Toy Photography - From Transformers to Non-Transformers

[Deceptic_Optic]

Care to show off your Toy Photographic skills? Here is a thread for everyone to show your talent with taking photos, either advices or tips that you could get the most out of your camera. enjoy and have fun guys.

Now to start of i just took photos of MARVEL SELECT JUGGERNAUT, MARVEL SELECT ABOMINATION, TWIN PACK MARVEL LEGENDS DEADPOOL and my very own favorite custom made MAVEL LEGENDS GAMBIT by customizer loosecollector; these photo was taken by a SLR CANON 450D set up with a light tent with black background and two 50 KW light on each side and just fiddled around with photo set-up in my SLR camera. and tadaa! enjoy guys :D

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1348.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1349.jpg

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[gamblor916]

Awesome pics!

[Hursticon]

Yeah man! :eek:
No kidding Deceptic, have you ever tried enquiring about a position as an Official Toy photographer for a company? - IMO you should consider it dude as those slow reveal shots are incredible dude! ;):cool:

[Deceptic_Optic]

Yeah man! :eek:
No kidding Deceptic, have you ever tried enquiring about a position as an Official Toy photographer for a company? - IMO you should consider it dude as those slow reveal shots are incredible dude! ;):cool:

Wish it was that easy, I love taking photos and I spend countless hours trying to get the best shots but i still think there are way better people doing these shots. beside i still feel like an amateur with my shots. I think the trick is good lighting and a nice set up on your camera and and whoola! but i still havent perfected that yet. but hursty thank for the feedback means alot makes me want to take more photos :cool:

[UltraMarginal]

Spectacular photos of spectacular figures. I'm tempted to have a go, but I know it will be so basic compared to the quality of your pics. Some time this week I'll look into posting some images.

[Dkaris]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/DSC_0038-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/DSC_0046-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/DSC_0082-1.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

here are a few that I have taken in the past:

HASSAAN Chop!!
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something I was reminded of by the in the dark photos above, creepy Quints.
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Can a guy reload his missiles in peace!?
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[C.J.]

Wish it was that easy, I love taking photos and I spend countless hours trying to get the best shots but i still think there are way better people doing these shots. beside i still feel like an amateur with my shots. I think the trick is good lighting and a nice set up on your camera and and whoola! but i still havent perfected that yet. but hursty thank for the feedback means alot makes me want to take more photos :cool:

Excellent shots! :)

Another factor contributing to them would be good details on the subject.

Keep the shots coming... Love to see more

C.J.

[SpeedBreaker]

A few of my Flickr pics:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/monsters2.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/MotU/HeManSkeletor.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/Anime/Saberrockin2.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

wow we are definitely getting some nice photos here and there...keep it coming guys

[The_Damned]

Here is one
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/8877/img4065a.jpg (http://img810.imageshack.us/i/img4065a.jpg/)

[The_Damned]

and another
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/360/img4050o.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/img4050o.jpg/)

[Hursticon]

These would have to be my best ones:
(And they're not that good :o)


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/Bruticus07.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/2010%20Acquisitions/DEC13ACQ-5.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/Bruticus10.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

Peace Out, Bruticus!

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[Robzy]

Some brilliant shots here guys!

[Meangreen]

Great thread everyone!

I'm getting papercuts on my eyes from the detail in some of your shots deceptic optic.

I'd love to see a photo of your set up.

[Deceptic_Optic]

haha will do soon just busy fixin it up its kinda a mess right now

[gamblor916]

Thanks to Deceptic Optics for helping me out with a few pics and showing his photo setup.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/231/img7562z.jpg

[The_Damned]

here is Prime resting after a hard day.

http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/1791/img5350i.jpg (http://img815.imageshack.us/i/img5350i.jpg/)

[5FDP]

Great shots Optics :cool: Whatever happened to you coming over to take photos of my collection :D

[Hursticon]

I'm diggin' that shot Damned. ;):D
Ol' Op looks quite at rest there. :p

[Dkaris]

i use a nikon D80

[Deceptic_Optic]

Great shots Optics :cool: Whatever happened to you coming over to take photos of my collection :D

im waitin for an invite hehehe

[5FDP]

im waitin for an invite hehehe

We'll organise something soon. Maybe when the Hornsby fair is on. Be prepared ;)

[liegeprime]

We'll organise something soon. Maybe when the Hornsby fair is on. Be prepared ;)

There's also the next fair in May if that doesnt pull through.:D:D Im so near I haven't seen it hehehehe

[5FDP]

There's also the next fair in May if that doesnt pull through.:D:D Im so near I haven't seen it hehehehe

Yeah... you're invited too *sigh* :D

[The_Damned]

Took some more photo's this arvo


http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5663/img5352a.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/img5352a.jpg/)


http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3887/img5357l.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/img5357l.jpg/)

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4816/img5368j.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/img5368j.jpg/)

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4221/img5389t.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/img5389t.jpg/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2825/img5373ud.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/img5373ud.jpg/)

my kids wanted to get a photo with optimus:)

[Hursticon]

LOL, he really likes that spot huh? :p
The best pic though is the last one - A new generation of TF fans! ;):cool:

[The_Damned]

LOL, he really likes that spot huh? :p
The best pic though is the last one - A new generation of TF fans! ;):cool:

i liked the spot and wanted to get a better pose going, yea the kids love transformers.

[Bartrim]

Pew Pew Zack!:D

[liegeprime]

Prime having heat stroke:p

[Meangreen]

Well, I thought I'd repost a few shots of mine that I still enjoy. Behold the magic of a wine box, desk-lamps, copy paper and an eight year old camera!

http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo232/Bullfinger/Random%20Toy%20Pics/Soundwave.jpg

http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo232/Bullfinger/Random%20Toy%20Pics/Everlovin.jpg

http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo232/Bullfinger/Random%20Toy%20Pics/Fastball1.jpg

[adds]

Nice close ups Deceptic :)

One I did of wheeljack a little while ago:

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9125/wheeljackblu.jpg

A friend bought me this guy in malaysia:

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4443/dudeg.jpg

[The_Damned]

that bottom one looks awesome love the reflection on the floor

[Stompy]

Wow those are some awesome shots from everyone. I don't have a flashy camera but occasionally get a decent one. One of my favorite shoots. Not perfect but the colours are vibrant and relatively clear. The figure is a gundam model kit of Shin Musha Gundam. It has a glossy finish hence the seemingly saturated colours.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Gundam/MG%20Shin%20Musha/MGShinMushaDenkoumaruclose.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/StompBrother/Gundam/MG%20Shin%20Musha/MGShinMushatorso.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

Yea, Saturated with Awesome Sauce!:cool:

[SpeedBreaker]

A few more of my misc toy pics: The A Team, Chun Li and Saber Lily.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/TheATeamfigures2.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/chunli.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/SaberLily.jpg

[Robzy]

Blammm! Zoweeee!!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/Warpath1.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/Warpath2.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/Warpath3.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/Warpath4.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/Warpath5.jpg

[adds]

Great photos Robzy. Love the pose and DOF in the last one. :)

[Hursticon]

I'm going to have to redo this shot with some decent lighting and with everyone present. :p

Here are my beloved Soundwaves:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/Soundwaves24-03-11.jpg

*I bloody-well forgot to grab ML Soundwave off of the shelf! :mad:

[gantz]

Fkn amazing waves of sound!!

Which Soundwave is the one up the back behind everyone Hurst?

[Hursticon]

Fkn amazing waves of sound!!

Which Soundwave is the one up the back behind everyone Hurst?

