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jefftheworld · November 23rd, 2004, 03:19

mods, im not sure if there is a more appropriate forum for this, if so you can move it there but I couldn't find one...

I need some pointers for taking photos of warhammer. My models are all fairly darek and i cant get a good picture of it for the life of me...Im using a fairly okay qaulity digital camera but I just suck. Any tips and tricks are gladly welcomed!

thanx in advance,
jefftheworld

Tubal · November 24th, 2004, 00:39

Do a google search for "miniature photography", a quick look got me at least three articles.

The Ham · November 24th, 2004, 00:48

Maybe if you're feeling the picture is dull I would suggest terrain (if you aren't using it already. That terrain feeling always brings models to life! (metaphorically anyway)

Good luck!

Wookie · November 26th, 2004, 20:24

I'm not a photographer but here's my basic suggestions...

- Get as close to the figure as possible (1" to 3") while getting the whole figure in the shot

- Make sure your shot is perfectly focused (fuzzy pics suck!)

- Shoot a 3/4 profile shot (not straight-on shot or side-shot)

- Take the shot from a slightly raised position (1" or 2") above the figure

- Have at least two (2) light sources coming from opposite directions to make sure your figure's detail isn't obscured in shadow

Tubal's suggestion to google for tips is a great tip ***pats Tubal on the back***

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Tubal LO Zealot Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 1,151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 78	Do a google search for "miniature photography", a quick look got me at least three articles. __________________ 98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. The other 2% are smart enough to question the 'science' behind that number... And it's spelled EMPEROR!

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Wookie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Age: 44 Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 62	I'm not a photographer but here's my basic suggestions... - Get as close to the figure as possible (1" to 3") while getting the whole figure in the shot - Make sure your shot is perfectly focused (fuzzy pics suck!) - Shoot a 3/4 profile shot (not straight-on shot or side-shot) - Take the shot from a slightly raised position (1" or 2") above the figure - Have at least two (2) light sources coming from opposite directions to make sure your figure's detail isn't obscured in shadow Tubal's suggestion to google for tips is a great tip *pats Tubal on the back* __________________ I hear voices...and they don't like you!

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November 24th, 2004, 00:48	#3 (permalink)
The Ham Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 64	Maybe if you're feeling the picture is dull I would suggest terrain (if you aren't using it already. That terrain feeling always brings models to life! (metaphorically anyway) Good luck!