b-body fan Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Those are still all nice shots. I'm thinking about making a scale "driveway" and try the same shots with the Roadrunner.
ChrisBcritter Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Maybe this. If it weren't for the back of my pick up. And the giant reflected in the front bumper. Seriously, a little photoshopping is all it needs - fortunately the consistent overcast sky helps:
Petetrucker07 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 And the giant reflected in the front bumper. Seriously, a little photoshopping is all it needs - fortunately the consistent overcast sky helps: I really need to get a decent computer, lap or desk top. That made a huge difference. Thanks for touching it up.
pharoah Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I've fooled some people before. It's fun. Edited June 9, 2015 by pharoah
Mooneyzs Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Here is a couple of mine. That could possibly fool someone.
mk11 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) Nice work, guys. This guy has some good ideas, too.... Michael Paul Smith https://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/ mike Edited June 9, 2015 by mk11
chepp Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Here's something to consider when shooting a model with a real background. For the real part of the scene (presuming the ground is fairly level with whatever is in the distance), measure the height of the camera from the ground. Then position the model so the camera is the same SCALE height from the ground the model is sitting on. For example, if the camera is four feet above the real life ground, adjust the height of the model and its base so the centerline of the camera's lens is four SCALE feet above the model's base.
Lunajammer Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 The failure in many of these is the depth of field... the blur in front of and in back of your subject. Those who have that figured out, along with scale textures and lighting have very convincing photos. John Teresi has it figured out. Aside from the obvious build quality, look at some of his outdoor photos.
Dave Van Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 I unintentionally fooled a few with this one. A guy asked for photos of models to use on their website....with credit given....thought I'd help out.....got a thanks but they needed model pics......I am sure modelers can tell easy....but to non modelers.....maybe not!!
chunkypeanutbutter Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I'm sure most of you have heard of Michael Paul Smith, but here it is: http://www.restnova.com/artist-uses-forced-perspective-to-make-miniature-car-models-look-like-real-cars/ Edited June 9, 2015 by chunkypeanutbutter
Harry P. Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Yep, that guy is very good. But in my opinion, the fatal flaw is that there never any people in his shots. Even the cars "driving" down the road have no driver! Aside from that, yeah, he has it figured out.
Eshaver Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) The former Zep diner , 515 West Flower Hawthorne California , circa 1937 Edited June 10, 2015 by Eshaver
pharoah Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 The failure in many of these is the depth of field... the blur in front of and in back of your subject. Those who have that figured out, along with scale textures and lighting have very convincing photos. John Teresi has it figured out. Aside from the obvious build quality, look at some of his outdoor photos. Guilty as charged.
Dave Van Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Figures are the toughest part of a diorama looking real...... My gas station.... And like Mr Smith....outdoors with commercial made car and figure..... And with a Satellite I did build..... Edited June 10, 2015 by Dave Van
Quick GMC Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 not to take anything away from the incredible work here, but the plastic chrome from the kits is what gives it away for me.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 9 times out of 10, I knock back kit chrome with Tamiya Smoke, sometimes partially diluted. It gives it the effect of a wash as well as retaining the "chrome" look without being too plasticky.
rsxse240 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 This is about the best I have done. I used macro zoomed in from about 3 feet away. Image is raw, no editing
Ron Hamilton Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 This is as close as I can get. The others in this section are exquisite.
slusher Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 This is about the best I have done. I used macro zoomed in from about 3 feet away. Image is raw, no editing Very nice shot...
slusher Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Figures are the toughest part of a diorama looking real...... My gas station.... And like Mr Smith....outdoors with commercial made car and figure..... And with a Satellite I did build..... Great picture and diorama..
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