Cheers Gantz, can you tell which TF character I tend to favour? :p:cool:
The one up the back of everyone mate is Cybertron Soundwave;
A pretty darn cool figure and an interesting take on old 'Chrasimatic' himself :D - IMO, he's probably the design insperation behind the new Transformers: Prime Soundwave too! ;):cool:

[Deceptic_Optic]

I'm going to have to redo this shot with some decent lighting and with everyone present. :p

Here are my beloved Soundwaves:

*I bloody-well forgot to grab ML Soundwave off of the shelf! :mad:


nice photo man try to have white light and turn off your flash :)

[Hursticon]

nice photo man try to have white light and turn off your flash :)

Cheers dude! :D
Yeah, energy saving bulbs and photography at circa 1:00am aren't necessarily a good combination, for me anyway. :p

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1397.jpg

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[1AZRAEL1]

You have way too much time on your hands :p

Nah good shots man, always good photos from you.

[Deceptic_Optic]

You have way too much time on your hands :p

Nah good shots man, always good photos from you.


heheh na man had a day off yesterday, and its been a while since i posted something here :cool:

[Vector Prime]

:eek: Love the shots dude!

The eHobby Cyclonus one is very nice!

[Deceptic_Optic]

:eek: Love the shots dude!

The eHobby Cyclonus one is very nice!

thanks mate :cool:

[loophole]

love the spidey pic

[Hursticon]

Awesome pics Deceptic, you're truly a Master Toy Photographer! :eek::cool:
That Spidey shot is especially beautiful, it's so Broody and Dark - Awesome dude, simply Awesome! :D

[gamblor916]

Wow those shots are amazing Deceptic!

[Tober]

That's some nice shootin' there D_O :cool:

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah I concur, particularly a big fan of Kup, and Shadow (energon) Scyther.

[liegeprime]

you know those clear bots would prolly look eerily awesome when they stnd on those light up display stands I got from HobbyCo... you saw them deceptics when I bought them right... comes in Blue , red and Green:). Im buying a new digital cam soon not so sophisticated as your SLR but a bit better than what Im using right now . When I finally have it, Ill fiddle with it and take some shots I can contribute to this thread.:)

[Deceptic_Optic]

thanks guys, for all your kind words.

hursti - thanks mate i still have alot to improve on and other technics to perfect, you aint bad yourself keep practising ur photo skills. they are getting better everytime i see it.

liege - cant wait to see ur photos too :)

[Meangreen]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1385.jpg

Wow! Those are all some stunning shots, all of them. I'm totally digging MS Thor.

[Vector Prime]

Well, my photographic abilities are nowhere near as advanced as some of you other guys, but I put a few up in the action pose thread, which I've copied to here as well:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5633923759_3a19e7db0d_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5633926209_c4a38a8ce0_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5634509736_ee24a8cbb6_b.jpg

(Taken yesterday with a cheapie Olympus FE20 digital camera I have laying around at home)

[Hursticon]

Well, my photographic abilities are nowhere near as advanced as some of you other guys, but I put a few up in the action pose thread, which I've copied to here as well:

*snip*

(Taken yesterday with a cheapie Olympus FE20 digital camera I have laying around at home)

Man, that Nemesis Prime looks Badass there man and Megs has a full-on Samurai thing going on - Sweet pics dude! :D:cool:

[Vector Prime]

Man, that Nemesis Prime looks Badass there man and Megs has a full-on Samurai thing going on - Sweet pics dude! :D:cool:

Thanks mate - been playing around with the various settings on the camera to take better pics, but still have a long way to go (probably will require better camera equipment to achieve any further improvement though :p)

Yeah, I'm a massive fan of these two molds since one turns into the car I have and the other turns into the car I want (plus they both look totally badass in bot mode too) ;)

[Deceptic_Optic]

Thanks mate - been playing around with the various settings on the camera to take better pics, but still have a long way to go (probably will require better camera equipment to achieve any further improvement though :p)

Yeah, I'm a massive fan of these two molds since one turns into the car I have and the other turns into the car I want (plus they both look totally badass in bot mode too) ;)

nah ur camera is fine dude. all you need is better lighting, a white light would be better and something to kep your camera steady or even a tripod. hope this helps

[Vector Prime]

nah ur camera is fine dude. all you need is better lighting, a white light would be better and something to kep your camera steady or even a tripod. hope this helps

Noted. Will go hunting for a mini-tripod and some white lights :D

[Deceptic_Optic]

500kw preferred but can go lower. make sure you dont directly used the white light at the figure to prevent glare. once white light is acquired make sure you dont used flash on your camera

[Vector Prime]

500kw preferred but can go lower. make sure you dont directly used the white light at the figure to prevent glare. once white light is acquired make sure you dont used flash on your camera

Thanks for the advice mate.

I've been taking pics with the flash off and the macro setting on - I might experiment with the timer setting too (to obtain more stable shots in the interim).

But yeah, I think lighting is something I really need to look into (and if I start getting serious about photography, maybe even investing in an SLR :D)

[Deceptic_Optic]

cool bro. i can see some potential, keep the photos coming.

[Vector Prime]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P4170004.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P4170009.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P4170010.jpg

[Hursticon]

*snip*

Oh for the love of crap... :eek:
Man, those shots are insane! - Now I want that figure ridiculously! :D:cool:
(I love how in a matter of hours your shots improved 10 fold! :p)

[Vector Prime]

Oh for the love of crap... :eek:
Man, those shots are insane! - Now I want that figure ridiculously! :D:cool:
(I love how in a matter of hours your shots improved 10 fold! :p)

Thanks Hursty!

Hahaha... just been practicing and experimenting with different camera settings and lighting, but thanks for the compliments.

So I guess in another few hours, I'll be the stock photographer for Hasbro/TakTomy? :p

[Hursticon]

So I guess in another few hours, I'll be the stock photographer for Hasbro/TakTomy? :p

You, Heroic or Deceptic I reckon! :eek:

Double dipping perhaps, but I was really pleased with these:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/HeraldsofUnicron-02.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/HeraldsofUnicron-03.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/HeraldsofUnicron-04.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

lovely shots hursty and yes i am very please with those shot you are improving so fast i cant keep. a bit overexpose on last imag?e or is that the lighting you are looking for?

[Hursticon]

lovely shots hursty and yes i am very please with those shot you are improving so fast i cant keep. a bit overexpose on last imag?e or is that the lighting you are looking for?

Cheers dude. :D

Unfortunately overexposure on that last shot wasn't what i was going for and I'm not too sure why but Close shots of Scourge on a white background never seem to work out too well for me, I think it may have something to do with my camera being about 7-8 years old now - It's Digital but it's quality wasn't even measured in Megapixel's at the time. :p

I don't know, maybe it's also got something to do with the Blue/White spectrum of colours as the only other primary colour present in the pic is a tiny bit of red? :confused:

[Deceptic_Optic]

Cheers dude. :D

Unfortunately overexposure on that last shot wasn't what i was going for and I'm not too sure why but Close shots of Scourge on a white background never seem to work out too well for me, I think it may have something to do with my camera being about 7-8 years old now - It's Digital but it's quality wasn't even measured in Megapixel's at the time. :p

I don't know, maybe it's also got something to do with the Blue/White spectrum of colours as the only other primary colour present in the pic is a tiny bit of red? :confused:

I see how about try black or even just a plain dark background maybe that could work. what ive learnt so far is its not the camera that makes the photographer its the style and how they used it and different ways they use there lighting and background.

