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Danny
Guest
I thought it only fare to offer some advice from my own field (Photographer and tutor for 20 years), that may help members capture
better photographs of their builds, especially as Im going to be getting your advice on the actual building
So, after many hours of work completing that bf 109 you want to show the world the fruits of your labour. You grab your camera, wipe down the living room table
and start clicking away. On inspection of the pics you see : Colour is wrong, its blurry and looks nothing like your pride and joy !, Oh but the ashtray sitting on the
unit on the other side of the living room looks perfect !
Here are a few tips that will improve your skills with your camera.
1. Know your cameras limitations..
If you want magazine quality pics of your aircraft you need a camera that offers the control you need to get them. The major control needed is the ability to set a custom white balance.
This stops your olive drab looking like a dark mustard or a navy blue. If your camera offers this control, read your manual and learn how to set it (Manual, small book that came in the box with the camera).
2. Use a tripod, bean-bag or just have your camera resting on a few books when you take the photograph. Its also helpful to use a remote switch or the timer if your camera has one.
3. Without light you have no photograph.
Natural window light, if available will offer correct colours but choosing the right time of day to get it will limit when you can capture images. Flash is harsh but can be improved by taping a small piece of tissue over the flash
to act as a diffuser.
4. When you get it right its always handy to know how you managed it, so take notes of what works and what dosnt.
If anyone has any specific questions I am happy to offer advice and hope to create some threads in the future based on building your own light-box and how to light backgrounds to show your models to the best of their ability.
Danny
better photographs of their builds, especially as Im going to be getting your advice on the actual building
So, after many hours of work completing that bf 109 you want to show the world the fruits of your labour. You grab your camera, wipe down the living room table
and start clicking away. On inspection of the pics you see : Colour is wrong, its blurry and looks nothing like your pride and joy !, Oh but the ashtray sitting on the
unit on the other side of the living room looks perfect !
Here are a few tips that will improve your skills with your camera.
1. Know your cameras limitations..
If you want magazine quality pics of your aircraft you need a camera that offers the control you need to get them. The major control needed is the ability to set a custom white balance.
This stops your olive drab looking like a dark mustard or a navy blue. If your camera offers this control, read your manual and learn how to set it (Manual, small book that came in the box with the camera).
2. Use a tripod, bean-bag or just have your camera resting on a few books when you take the photograph. Its also helpful to use a remote switch or the timer if your camera has one.
3. Without light you have no photograph.
Natural window light, if available will offer correct colours but choosing the right time of day to get it will limit when you can capture images. Flash is harsh but can be improved by taping a small piece of tissue over the flash
to act as a diffuser.
4. When you get it right its always handy to know how you managed it, so take notes of what works and what dosnt.
If anyone has any specific questions I am happy to offer advice and hope to create some threads in the future based on building your own light-box and how to light backgrounds to show your models to the best of their ability.
Danny