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It took a while to get that swamp woman shot right. The four smaller pics are all early shots that I wasn't satisfied with. The bright background makes the swamp seem shallow, like a stage set. A cool effect but not what I wanted here (would be cool for other pics tho). Adding the walled backdrop of her enclosure really helped (seems so obvious in hindsight). Also I wanted to frame the figure more so I used some black slopes and plates (arrows in top pciture) to gently funnel the eye toward the figure with lines. Then two small LED lights to catch some highlights.
Even with the final setup, it still takes many photos to get everything right; some foreground plants but not too many, no gaps in the backdrop, etc.
It's hard to see but there's a viewing window in the back there. I tried to get two SCP Foundation staff staring at the creature but getting their faces in the shot was a headache so I gave up on that.
Many people asked me about my setup. I hope the picture helps
in 200-300ml water 1-3 drops rinse aid,
in the droper guargum ( in 1000ml water 1/2 -1 teaspoon guargum) + foodcloring
fall high: 35cm ,sometimes higher
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Behind the scenes for this photo for Macro Mondays:
www.flickr.com/photos/mag3737/53146548963
I stood next to the window for several minutes trying to determine the height and angle at which the light would reveal the hexagons without being visually overwhelmed by the circular patterns on the crowns of the bolts. It took long enough that I worried the sunlight would completely change before I figured it out.
But I did, and then it took me another few minutes to figure out how I could get this relatively heavy object to hold still at just exactly the angle and position I needed it. I envisioned needlessly-complicated structures (requiring various equipment that I don't have) before I hit upon the idea of an open book.
This is my view of the diorama right before I start shooting. I'm either kneeling or sitting on the ground, so I can preview how the scene will look.
Along with moving the models and accessories around, I can swivel the base to get best view in relationship with the background.
If you cover up the bottom half of this photo with your hand, the magic takes place and scene comes into focus.
I'm amazed every time it happens. Really, how is this possible?
This is the setup for the smoking shots with 2 SB-26 with snoots (so the light won't enter the lens) and PW, as close as possible to the incense stick, an incense stick and a plate under it so it won't burn anything, in case it falls for some reason, tripod for the camera and a black background (bought at a nearby store for 1,00 Euro), tuns the lights off and keep shooting until the incense burns out, repeat procedure until you can't stand no more the smell of the incense :)
Keep the room a little ventilate so it would not have too much smoke or else you do not get much detail and you do not fall over with the smell :)
When you photograph this Smokey things they'll turn out kind of a blueish smoke on black background sometimes could be boring and dull after 300 shots of the same thing... but then,
on Photoshop, you invert or not the image and use the Hue/Saturation to create colors of the image, also could use lasso tool on certain parts to give different colors to the smoke.
Give wings to your imagination on this...
Any help give me a line.
Enjoy !!!
Rui
Take a look at the full article on the Lighting Mods blog page.
This Pictures features in the new movie from the International award producer Dean Omori take a look at the movie here.
I think that this setup explains itself. Enjoy if you want to try it yourself!
STROBIST INFO:
1x Canon 540EZ flashunit was used at 1/2 power, added with a Stripbox and placed behind angled translucent reflector.
Flash was fired by Cactus V6 transceiver.
The LED flashlight clamped on a lightstand on the left, was used as modeling light for focusing the camera.
"I'm" kicking back while I'm setting up for a shot. Never a fun time for "me" or Jem.
This will give you a clue what's hopefully coming in a few days. It's been a time searching for a new location to shoot in, choosing lighting, making sure shadows are working and fingers aren't poking through handbags -- all the usual of good Second Life photography. And then posing, and coordinating the poses with Jemmy. We don't have nearly enough to choose 4-8 for a good photo spread in the blog, but we're trying every possibility.
Gown by Elegance Boutique; shoes by KC Couture; prop cigarette holder by JCNY Collection (vintage); headdress by Yula Finesmith (vintage); pearl jewelry by Zuri Rayna; jeweled eyebrows by PurpleMoon.
Had a little mugshot session with myself today, and this is from the setup, before I added a backdrop, etc.
Strobist: NIkon SB-80 DX fired camera left via CyberSync, set at about 1/16 power and zoomed to about 70mm, through an umbrella. (At least I think it was at that point.) The camera was on a tripod, and I used the self-timer. The first time I've actually been happy with self-time shots!
More to come! Look for a mug shot soon at www.jcm-photo.com/blog
Apple Macbook Core Duo 1.83
Apple Cinema HD Display
Logitech Z4i Speakers
Wallpaper is Of Me and You by Psychopulse. It can be downloaded @ InterfaceLIFT
Mk2 10X microscope lens camera setup.
Using EOS to M42 adapter £5, set of M42 extension tubes £10. M42 to RMS cone £20 and a cheapish Olympus 10X plan lens £28. All new either from Ebay or Amazon.
The narrow end makes it easier to rest the lens on my hand and get a reasonable angle on a potential subject on a surface
MacBook Air setup for my recent video on Adobe CS6
MacBook Stand: www.amazon.com/dp/B000OOYECC/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=theadvo...
MacBook Case: www.amazon.com/dp/B004PZVE8S/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_til?tag...
A black plate is the background. That may also be the white reflector. A black shiny Plexiglas plate is the floor. That makes nice reflections. My light meter, some grips, the remote, a cloth for cleaning and some of the lenses are nearby. As I have no macro lenses, I use the extension rings. Works fine for the amateur and static objects. Some studio lights, remote controlled are also part of the system.