[Hursticon]

I see how about try black or even just a plain dark background maybe that could work. what ive learnt so far is its not the camera that makes the photographer its the style and how they used it and different ways they use there lighting and background.

That makes a lot of sense actually dude, light on dark and dark on light - So I might give that a go next time and you are right, it's certainly not the camera that makes the photographer but the eye of the beholder. ;):)

[Deceptic_Optic]

Just cant get enough of this bad boy so i took more photos :o

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1396.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1394.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1392.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1393.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1391.jpg

Marvel Universe 19"inch Galactus with Silver Surfer

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1388.jpg

Sh Figuarts Mask Rider Black

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1387.jpg

Sh Figuarts Mask Rider Black RX

[liegeprime]

That makes a lot of sense actually dude, light on dark and dark on light - So I might give that a go next time and you are right, it's certainly not the camera that makes the photographer but the eye of the beholder. ;):)

You can usefor cheap backgrounds those colored big craft papers, comes in various colors just lay it on the standing area and half rising as the background you'll get a smooth background gradation...:)

[Hursticon]

You can usefor cheap backgrounds those colored big craft papers, comes in various colors just lay it on the standing area and half rising as the background you'll get a smooth background gradation...:)

Ah! :D
Cheers for the tip Liege, that sounds like a pretty good idea IMO. :cool:

@Deceptic_Optic:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/omfg.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Whilst I still have a long way to go before I catch up with Deceptic_Optic, my partner in crime, Agent Meister and I have been experimenting with different lighting and background. :p

And here are the results:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P4210016.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P4210017.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P4210012.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

Whilst I still have a long way to go before I catch up with Deceptic_Optic, my partner in crime, Agent Meister and I have been experimenting with different lighting and background. :p

And here are the results:

*SNIP*
*SNIP*
*SNIP*



Nice pics VP im lovin the shots, straight away i know its a hasbro jazz cos of its white yellowish colour hehehe :p which mean you are using either white light or the sunlight, keep the photos coming practice makes it perfect.

[Deceptic_Optic]

A different approach now using white background not really sure if im happy with this shots, maybe content is a better word for it. maybe i should stay with black background? :confused:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1415.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1413.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1414.jpg
TMNT
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1416.jpg
SOTA KEN AND RYU
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1417.jpg
SCORPION AND SUBZERO
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1418.jpg
MIGHTY MUGGZ DECEPTICONS
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1419.jpg
MIGHTY MUGGZ AUTOBOTS
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1405.jpg
SHAIDER
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1404.jpg
MASK RIDER BLACK
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1420.jpg
TF ANIMATED AUTOBOTS
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1409.jpg
DECEPTICVERSE'S CURRENT WRECKERS CREW
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1412.jpg
19"inches GALACTUS - it was so hard to take a photo of this mammoth size figure but manage to take a picture in whole
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1406.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1407.jpg
UNITED/GENERATIONS PERCEPTOR modified right optics similar to LSOW


http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1411.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1410.jpg
same shots but with different lighting positions and angle

[Vector Prime]

Nice pics VP im lovin the shots, straight away i know its a hasbro jazz cos of its white yellowish colour hehehe :p which mean you are using either white light or the sunlight, keep the photos coming practice makes it perfect.

Thanks mate, but I just saw your pics of RTS Jazz in the review thread.... puts mine to shame :o

[Deceptic_Optic]

Thanks mate, but I just saw your pics of RTS Jazz in the review thread.... puts mine to shame :o

now now dont get discourage, as long you have the passion let it drive you to take better shots i still believe ive got lot to learn.

[Hursticon]

Whilst I still have a long way to go before I catch up with Deceptic_Optic, my partner in crime, Agent Meister and I have been experimenting with different lighting and background. :p

And here are the results:

*snip*

Man, VP you are making Awesome progress dude and I knew that post in the other thread was but a taste! - Well done! :eek::D


A different approach now using white background not really sure if im happy with this shots, maybe content is a better word for it. maybe i should stay with black background? :confused:

*snip*

TMNT

IMO, purely based on where their Mold design stems from, I reckon these particular Turtles would look far better suited to a Black Background with possibly the use of a faded colour filter or technique of some kind. :)
I reckon if you can achieve that somehow, I reckon you'd easily capture the mood that these guys exude. ;):cool:


*snip*

SCORPION AND SUBZERO

These Guys more or less Have to be on a Black Background, that is all that they need IMO. :)


*snip*

MIGHTY MUGGZ DECEPTICONS

*snip*

MIGHTY MUGGZ AUTOBOTS

The white background suits these guys perfectly dude and I love the positioning you've given each member of each group with the scale of Power and Importance extremely clear and evident - That is an excellent and very noteworthy detail dude. ;):cool:


*snip*

SHAIDER

I saw this figure at your place dude and I've always felt that it reminds me of Alpha-5 from MM Power Rangers. :p
With the high use of Reflective, Metallic and Chrome paint apps on this guy Deceptic, I reckon a Black Background would be better suited but with the use of well positioned lights to get some nice reflections going off of him. ;)


*snip*

MASK RIDER BLACK

These guys just look incredible in both Stills and Motion photography! :D
I feel that with his Matte Black finish, he works rather well on a White Background but I also think he'd work just as well on a Black Background which speaks volumes of these Kamen Rider figure's versatility. :cool:


*snip*

TF ANIMATED AUTOBOTS

Ah, see where this shot bucks the method of the Mighty Muggs, this shot is great too but my only critique would be Arcee's position as her Back Pack Wings are doing exactly what Scourge did in my photo in that the White is coming across as washed out against the background. :o
I reckon if you can switch her place with Bumblebee maybe, it might help to alleviate that issue - Interestingly though, Ratchet doesn't suffer the same problem due to the shadows he's casting upon himself. :confused::cool:


*snip*

DECEPTICVERSE'S CURRENT WRECKERS CREW

This shot is just great, purely great - The only thing it could benefit from is a Background scene of Scrap Metal. :p:D


*snip*
19"inches GALACTUS - it was so hard to take a photo of this mammoth size figure but manage to take a picture in whole

I know what you mean by this figure's Epic Size and because of that, it would be an absolute effort to get a proper shot of him, of which you have absolutely accomplished dude! :eek::cool:
I think this guy could also benefit from a Black but Star-y Background (Something akin to a Hubble Telescope Photograph ;)) with well positioned lights to show off his stunning Metallic paint apps. :D:cool:


*snip*

UNITED/GENERATIONS PERCEPTOR modified right optics similar to LSOW

*snip*

same shots but with different lighting positions and angle

These shots are just awesome man, Black or White - It doesn't matter as the Angles and Lighting are perfect on each, though I must say I favour the second shot of Kup IMO. :eek:


All in all dude, you continue to prove in my mind that you're an excellent photographer and these shots, like all of yours, prove that you've a keen eye for detail. ;):cool:


Thanks mate, but I just saw your pics of RTS Jazz in the review thread.... puts mine to shame :o

Dude, as Deceptic says - Don't be discouraged dude as whilst I consider Deceptic to be one of the best photographers that I've seen here on the boards, closely followed by Heroic, You are easily screaming towards them man (Probably something to do with that sexy-ass car of yours :p). ;)

I don't get put off by you guys, I use you all as inspiration to try and better my own shots because whilst I know I'll never be a World Class photographer, nor do I intend to be, I'd like to try and convey certain things in my shots that I see in my Mind's Eye and every little piece of advice helps. :)

Keep up your efforts VP, those shots of 'Meister' and DOTM Shockwave are friggin' awesome man and are highly indicative of your efforts and progressing skills. :cool:

[Deceptic_Optic]

IMO, purely based on where their Mold design stems from, I reckon these particular Turtles would look far better suited to a Black Background with possibly the use of a faded colour filter or technique of some kind. :)
I reckon if you can achieve that somehow, I reckon you'd easily capture the mood that these guys exude. ;):cool:

point taken, thanks man. yeah i know but this shots where just test i guess i wasn't really happy with most of them and they're a bit rushed i really like the black bacground with my shots




These Guys more or less Have to be on a Black Background, that is all that they need IMO. :)

same thoughts:cool:




The white background suits these guys perfectly dude and I love the positioning you've given each member of each group with the scale of Power and Importance extremely clear and evident - That is an excellent and very noteworthy detail dude. ;):cool:

now i really like this shots might try taking photos outdoors next time, for different effects.




