BillC
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Oct 26, 2004 2:22:48 GMT 1
Post by BillC on Oct 26, 2004 2:22:48 GMT 1
You can also use a letter-size sheet of white posterboard to bounce your primary lighting. This "fill light" will help reduce dark spots and unwanted shadows.
And, yes, you can accomplish a lot with Photoshop, but even that needs a good, sharp image for best results.
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skunk
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Oct 26, 2004 3:10:13 GMT 1
Post by skunk on Oct 26, 2004 3:10:13 GMT 1
I must say that I find the easiest way to get decent quality photos is to take the model outside while the sun is shining. Superb lighting, and one can also play around with backgrounds so as to make the car look like it is part of a street scene or whathaveyou.
Other than that, good equipment will really make up for a lot of personal shortcomings... ;D
The joy of digital cameras is that one can keep trying until the results are esthetically pleasing. That way one can then take a good picture with a "real" camera without wasting film.
But seriously people, invest in a camera that can be made to take a good Macro lens. You will be amazed.
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Oct 26, 2004 13:43:45 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Oct 26, 2004 13:43:45 GMT 1
Instead of pointing your light source directly at the models, I bounce the light (like Bill says) off of an old white shower curtain. This cuts down on the glare factor and your shadow on the piece. Nothing beats photographing outside even if the sun isn't shining but often I take pics on a large diorama which is hard to get out of doors. I have found that many 1/87 models look great to the eye with a glossy finish on them, but they have a toy-like look when photographed so I have taken to putting semigloss or flat finishes on most of my models. It seems to bring the detail out a little more in pics. Decent photo manipulating software is a must for really good pictures. I always sharpen my edges and fool with the light levels when viewng new pictures. (if you're good you can even erase a mistake or two)
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