Dr. Cranky Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 For those of you always pushing the boundaries of your table top photography, here's a wonderful series . . . enjoy. PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO
MikeMc Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 He must be a Photography Teacher....Equiptment choice is student level....good bang for the begining photographer, I have to say he sure uses a lot more mirrors than needed, BUT I love how he shows where the light is going, and knows his light well...EXCELLENT tool Doc!!
Dr. Cranky Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 I knew you'd give a good thorough look through, Mike. Thanks. You know me, I'm always looking for better ways to take pictures.
Harry P. Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Great video! I love how he controls the light not with a bunch of expensive studio lights, but with simple mirrors and reflectors. Excellent technique that doesn't cost a lot of $$$ to do yourself.
groo12 Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Excellent video, thanks for sharing. This site has lots of tips as well http://www.tabletopstudio.com/
Eshaver Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 My question to those who show models here is this : How many of you will employ this gentleman's ides into the somewhat "Busy" back grounds I see , Grainy , shaky, pictures I see with Captions like , "Sorry for the lousy pics but ........... ". Hey Virgil, thank you for taking the time to show those here , but I dunno bout some of these people here . Ed Shaver
Dr. Cranky Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 Ed, the way I look at it, it's a learning process for all of us. I started out taking horrible pictures, in part because I knew not the first thing about it, and over the years, you pick up some tips here and there. I think we all have room for improvement, always, which is why I keep posting these vids wherever and whenever I find them.
MikeMc Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 I use 1 light head, aimed into a silver umbrella with white and silver reflector cards.... I will also use a camera mounted flash for fill.
Dr. Cranky Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 Mike, I ended up with a bunch of equipment I rarely use. I think the most important part of taking pictures is having lots of the right/soft light. And a good sweep.
Eshaver Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Ed, the way I look at it, it's a learning process for all of us. I started out taking horrible pictures, in part because I knew not the first thing about it, and over the years, you pick up some tips here and there. I think we all have room for improvement, always, which is why I keep posting these vids wherever and whenever I find them. Virgil, I think you're missing the point . Some of these guys simply WON'T take the time to take a decent photograph and expect us to decipher between what is the subject and the shadows, stuff on the work bench, busy back ground , etc........... Ed Shaver
Dr. Cranky Posted March 31, 2012 Author Posted March 31, 2012 Ed, I get your point, but remember too that for a long while everyone gets into the model building just for the fun of building not the photography. It's an art and over time it develops like all the skill that are required to build a nice model. Many people also either don't have or can't afford the right equipment, and they also need to read up on how to take better photographs. This of it this way, without the forums being around and the advent of the digital camera, many of us would not be taking photos at all. I know that I hated having to take those rolls to have them developed, etc . . .
MikeMc Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Many folks do Doc. I noticed he was using a Calumet head with a modeling light. One of the easiest ways for a "pro" strobe on a student budget...and we all saw it work. Ed...Its not for the ability...some people have this notion that taking pictures is tough..and no matter what box the use..they shoot poop. Pictures are what you see and learn to look for, now with a digital camera people hit delete and say they don't have any pictures.
Eshaver Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Many folks do Doc. I noticed he was using a Calumet head with a modeling light. One of the easiest ways for a "pro" strobe on a student budget...and we all saw it work. Ed...Its not for the ability...some people have this notion that taking pictures is tough..and no matter what box the use..they shoot poop. Pictures are what you see and learn to look for, now with a digital camera people hit delete and say they don't have any pictures. Mike , with Auto focus film cameras , Digital cameras that filter out "Red Eye " and focus too, all you can do is hit the delete button now ............... come on , please ! Ed Shaver
Ryan S. Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Great video and some good tips! I've got to keep my eye out for some mirrors.
Harry P. Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 My question to those who show models here is this : How many of you will employ this gentleman's ides into the somewhat "Busy" back grounds I see , Grainy , shaky, pictures I see with Captions like , "Sorry for the lousy pics but ........... ". Hey Virgil, thank you for taking the time to show those here , but I dunno bout some of these people here . Ed Shaver Ed, you're absolutely right. Many members just don't care enough to bother trying to take good photos. It's a lot easier to say "sorry for the lousy pix" instead of trying to do better. Just like many members don't care enough to bother to post intelligible comments. But videos like this will help those members who do care about the quality of the photos they post, and we do have members here that do care. As for those that don't care... well, you're not going to get through to them anyway.
sjordan Posted March 31, 2012 Posted March 31, 2012 Mike , with Auto focus film cameras , Digital cameras that filter out "Red Eye " and focus too, all you can do is hit the delete button now ............... come on , please ! Ed Shaver I don't get it, Ed. What difference does it make if some people won't pay attention to this? Others will, and will profit from it. There is nothing useless about presenting this information.
rmvw guy Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks Dr. Cranky for getting this going here. Enjoyed the video and all the comments so far.
MikeMc Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 I don't get it, Ed. What difference does it make if some people won't pay attention to this? Others will, and will profit from it. There is nothing useless about presenting this information. 100%........Thanks Skip!
Eshaver Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 I dunno, I'm depressed now ............................... I guess I'll go find some coffee............................. Ed Shaver
cruz Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks for the info, modeling and quality photos just go together so well!
Rob Hall Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks for posting...getting better w/ photography is definitely worth the effort. I have a good digital camera, lighting rig, and a desktop photo tent...now just need to take the time to experiment w/ photographing my models.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 2, 2012 Author Posted April 2, 2012 A big hearty THANK YOU for all your comments and for keeping it focused on the topic.
phil-east Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 thanks for this, i'm a newbie to model making and taking well lit pictures, what type of camera should i be looking to buy, on a budget ? any suggestions would be appreciated.
Harry P. Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 thanks for this, i'm a newbie to model making and taking well lit pictures, what type of camera should i be looking to buy, on a budget ? any suggestions would be appreciated. Digital camera quality has gone up while prices have come down (as is usually the case with electronics). There are dozens and dozens of quality cameras available in every price range. These days, even a relatively cheap digital camera ($100 or so) has features and capabilities that will serve you well. I suggest you do a google search for "Digital camera reviews," select the price range you want to shop in, and see what's available. Asking anyone which camera to buy is pointless... ask 100 people and you'll get 100 different answers. It's like asking people to recommend the best color or the best ice cream flavor. Really, the best way is to do a google search, pick a price range and stick to only those cameras in your price range, read the reviews, and make your choice. If you are on a budget, ignore anything above your price range... you want to find a good camera that fits your needs and is within your budget. No sense looking at expensive cameras. If you were in the market for a new car and could afford $25,000, you wouldn't shop at a Ferrari or Rolls Royce dealership... right? Here is just one site (of many) to get you started. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/
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