I saw this figure at your place dude and I've always felt that it reminds me of Alpha-5 from MM Power Rangers. :p
With the high use of Reflective, Metallic and Chrome paint apps on this guy Deceptic, I reckon a Black Background would be better suited but with the use of well positioned lights to get some nice reflections going off of him. ;)

Hahaha funny you said that this was actually from a 90's japanese series similar to mask rider black back in the 90's, aw man love this pick as it gives back memories of my childhood. I think i have done one of this in black background not sure if i posted it here though



These guys just look incredible in both Stills and Motion photography! :D
I feel that with his Matte Black finish, he works rather well on a White Background but I also think he'd work just as well on a Black Background which speaks volumes of these Kamen Rider figure's versatility. :cool:

love this one too :cool:




Ah, see where this shot bucks the method of the Mighty Muggs, this shot is great too but my only critique would be Arcee's position as her Back Pack Wings are doing exactly what Scourge did in my photo in that the White is coming across as washed out against the background. :o
I reckon if you can switch her place with Bumblebee maybe, it might help to alleviate that issue - Interestingly though, Ratchet doesn't suffer the same problem due to the shadows he's casting upon himself. :confused::cool:

i rushed this one...heheh isnt it obvious




This shot is just great, purely great - The only thing it could benefit from is a Background scene of Scrap Metal. :p:D

or pile of a scrapped Decepticon army




I know what you mean by this figure's Epic Size and because of that, it would be an absolute effort to get a proper shot of him, of which you have absolutely accomplished dude! :eek::cool:
I think this guy could also benefit from a Black but Star-y Background (Something akin to a Hubble Telescope Photograph ;)) with well positioned lights to show off his stunning Metallic paint apps. :D:cool:

i definitely want to try new backgrounds, its just so hard to create em nowdays since i dont print stuff anymore. :(




These shots are just awesome man, Black or White - It doesn't matter as the Angles and Lighting are perfect on each, though I must say I favour the second shot of Kup IMO. :eek:

likewise second shot of kup but a it more faded background



All in all dude, you continue to prove in my mind that you're an excellent photographer and these shots, like all of yours, prove that you've a keen eye for detail. ;):cool:

thanks for the kind words hope to see more photos from you and Vector Prime and the rest of the members. keep the photos coming! I love different way speople take their photos

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1438.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1437.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1436.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1435.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1434.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1433.jpg

decided to stick with black background, played with light angles and camera positioning

....and some old once that i thought should be on this thread

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1439.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1442.jpg

[Hursticon]

Dude, with that new Turtles shot a certain song came to my head that is performed by the group: Lonely Island and references, amongst many things, going to the movies alone. :p
Seriously man, that shot is awesome, great angle, great lighting, great contrasting background and great subject matter! :eek::cool:

The same goes for Deadpool and Spidey, but are the 2 Hulk pics old? - I ask because they seem slightly out of focus in certain areas where I think you might of been trying to highlight other areas? - Not a critique or judgement, just curiosity. :)

I remember the last 2 shots and honestly, I absolutely love that shot of Blastoff/Explorer approaching BB from behind whilst he deals with Bruticus/Colossos! :D:cool:

Also, please don't think I was judging or critiquing your previous shots dude, I only intended to give my opinion and suggestions. :D
I'd like to see you continue to experiment with more backgrounds dude as I think it'll only be of benefit and honestly, I would never of picked any of those shots to be rushed man - If you did?, you fooled me well. :p
I guess that's why they call you Deceptic Optic. ;):D

[Deceptic_Optic]

Dude, with that new Turtles shot a certain song came to my head that is performed by the group: Lonely Island and references, amongst many things, going to the movies alone. :p
Seriously man, that shot is awesome, great angle, great lighting, great contrasting background and great subject matter! :eek::cool:

The same goes for Deadpool and Spidey, but are the 2 Hulk pics old? - I ask because they seem slightly out of focus in certain areas where I think you might of been trying to highlight other areas? - Not a critique or judgement, just curiosity. :)

I remember the last 2 shots and honestly, I absolutely love that shot of Blastoff/Explorer approaching BB from behind whilst he deals with Bruticus/Colossos! :D:cool:

Also, please don't think I was judging or critiquing your previous shots dude, I only intended to give my opinion and suggestions. :D
I'd like to see you continue to experiment with more backgrounds dude as I think it'll only be of benefit and honestly, I would never of picked any of those shots to be rushed man - If you did?, you fooled me well. :p
I guess that's why they call you Deceptic Optic. ;):D

hahaha nah man your all good its good feedback actually, and i did say in the beginning of my post that i wasnt really happy with some of the shots but content and some i did rush, *got over excited cos its actually my first time taking new pics and not entirely using transformers as my subjects*. I always try to strive for perfection its kidna bad habit but hey always love the result. As for the hulks i intended to "blurr" out some area and highlight the rest which again your correct, im amaze for your eye on detail my friend. really apprciate the comments :cool:

[STL]

Great pics, Optics! Just whoa, on the BB one.

[Deceptic_Optic]

Great pics, Optics! Just whoa, on the BB one.

thanks STL :cool:

[Hursticon]

Took these whilst taking the other shots of my acquisitions today, so figured I might post them here:

Tidalwave:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TidalwaveProfile.jpg


Primus:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/PrimusProfile.jpg


Omega Supreme:

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/OmegaSupremeProfile.jpg

[valkyrie_76]

Man great photos guys.......love to do that with some of the things I have but I dont have a camera apart from the one on the phone at the moment.

I suppose the only real photos I have taken apart from the point and click are these two.

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/21052009687.jpg

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i354/valkyrie1976/21052009726.jpg

For some unknown reason I wanted to take a photo of these small flowers growing out of the rock wall at Stirling Castle in Scotland. Such beautiful colour coming out of something cold and dreary and plus one overlooking the cemetery high up.

Those were taken with my Nokia N96.....just sit, point and click.

[Vector Prime]

Took these whilst taking the other shots of my acquisitions today, so figured I might post them here:

Tidalwave:
**SNIP**

Primus:
**SNIP**

Omega Supreme:
**SNIP**

Awesome pics Hursty!

I especially love the Primus one since I've just finished watching the entire Cybertron/Galaxy Force series on DVD and he's totally bad ass - you've done him justice! :p


Man great photos guys.......love to do that with some of the things I have but I dont have a camera apart from the one on the phone at the moment.

I suppose the only real photos I have taken apart from the point and click are these two.

**SNIP**

**SNIP**

For some unknown reason I wanted to take a photo of these small flowers growing out of the rock wall at Stirling Castle in Scotland. Such beautiful colour coming out of something cold and dreary and plus one overlooking the cemetery high up.

Those were taken with my Nokia N96.....just sit, point and click.

