan - yep, I was being casual in my text but you are the second to note that so I'll go edit it up. I'm sure that in due time, your posing will improve. The articulation can be a bit overwhelming! I'm very well-acquainted with my camera and various lighting styles (I took the picture that's avatar, Tien15's avatar at the top of the page, too), but the fact of the matter is, my camera is kind of crappy. It's very frustrating to use. It can't even properly connect to most external flashes. I keep spending my money on figures, instead of electronics. I agree that there are dozens of amazingly talented toy photographers on Flickr, I just really dig the clarity and vibrance of your shots. They're simple, and nice to look at. Yeah, pure hardware will affect things. I was using a Sony NEX camera for a couple years, and this year upgraded to a Sony A7. I actually sold most of my modern G.I. Joe collection in order to pay for that camera upgrade. When all other things are under control, having good raw hardware will make a difference with sharpness, crispness. If taking bad ass shots is something you really want to do, then I'd suggest flipping some stuff on eBay and grabbing a used 1st/2nd Gen Sony Nex camera. They pack the power and the tools needed to do this, relatively cheap. Regarding color - it's something I'm constantly struggling with, but that all happens in post-processing. Look into Adobe Lightroom for that. Tweaking in there is a whole other set of variables tho. |
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Post by alex2k5 on Sept 25, 2014 11:03:43 GMT -6
I'd like to see your actually setup from several feet back. It sounds interesting and professional. I can't devote that much space, but maybe I can think of something similar. Maybe I could get some of that paper. Actually, you're in luck, because I recently took a shot similar to that for something else. Little messy but...  |
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Post by Branjita on Sept 25, 2014 11:09:44 GMT -6
Interesting! So what's most important is that the background have a curve to it so it looks like a horizon line! That's really helpful. There's no way I can go to so much trouble and expense (or find that much room), but this definitely gives me an idea. 1andonly5711 is this how you take your pics too? |
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Post by havok on Sept 25, 2014 11:22:44 GMT -6
I need something like this to take a new collection shot... I have a similar setup but much smaller because I can't find a huge paper like this one.
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Post by alex2k5 on Sept 25, 2014 11:46:12 GMT -6
If having a seemless transition from front to back is important to you, then yeah, swooping your BG on a curve will help. Can get poster paper from Michaels, AC Moore, Target etc, and tape it to a big box or the wall to simulate with smaller amount.
I guess all this stuff should get split out of here, don't wanna go too off topic, sorry bout that.
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Post by Branjita on Sept 25, 2014 12:22:51 GMT -6
There we go, I split these posts into a new topic |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 12:35:06 GMT -6
Interesting! So what's most important is that the background have a curve to it so it looks like a horizon line! That's really helpful. There's no way I can go to so much trouble and expense (or find that much room), but this definitely gives me an idea. 1andonly5711 is this how you take your pics too? Sorta but not quite. I don't have the huge back lights. I have a photo box. I'm glad I got it when I did. It was like 60$ now the one I have is like 500$ . Mine has holes from stick pins lol. Well my lights go on the sides . I'm to lazy to take down. So I just leave it up.. It's about two feet wide. So not much space |
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Post by The Great Saiyaman on Sept 26, 2014 2:07:33 GMT -6
Branjita, I'm very surprised you never knew about the curved backdrop. I'm not really sure how else you could make a visible horizon seamless without editing it out post-production. If space and cost is an issue, just tape some bristol board or craft paper up to a wall and push a table under it. alex2k5, I get what you're saying. I definitively need to sell a bunch of my figures and I plan to, I'm just having trouble figuring out how to ship them. Ebay and Canada Post are difficult to work with, sometimes. Adobe Lightroom? My old photography teacher told me about the program. My sister may or may not have that already installed on her computer, I'll have to see. I mainly use iPhoto and CS6 for my editing. I, too, struggle with colour. My camera makes every photo turn out almost grey. Very bland. If it wasn't for photo editing, my photos would all be monochromatic! But thanks for the camera tips, man! I'll definitively keep that in mind.
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I also tend to focus more on the shot's technical aspects than what they are doing, trying to pay more attention to that as I do these types of galleries.
I agree that there are dozens of amazingly talented toy photographers on Flickr, I just really dig the clarity and vibrance of your shots. They're simple, and nice to look at.
