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Title: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 20, 2008, 11:24:38 PM: I have not painted normal human figures for a while. Been painting various 40k aliens. Never photographed my figures before. The first figures I photographed showed up a lot of extra faults. This is my first attempt.
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1307.jpg)
What do you think?
Any advice welcome
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Christian on October 20, 2008, 11:58:00 PM: How many megapixels is the camera? Instead of using the macro function, you might eb better off standing a bit further back and zooming in.

Also, I would have a strong light source, and possibly white. But use whatever you've got around really :) There's tutes on creating photo "boxes" for miniatures.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 21, 2008, 12:15:27 AM: Yep, they look real good. Especially like the unshaven adventurer on the left.

As for the photo, you can improve by using a better background, a bit better lighting and maybe using the sharpness correction to bring out more detail if your photo software permits. A couple small improvements can make a huge difference in presentation.

But I'd say you are definitely on the right track. My first mini photos were horrible.

Like painting, photography improves with practice.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: argsilverson on October 21, 2008, 10:22:55 AM: Nice figures.

I also thank the rest people for their tips for photographing. I am still learning to takes photos of my miniatures!
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 21, 2008, 09:52:43 PM: (http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/pulpfigures.jpg)
another attempt
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 21, 2008, 10:20:37 PM: These may be better? What do you think?
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/Geldric.jpg)

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/Curator.jpg)

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/Brad.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: dodge on October 21, 2008, 10:26:25 PM: Nice stuff, larger pictures show the detail.

have you tried daylight bulbs. They give a good clean light.

dodge
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 21, 2008, 10:55:28 PM: (http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/gangster.jpg)
another attempt with a different background.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 22, 2008, 02:01:09 AM: Dat...

Is a nice photo. Notice how the figures jump out at you.

Nice background with good lighting and minimal shadows.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: dodge on October 22, 2008, 03:02:38 PM: Excellent photography.

Far better than mine, maybe I should ask you for advice lol

dodge
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 24, 2008, 04:55:22 PM: Another pulp figure
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1333.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: The_Wisecrack on October 24, 2008, 09:44:19 PM: nice. love his eyes. and also crate tutorial by any chance? :D :-*
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 25, 2008, 12:13:22 AM: Thanks for the comments.
The crates are not that good they were another first attempt. They are not quite finished yet. I made them out of balsa wood, square section, with thin balsa for the edging. The open crates were filled with bits made out of modelling clay. I think there already is a tutorial on the forum somewhere.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: dodge on October 25, 2008, 07:27:40 AM: I like the figure good stuff.

The little details are starting to stand out for me in pictures now, the crates of fruit are great.

dodge
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 25, 2008, 08:07:47 PM: And yet another one
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1339.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 25, 2008, 10:39:28 PM: Group photo. Mercenaries team.4
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1358.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Ray Rivers on October 26, 2008, 02:56:00 AM: Well done.

I think you got the idea.

Nice clear photos with a good background and minimal shadows.

And I like the bananas too... ;)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on October 26, 2008, 08:25:30 PM: Female this time
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1368.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 08, 2008, 05:38:55 PM: Some more attempts at photos.
Zepplin troops this time. Just finished painting these.
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1395.jpg)
Closer view
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1396.jpg)

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1398.jpg)

and an attempt at the close-up of the officer

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/officer.jpg)

any advice and comments welcome.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: dodge on November 08, 2008, 06:17:19 PM: They are great the darker grey and the black leather jacket work very well.

The camo on the helmets is one of my favorite bits. 8)

dodge
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on November 09, 2008, 02:55:08 AM: Those Germans look great mate! :o
Are they 40mm though? They look quite large. :?
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 09, 2008, 10:58:33 AM: No they are normal 28 mm Pulp Figures.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on November 09, 2008, 12:50:19 PM: Are they on 1p coins then?
Still look ace.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 09, 2008, 02:57:08 PM: No they are mounted on plain metal washers. 10 mm I think.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: rob_the_robgoblin on November 11, 2008, 08:03:50 PM: That'd explain it!
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 15, 2008, 08:09:14 PM: The complete German team.
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1415.jpg)

German Grade 3's
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1419.jpg)

another view
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1420.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 16, 2008, 02:23:21 PM: Different background and different figures.
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1434.jpg)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Doomhippie on November 16, 2008, 07:54:25 PM: That color on the holster is very convincing! I never manage to get these glossy leather parts right. Very nice. And the tie kicks butt!
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Captain Blood on November 16, 2008, 10:19:13 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on November 08, 2008, 05:38:55 PM

and an attempt at the close-up of the officer

(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/officer.jpg)

any advice and comments welcome.

Nice goggles. 8) Good work...
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Malamute on November 17, 2008, 08:32:11 AM: I agree with Captain Blood, that officer is excellent and the goggles have come up really well. Excellent stuff, thats for sharing. :)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: dodge on November 17, 2008, 09:20:05 AM: The rest of the zeppelin squad is great and the close up of the officer shows him off well.

As with the rest of us the explorer is great holster and tie :o

dodge
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Argonor on November 19, 2008, 12:58:14 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on November 09, 2008, 02:57:08 PM
No they are mounted on plain metal washers. 10 mm I think.

I think it must be 20 mm (compare with the slotta).

The goggles on those gasmasks (zeps) are Phantasmal :-* 8)

EDIT:

Not to mention the fur on the officer's coat. You must teach me that!
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 19, 2008, 02:46:25 PM: Sorry.
I am an engineer. By 10 mm washer, I mean that is the diameter of the hole through the centre. The outside diameter is probably about 20 mm.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Argonor on November 20, 2008, 10:47:42 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on November 19, 2008, 02:46:25 PM
Sorry.
I am an engineer. By 10 mm washer, I mean that is the diameter of the hole through the centre. The outside diameter is probably about 20 mm.

Ah... the 20 mm (outside) washers I get have much smaller holes (5 or 6 mm), so I had no chance of guessing that lol

I tend to name them by the outside diameter, because when using them as bases, that's what counts for me :)
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Ignatieff on November 21, 2008, 12:31:29 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on November 16, 2008, 02:23:21 PM
Different background and different figures.
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gamerMac/DCP_1434.jpg)

Cracking figures, well imagined and very well painted. The detailing is excellent as the guys have said. Presume the chap above is an Ibrox season ticket holder from his tie colours? lol
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 21, 2008, 01:05:48 PM: No definitely not a season ticket holder. I am not interested in that football thing.
Very deliberately picked red, yellow and blue not red, white and Blue. You have to be careful in this town (Glasgow).
It is supposed to be based on a REME tie I used to have.
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: Ignatieff on November 21, 2008, 03:16:59 PM: My apologies. I'm a Dynamo Ungern man myself
Title: Re: First attempt at pulp figure photographs
Post by: gamer Mac on November 21, 2008, 06:25:01 PM: No need for apologies.
I am sorry but I don't know who Dynamo Ungern are. As I said not into the footbal thing.