They're not bad for something that was taken with a phone's camera Valks!

IIRC, the N96 features a Carl Zeiss lens - which means nothing to me, but someone once told me that they're one of the paramount manufacturers of lens and optics (so that may have something to do with it) :D

[Deceptic_Optic]

sorry guys a bit rushed on this one didnt get to clean the dust build ups :(

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1444.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1445.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1446.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1447.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1448.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1449.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1450.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1451.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1452.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1453.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1454.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1455.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1456.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1457.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1458.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1459.jpg

[Vector Prime]

@Deceptic_Optic - no comment, just :eek:

[UltraMarginal]

those little guys pose remarkably well, and Nice photos.

I really dig the flowers in the parapet.

[Hursticon]

Man great photos guys.......love to do that with some of the things I have but I dont have a camera apart from the one on the phone at the moment.

I suppose the only real photos I have taken apart from the point and click are these two.

*snip*

For some unknown reason I wanted to take a photo of these small flowers growing out of the rock wall at Stirling Castle in Scotland. Such beautiful colour coming out of something cold and dreary and plus one overlooking the cemetery high up.

Those were taken with my Nokia N96.....just sit, point and click.

Valk, those shots are damn nice for a camera phone dude, the flowers are indeed nice but for me - I like what's in the background most as I love graveyards and especially old ones as the headstone's of those passed can often tell quite a story and impart quite a bit of history. ;):)

I hope we get to see some more shots from you in the future dude. :cool:


Awesome pics Hursty!

I especially love the Primus one since I've just finished watching the entire Cybertron/Galaxy Force series on DVD and he's totally bad ass - you've done him justice! :p

Cheers dude :D,
I've never seen them myself as I just couldn't get into the series but I am a fan of big robots and especially ones that attempt the destruction of the Chaos Bringer! :D


sorry guys a bit rushed on this one didnt get to clean the dust build ups :(

*snip*

Again, rushed? - where? ;)
Seriously man, those are the best pics I've seen of those guys yet and they do an excellent job of selling their poseability, personality and complete awesomeness perfectly! :D
Once again, incredible shots dude and I now cannot wait to get my own set of Not-Reflector! :cool:

[Dkaris]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4647664776_03516721b0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4647004321_7eb0e6de31_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4648735505_c61ca39903_z.jpg

my favourite: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4655496070_fda6122746_z.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Wasn't too keen on this guy until I picked him up on clearance for $7 - he's actually pretty cool. :)

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P5050007.jpg

[Hursticon]

Wasn't too keen on this guy until I picked him up on clearance for $7 - he's actually pretty cool. :)

*snip*

Man VP! - That shot makes that little guy look SO cool! :eek::D


I've finally gotten around to taking a new shot of my entire Soundwave Collection! :D:D:D


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/Soundwaves14-05-11.jpg

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

LOL, theres some good stuff here. Here are some shots of my new fave toy Scareglow which I think were the best.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_TttSgLX0UJs/Tcqo2Dba6JI/AAAAAAAAEt4/4uFqY6dTzcE/s800/IMG_58583.jpg


I have also discovered how tricky it can be getting the glow effect to look good in a photo. He has conquered Black Rock Shooter!


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_TttSgLX0UJs/TcqpOJ7JklI/AAAAAAAAEvg/oehwQnU8ADo/s800/IMG_5885%5B3%5D.jpg

[Vector Prime]

I quite like the new deluxe mold of Starscream from the DOTM line (even with his honking big MechTech weapon and all) :

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P5160004.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P5160009.jpg

[Hursticon]

LOL, theres some good stuff here. Here are some shots of my new fave toy Scareglow which I think were the best.

*snip*

I have also discovered how tricky it can be getting the glow effect to look good in a photo. He has conquered Black Rock Shooter!

*snip*

Those are some great shots man as that figure/character is really cool IMO and I reckon it would be a fun challenge getting him to show his awesome glow gimmick on camera - Well done dude. :D:cool:


I quite like the new deluxe mold of Starscream from the DOTM line (even with his honking big MechTech weapon and all) :

*snip*

Ooh... Those are some nice shots man, Starscream really stands out against that wood panelling - Interesting that he's retained his Tats. :cool:
(I'm really not liking those MechTech weapons, I dunno why but they just really irk me :o)

I really like that 2nd shot too, it's a great profile shot man - just the slightest bit of over-exposure causing the lit-up areas to 'flare' if you know what I mean, it's something I'm trying to work out of my own shots so if I can figure out how to avoid it I'll let you know. ;):)

[kristofferrer]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4647664776_03516721b0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4647004321_7eb0e6de31_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4648735505_c61ca39903_z.jpg

my favourite: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4655496070_fda6122746_z.jpg

I likes these shots.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Those are some great shots man as that figure/character is really cool IMO and I reckon it would be a fun challenge getting him to show his awesome glow gimmick on camera - Well done dude. :D:cool:

really like that 2nd shot too, it's a great profile shot man - just the slightest bit of over-exposure causing the lit-up areas to 'flare' if you know what I mean, it's something I'm trying to work out of my own shots so if I can figure out how to avoid it I'll let you know. ;):)

Cheers man. :D Scareglow is a challenge. I can do a good shot of just him glowing, but if (like in the second photo) you want someone else in there it's hard to have lots of glow and still be able to see the other character. Even went to the effort of 'light painting' BRS, but the light was too strong, no matter what I tried. I just had an idea now actually... Hmmmmmm.

The flare is an age old issue. Maybe a diffuser of some sort over the harsher light source. I have found putting just a piece of blank paper over a light source (such as a torch) manages to provide enough light without the intensity ruining the shot.

[kaiden]

Some Megatron fun:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=242821&postcount=45

[liegeprime]

Cheers man. :D Scareglow is a challenge. I can do a good shot of just him glowing, but if (like in the second photo) you want someone else in there it's hard to have lots of glow and still be able to see the other character. Even went to the effort of 'light painting' BRS, but the light was too strong, no matter what I tried. I just had an idea now actually... Hmmmmmm.

The flare is an age old issue. Maybe a diffuser of some sort over the harsher light source. I have found putting just a piece of blank paper over a light source (such as a torch) manages to provide enough light without the intensity ruining the shot.

Hmm Id like to try that glow thingie since Ive got the glow in the dark variant Specter figure, but freakin cant figure out my camera:p:p it keeps giving me bright everything , or just a dull glowing thing, aaargh, well done Tets!

[Vector Prime]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/P5210005.jpg

[gdmetro]

What type of cameras/lenses are you guys using? I'm finding that my cheap ass camera is crap and no matter what I do... i need a better one :rolleyes:

[Vector Prime]

What type of cameras/lenses are you guys using? I'm finding that my cheap ass camera is crap and no matter what I do... i need a better one :rolleyes:

I'm using a cheapie Olympus FE-20 I had lying around the house so it's far from being an expensive SLR camera.

[Hursticon]

What type of cameras/lenses are you guys using? I'm finding that my cheap ass camera is crap and no matter what I do... i need a better one :rolleyes:


I'm using a cheapie Olympus FE-20 I had lying around the house so it's far from being an expensive SLR camera.

Yep, the right lighting, proper focus and minimal handling of the camera is all one really needs. ;)

Great shot VP, it took me about 20secs to realise that the giant grey bit in the top right hand corner of the photo was his bloody MechTech weapon and not his fist :p, it's an excellent shot as he is an interesting figure - Especially with how his rotor blades fold around him to make a 4-point harness/bandolier. :cool:

[Vector Prime]

Yep, the right lighting, proper focus and minimal handling of the camera is all one really needs. ;)

Great shot VP, it took me about 20secs to realise that the giant grey bit in the top right hand corner of the photo was his bloody MechTech weapon and not his fist :p, it's an excellent shot as he is an interesting figure - Especially with how his rotor blades fold around him to make a 4-point harness/bandolier. :cool:

Cheers Hursty!

