b-body fan Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I've fooled some people before. It's fun. Edited June 9, 2015 by pharoah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Here is a couple of mine. That could possibly fool someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chepp Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 How's this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 sublime KW is very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 9, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) The former Zep diner , 515 West Flower Hawthorne California , circa 1937 Edited June 10, 2015 by Eshaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted June 10, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 10, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Dave, your photos and dioramas are spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted June 11, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted June 12, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 That's very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted June 13, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 This is as close as I can get. The others in this section are exquisite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 16, 2015 Share 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 16, 2015 Share 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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