FollowerofDG Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 How can I get the best picture of my models? I’m not good at taking pictures as it is, but is it better to use natural light with a white background, a light box, or any other things. I don’t want to have to change the images much, as it messes with the true colors and quality. I have used natural light recently, but I always seem to have a shadow or reflection. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 You can get a cheap photo box on amazon with an inbuilt LED that folds away when not in use - it has a selection of coloured backgrounds that sit curved, i tend to just use the white one or some light blue card i have. Mine is similar to this one (sorry i couldn't find the one I ordered): Amazon photo box FollowerofDG and Surreal Cruelty 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5850378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerofDG Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Added to cart. Thanks for that! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5850387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovemberIX Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was use a tripod (or some other way to keep your camera in place) and a timer. Also, depending on the color of your model, dark or gradient backgrounds can look really great, though nowadays I prefer using terrain as a background. The last thing I can think of is using Macro mode if you have it, long and short, it's function is for taking pictures of small things close up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5851192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerofDG Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 I didn’t even consider a tripod. I’m pretty sure I have one the right size lying around somewhere. Thank you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5851292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surreal Cruelty Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I was looking at similar lightboxes earlier too, didn't realize there were some that came cheaply enough. I had something rigged, and wasn't ready to spend $60+ on one...this will actually work great as something to try out. 1 hour ago, FollowerofDG said: I didn’t even consider a tripod. I’m pretty sure I have one the right size lying around somewhere. Thank you. Also, if you are using your phone, turn voice command on. Then you don't have to worry about it shaking when you try to take the pic, you can just tell it to shoot after adjusting all of your settings. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5851319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerofDG Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Well, I greatly appreciate all the feedback and assistance from everyone. I’ll be purchasing a light box before long, I will attempt to find the tripod for my phone, and I will DEFINITELY use voice commands. Brilliant info! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5851349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 One of the things that has greatly helped balance out the colours of my pics using GWs hard cardboard play mats as backing, Magos Takatus and FollowerofDG 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5851422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerofDG Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just a follow up remark, but I purchased this light box. I haven’t used it yet, but I will be this coming week of a finished mode or two. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5856590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) I have a very similar light box (possibly even the same thing sold under a different brand here in the UK). I use my Panasonic Lumix to take the pictures and without digging through all the hundreds of settings I don't need to touch when taking pictures of anything else I couldn't get it to stop over-correcting for the glare from the white background sheet, but have had no issues since switching to the green one - Just in case you have the same issue. Edited August 14, 2022 by Cleon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5856766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerofDG Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Cleon said: I have a very similar light box (possibly even the same thing sold under a different brand here in the UK). I use my Panasonic Lumix to take the pictures and without digging through all the hundreds of settings I don't need to touch when taking pictures of anything else I couldn't get it to stop over-correcting for the glare from the white background sheet, but have had no issues since switching to the green one - Just in case you have the same issue. Ok, very nice to know. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/375215-images-and-pics/#findComment-5856826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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