Yes, he's definitely a very awesome and interesting figure.

I don't care too much for his Meh-Tech weapon though - it's just big and lame. :p

[Hursticon]

I don't care too much for his Meh-Tech weapon though - it's just big and lame. :p

I'm so using that! :D
That's the best way I've seen it described: Meh-Tech. ;):cool:

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

What type of cameras/lenses are you guys using? I'm finding that my cheap ass camera is crap and no matter what I do... i need a better one :rolleyes:

I use a canon A640. Picked it up in Japan and I don't think it has ever been released here. It is sexier than a point and click, but not as complex as an SLR. Cheaper too! Lots of manual setting options, which I find I must have now. Can't stand cameras that have auto-everything!:D

[Vector Prime]

I'm so using that! :D
That's the best way I've seen it described: Meh-Tech. ;):cool:

I'm trademarking that - you need to pay me royalties for it's usage (need the money for all the lawsuits). :p

[Hursticon]

I'm trademarking that - you need to pay me royalties for it's usage (need the money for all the lawsuits). :p

Only if I can call you Gene from now on. :p

[Hursticon]

Well, wasn't able to get the light that I wanted but I figured; Stuff It! :D
Here are some shot I took of my recently acquired Soul of Chogokin: Tekkaman Blade with Pegas:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-02.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-03.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-04.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-05.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-06.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-07.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-08.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-09.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-10.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-11.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/TekkamanBlade-12.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

Well, wasn't able to get the light that I wanted but I figured; Stuff It! :D
Here are some shot I took of my recently acquired Soul of Chogokin: Tekkaman Blade with Pegas:
*SNIP*


dude! :eek:WOOOOOOOOW!

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1464.jpg
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[Hursticon]

dude! :eek:WOOOOOOOOW!

Hehe, cheers dude :D, but...


http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1466.jpg

I am seriously in love with this shot dude - Holy S***! :eek::eek::eek:
Every one of those pics dude are awesome and the lighting totally sets the right mood and tone. ;):D

Brilliant, simply brilliant! :cool:

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1480.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1479.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1486.jpg
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http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1487.jpg

[Vector Prime]

:eek: x 1,000,000

I have nothing left to say about your pics Deceptic_Optic.

[Hursticon]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1479.jpg


+



http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1487.jpg


=


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/head20explode.jpg

[gamblor916]

That last pic is so sweet :D

[5FDP]

That last pic is so sweet :D

It's from the movie Scanners ;) :D

[Deceptic_Optic]

That last pic is so sweet :D

thanks dude

[Hursticon]

Just a couple of quick snaps of the Melbourne CBD's Target Centre Lego Display:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/02-TargetCentreLegoDisplay-01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/02-TargetCentreLegoDisplay-02.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/02-TargetCentreLegoDisplay-03.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Playing around with my new camera and decided to take some random portraits:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5835702246_08d1484953_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5279/5835154203_1eebfd60f5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/5835158815_fa4dc43ba3_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5835163661_0bd03fe6bf_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/5835168855_b13c81edd0_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5835727486_6e12659657_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/5835733466_586cc92dab_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/5835204101_ff161f0aed_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5039/5835754652_faf3a28a0b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/5835191159_10bf76a4ea_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/5835186073_d67fc09d29_b.jpg

[Hursticon]

Some nice photos there dude, looks like the new Camera has quite a bit of potential in your hands too - More I say, More! :D

[liegeprime]

Nice shots guys! Hursty those Lego pics make me miss my lego town set -up... sigh cant afford the space lost to it though :o:p. What camera did you use VP? is it an DSLR one?

[Vector Prime]

Some nice photos there dude, looks like the new Camera has quite a bit of potential in your hands too - More I say, More! :D

Cheers Hursty!

Being a DSLR, it's got quite a lot of manual adjustments, so it'll take me awhile to figure out the best settings.


What camera did you use VP? is it an DSLR one?

Yeah, I caved in and bought a DSLR - Canon EOS 550D - best bang for your bucks 'entry level' DSLR on the market at the moment (according to people in the know).

[Deceptic_Optic]

Cheers Hursty!

Being a DSLR, it's got quite a lot of manual adjustments, so it'll take me awhile to figure out the best settings.



Yeah, I caved in and bought a DSLR - Canon EOS 550D - best bang for your bucks 'entry level' DSLR on the market at the moment (according to people in the know).

good choice bro :D now will see vector primes at his best shots...love the shots dude, cant wait to see more.

[gamblor916]

Nice shots VP!
Which kit did you get for the 550D? Single or twin lens? I'm thinking about getting a DSLR later after I see the outcome of my tax return.

[5FDP]

Yeah, I caved in and bought a DSLR - Canon EOS 550D - best bang for your bucks 'entry level' DSLR on the market at the moment (according to people in the know).

My wife got one of those recently (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10378). It is a very good camera although we're still trying to work out most of the features and which lens is best for outdoor / indoor shots :o

[Deceptic_Optic]

My wife got one of those recently (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10378). It is a very good camera although we're still trying to work out most of the features and which lens is best for outdoor / indoor shots :o

im willing to help, if you need tips just post it on this thread. il try to answer as much as i can :) as for anyone else feel free to ask about cameras and setting.

[5FDP]

im willing to help, if you need tips just post it on this thread. il try to answer as much as i can :) as for anyone else feel free to ask about cameras and setting.

Thanks for the offer :)

[Vector Prime]

good choice bro :D now will see vector primes at his best shots...love the shots dude, cant wait to see more.

Lol - thanks mate. I still have a long way to go before I'm at your level. :)


Nice shots VP!
Which kit did you get for the 550D? Single or twin lens? I'm thinking about getting a DSLR later after I see the outcome of my tax return.

I went the single lens kit since the included lenses they give you are pretty ordinary anyway (according to a couple of friends in the know), so what you save you can invest in better lenses down the track (if you so choose to).


My wife got one of those recently (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=10378). It is a very good camera although we're still trying to work out most of the features and which lens is best for outdoor / indoor shots :o

I have the single lens kit, so I don't have a choice (in terms of lens selection), but it's more the different settings and adjustments that are baffling me at the moment.

I'm a newbie to the world of photography and this is my first SLR, so it's trial and error as I go along. :o

[Vector Prime]

Some more random pics:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0456.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0353.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0318.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0547.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0417.jpg

[Hursticon]

Some more great shots dude, but the Jetfire and Nemesis Prime shots are friggin' fantastic man! - You've managed to capture quite a bit of motion and emotion in that pair mate. :eek::D:cool:

[tron07]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0547.jpg


just a tip, when you play with shallow DOF, try to focus on the part you want to show... in this case I think should be the head instead of the chest. :D

In the other pics you posted, some of them turn out very nice, like Starscream's head. Galvy head is off focus while the focus point is at his gun. To make the whole galvy in focus, you probably need to close the appature or select a bigger F number.

[tron07]

Nice shots VP!
Which kit did you get for the 550D? Single or twin lens? I'm thinking about getting a DSLR later after I see the outcome of my tax return.

550D is replaced by 600D already, feature wise its pretty similar except the swiel LCD. So lots of shops are droping the price of the 550D.

