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Taking pictures of your models

Discussion in 'General Hobby/Tabletop Chat' started by Realjuan, Feb 5, 2017.

  1. Realjuan
    Cold One

    Realjuan Well-Known Member

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    I am using the Warhammer Community guide on how to take pictures of minis. I am using a EOS 550D on mode M, 1/4 shutter speed, F32 and ISO200. Lens is EF-S18-55mm. I have 2 daylight lamps and I put my camera like 20-30cm away from the mini. I am not 100% satisfied with the pictures. How can I improve?

    I did not paint that model, but got it as a gift. If you know any info from the model I would appreciate you sharing.

    Thanks, IMG_4647.JPG IMG_4632.JPG
     
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    Slann

    Bowser Third Spawning

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    You may want to build a light box instead of the paper.
     
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    @Crowsfoot WoW! Thanks, thats a great tutorial (and recent). Getting my own lightbox + a grey screen and hopefully this weekend, I will share some of my models.
     
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    Slann

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    The grey screen works wonders ;)
     
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    Cold One

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    Couldnt get a grey screen, so I used a moving tray :D

    I had an interesting morning reading and trying stuff. Now I realized that there is way to many variables to get a "perfect" photo, but I think I am close to being satisfied. I think my lightbox is to big for the power of my lamps + diffuse screen,, so I may get a new smaller box.

    Interesting to see how small changes affect the picture so much. Just look at the whiteness of the paper using different White Balance settings.

    Compare.jpg
     
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    Slann

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    This is pretty much my setup most of the time. :snaphappy:
     
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