[tron07]

Not much to share, got some old stuffs sitting in my photobucket

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/tron07/TF%20Toys/RM01bot.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/tron07/TF%20Toys/Cybertron%20RID/OmegaPrime016.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/tron07/TF%20Toys/Cybertron%20RID/OmegaPrime025.jpg

[Hursticon]

Some nice pics for old ones Tron, especially Magnus, have you got any more dude? :cool:

[tron07]

havent got time to open the toys, let alone to take photos :D

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1498.jpg
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http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1508.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1507.jpg

[tron07]

Open the appature slight bigger so the whole figure is in focus while the back is out of focus.

Shadow is quite strong, put something reflective like a mirror, alluminuim foil at the other end of the light source to reduce the shadow.

[Hursticon]

Stunning! - Simply Stunning! :eek:

Very glad to see some new pics from you Deceptic, well done with the shots of the Joes man as I found it hard not having the sunlight wash things out with yellow light - Might of been the time of day I took them though... :p
The Kamen Riders are too damn photogenic - This one looks especially evil and does well to be emerging from the darkness! ;):D

Where have you been Tron07? :p, it sounds like you've got a bit of knowledge on the subject and we love any input we can get that'll point us in the right direction so feel free to post some more suggestions dude and that goes for anyone viewing this thread. :cool:

[Deceptic_Optic]

Stunning! - Simply Stunning! :eek:

Very glad to see some new pics from you Deceptic, well done with the shots of the Joes man as I found it hard not having the sunlight wash things out with yellow light - Might of been the time of day I took them though... :p
The Kamen Riders are too damn photogenic - This one looks especially evil and does well to be emerging from the darkness! ;):D

Thanks Hursty thought id keep the thread open and i am getting rusty with my shots hehehe i need new ways to take photos.


Open the appature slight bigger so the whole figure is in focus while the back is out of focus.

Shadow is quite strong, put something reflective like a mirror, alluminuim foil at the other end of the light source to reduce the shadow.

point taken mate, cheers! :cool:

[Accel]

Made Gills look damn scary dude :D then again the tentacles help XD


This is probably the best thread to ask this in but has anyone made their own lightbox? I keep looking at different guides and some say use tissue paper for the sides while others say T-shirts @_@ anyone know whats best

[Deceptic_Optic]

Made Gills look damn scary dude :D then again the tentacles help XD


This is probably the best thread to ask this in but has anyone made their own lightbox? I keep looking at different guides and some say use tissue paper for the sides while others say T-shirts @_@ anyone know whats best

not really sure but i saw a box with white cloths on each side as long as it elimates glare as far as i know should be ok. i was going to try it before but didnt really have the patience so just bought myself one instead :D

[adds]

Made Gills look damn scary dude :D then again the tentacles help XD


This is probably the best thread to ask this in but has anyone made their own lightbox? I keep looking at different guides and some say use tissue paper for the sides while others say T-shirts @_@ anyone know whats best


not really sure but i saw a box with white cloths on each side as long as it elimates glare as far as i know should be ok. i was going to try it before but didnt really have the patience so just bought myself one instead :D

I made a lightbox awhile ago using a cardboard box and thin cotton material my wife had lying around :rolleyes:. Like D_O said, as long as it softens the light it should be OK.
The images in the post here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=224045&postcount=33) were taken using that lightbox.

If you have a couple of spare dollars you can pick one up on ebay rather cheaply and you will end up with a better result in the end.

[tron07]

Instead of light box, I use a lamp and angle it towards a piece of cardboard (white/yellow/blue/etc)to reflect back the light. Another thing I always use is those car window shade, those you can fold and easy to keep. Also use bounce flash instead of direct, bounce towards the celling, the wall behind the camera, the side, etc (better still if you can remote trigger the flash)

http://di108.shoppingshadow.com/images/di/77/4f/44/676c6b3861504f6d4d47535138455857507177-149x149-0-0.jpg



Where have you been Tron07? :p, it sounds like you've got a bit of knowledge on the subject and we love any input we can get that'll point us in the right direction so feel free to post some more suggestions dude and that goes for anyone viewing this thread. :cool:

Been playing with SLRs like 20 years ago, stop and sold everything when digital photography starts picking up pace and go myself a cheap Canon S1 IS. It broke and got a S3 as a replacement from Canon. Getting a 60D soon.

[tron07]

The images in the post here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=224045&postcount=33) were taken using that lightbox.


nice photos.

[gamblor916]

This is probably the best thread to ask this in but has anyone made their own lightbox? I keep looking at different guides and some say use tissue paper for the sides while others say T-shirts @_@ anyone know whats best

I've spent months looking for a light box but I haven't found anything suitable.
So instead I have a plan...

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/5186/frostyg.jpg

[Accel]

Perspex? maybe I should buy a sheet of it get the design and take it to my cabinet maker for them to cut with their machine XD

[gamblor916]

I'm going to get it laser cut in frosted acrylic. Hopefully it's not too expensive.

[Vector Prime]

On the subject of light boxes, I improvise and use a plastic storage tub - it allows soft light in since it's semi-frosted and I think it does the job (at least for me).

Anyways, some more pics taken with my DSLR and my patented 'light box':

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5887052607_782dd255b7_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5115/5887613204_d0951fa865_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5038/5887040283_655542a3cd_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/5887033681_22e145ac9c_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5887596582_e04e17d887_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5312/5887024923_32ccce04b4_b.jpg

[adds]

On the subject of light boxes, I improvise and use a plastic storage tub - it allows soft light in since it's semi-frosted and I think it does the job (at least for me).

Anyways, some more pics taken with my DSLR and my patented 'light box':


Nice work VP, good focus, I particularly like Sentinel Prime.

[Hursticon]

Nice work VP, good focus, I particularly like Sentinel Prime.

Agreed, good to see you back VP and I must say those shots are great - My own fave is Thunderwing and Galvatron, closely followed by Shockwave and Mindwipe. :D:cool:

[Vector Prime]

Nice work VP, good focus, I particularly like Sentinel Prime.


Agreed, good to see you back VP and I must say those shots are great - My own fave is Thunderwing and Galvatron, closely followed by Shockwave and Mindwipe. :D:cool:

Ah cheers guys... Hursty, I've never been gone - just lurking in the shadows mate. ;)

[Hursticon]

Ah cheers guys... Hursty, I've never been gone - just lurking in the shadows mate. ;)

I find that somewhat creepy... :p:D

[Accel]

My first attempt with my new Camera and homemade lightbox

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9553/0001hl.jpg


http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4364/0002lrk.jpg


http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5472/0003ybn.jpg


http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8782/0004ub.jpg

any camera advice would be helpful

[Hursticon]

Wow Accel, those Bugmen look fantastic! - Great shots! :eek::cool:
My only critique would be to try and get a little more light on them, unless the diminished light was what you were after?

[Accel]

still experimenting. I used crepe paper instead of tissue paper i might try baking paper to block light

[Hursticon]

still experimenting. I used crepe paper instead of tissue paper i might try baking paper to block light

Ah - ok, yeah I reckon the baking paper may work better as it has enough transparency to let a good amount of light in whilst still filtering it. ;):)

[Accel]

I do like dark shots though. but most people dont lol

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1972/0005yl.jpg

[Hursticon]

I do like dark shots though. but most people dont lol

*snip*

I dunno, with that particular bloke the darker lighting works spectacularly! :D

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m205/de3dz/JPEG1515.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/46a86158.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/cb0ff4cc.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/a8201d09.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/d0c8568d.jpg

[Hursticon]

Wow! - More magical shots Deceptic... Man! :eek::cool:

[gamblor916]

Nice pics Deceptic! The colours are so vivid especially the reds!

[Vector Prime]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1263.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1328.jpg

[Hursticon]

I love the shot of Prime, VP, but BB suffers from a little too much direct light IMO. :)
What size class are those figures dude? :confused:

[Vector Prime]

I love the shot of Prime, VP, but BB suffers from a little too much direct light IMO. :)
What size class are those figures dude? :confused:

Yeah, I know... couldn't get the lighting right for BBee - he kept coming up too dark (ie.couldn't see his facial features properly) or too bright (such as in this case).

The Prime is a Voyager from the DOTM Prime/Commettor K-Mart 2-Pack and the BBee is one of the ROTF Deluxes.

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/f0f9b725.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/55f25d18.jpg

[Hursticon]

Deceptic, you are now my god - I bow to the! :eek::eek::eek: :D:D:D

[Accel]

still playing with lighting lol

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9132/0001leo.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/402/0002na.jpg
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3586/0003wn.jpg
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5661/0004oa.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1445/0005nw.jpg

[Autocon]

Warning: must use imagination:o:p Not as how I imagined it


http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt287/tfmovie2009/battlefield.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt287/tfmovie2009/close1.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt287/tfmovie2009/close2.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt287/tfmovie2009/close3.jpg

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt287/tfmovie2009/base.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

Deceptic, you are now my god - I bow to the! :eek::eek::eek: :D:D:D

lol its an old shot man. if anyone should bow it should be me after seeing your soundwave collection you are hursticon gods of gods!

[Hursticon]

still playing with lighting lol
*snip*

Man! :eek:

Cameras are so bloody kind to those Bugmen it's ridiculous - Those are some awesome shots Accel! ;):cool:
I especially like, Skull is it?, I've seen Vangelus of Youtube and the WTF@TFW Podcasts do a couple of reviews on that characters and I've got to say that he is pretty damn James Dean cool - If you know what I mean. ;):D


Warning: must use imagination:o:p Not as how I imagined it

*snip*

I can see what you're trying to do dude and it is indeed a challenge to achieve but, and I'm not trying to be condescending :o, try and visualise the image in your mind before taking the shot - I had a similarly hard time when trying to do these for example:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/ScorpBattle04.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/ScorpBattle01.jpg


lol its an old shot man. if anyone should bow it should be me after seeing your soundwave collection you are hursticon gods of gods!

Old or not, I still love it man! :D
Thanks for the compliment on my Soundwave collection, there's still a couple I need to add to it but as for being a God of Gods? - Nah, I'd rather be in amongst a pantheon or at least a Demi-God than to be the likes of Zeus, Odin or Amun-Ra. ;):p

[Accel]

For the amount he cost me Skull better look awesome! :P I'm just glad mine didn't have incorrectly assembled hips like some people had.

[Dkaris]

a kids cap gun i painted for my heavy bramble, it started off as transparent

[Hursticon]

a kids cap gun i painted for my heavy bramble, it started off as transparent

Holy crap man - Well done! :eek:
You've achieved an excellent looking series of paint apps there with corrosion and electrolysis... Beautiful, simply beautiful! :D:cool:

[Vector Prime]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1441.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1596.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1497.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1522.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1552.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_1545.jpg

[Hursticon]

Well done VP! :eek:
You've definitely got that camera figured out now with focusing on the faces man - Ironhide, Skullgrin and Alternity Megatron are my faves out of that lot, Soundwave just goes without saying though. :D

[Vector Prime]

Well done VP! :eek:
You've definitely got that camera figured out now with focusing on the faces man - Ironhide, Skullgrin and Alternity Megatron are my faves out of that lot, Soundwave just goes without saying though. :D

Cheers Hursty - still have ways to go yet in terms of playing around with lighting, etc, but I'm quite happy with the results I've been able to obtain thus far.

May look into photoshop next to see if I can enhance the images - but so far, I've resisted doing that since it's kinda cheating. :p

[Deceptic_Optic]

Just some new shots! enjoy....:)

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/ea6636cc.jpg
"Friendly Neighbourhood

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/3373f702.jpg
"Back to the Bunker"

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/8c38e6a9.jpg
"Forbidden Love"

[Hursticon]

Very, very nice Deceptic! :eek::cool:
I especially like the last pic. ;):D

[Deceptic_Optic]

Very, very nice Deceptic! :eek::cool:
I especially like the last pic. ;):D

thanks hursty...:cool:

[Vector Prime]

Hopefully my pics do justice for this awesome character (and mold). Enjoy.

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2031.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2000.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2003.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2006.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2015.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2016.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2045.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2051.jpg

[Hursticon]

I like 'em man, I really do - The lighting gives them a very subtle warmth. ;):cool:
Those are some great shots of MP Starscream dude, you've managed to focus in on his face perfectly in every shot with my favourites being the second and third shots. :eek::D

I reckon the 5th shot could be a little better if one was able to manage both his face and pointing figure to be focused but I have a feeling that would be a challenge indeed. ;):)

More man, do Skywarp or Grimmy next! :D

[Vector Prime]

Thanks Hursty.

I'm glad you like the pics - MP Screamer lends himself very well as a subject to shoot.

As for getting the finger point and his head both in focus in the fifth pic - well, that's a tad bit tricky to accomplish. :p

I would love to shoot MP Skywarp and Grimlock, except for two things:

-my MP Skywarp is still MISB (and will remain that way)
-I don't have MP Grimlock :p

[5FDP]

-I don't have MP Grimlock :p

You need to correct that oversight dude ;)

[Hursticon]

You need to correct that oversight dude ;)

I whole-heartedly concur. :D
Seriously VP, if RK have any left in-stock grab one from them as they were the cheapest I found when the figure was released and chances are you wont like the Hasbro packaging on the figure so you'll be compelled to liberate him and take some snaps! ;):cool:

[Vector Prime]

You need to correct that oversight dude ;)


I whole-heartedly concur. :D
Seriously VP, if RK have any left in-stock grab one from them as they were the cheapest I found when the figure was released and chances are you wont like the Hasbro packaging on the figure so you'll be compelled to liberate him and take some snaps! ;):cool:

Nah, no interest in MP Grimlock whatsoever... don't care too much for the mold or the character. :p

[Hursticon]

Nah, no interest in MP Grimlock whatsoever... don't care too much for the mold or the character. :p

Oh well, that's fair enough - who next then? :)

[gamblor916]

Nice pics VP!

[Vector Prime]

Nice pics VP!

Cheers mate! :)


Oh well, that's fair enough - who next then? :)

;)

Shrouded in darkness and mystery, there is no other as glorious as...

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2170.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2127.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2110.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2133.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2151.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2115.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2118.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2135.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2116.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2165.jpg

....Lugnut! :p

[Hursticon]

*Gasp!* - Glory be to he, who ensnares the visage of the Glorious Lugnut; Pure, Unrestrained Gloriousness! :eek::cool:

But seriously, those are some stunning shots VP - I love the 3rd shot as it looks as if he is reaching for the camera and the 2nd last shot as it appears something has caught Lugnut's attention in the distance and his head has snapped towards the direction of whatever it is. ;):D

[Vector Prime]

Try as one may, one can never capture the full gloriousness of Lugnut - there just isn't a camera (or photographer) out there capable of the task! :p

[Vector Prime]

I love the look of this guy, so I thought I'd take some happy snaps. Enjoy.

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0001.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0002.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0003.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0005.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0006.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0007.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_0010.jpg

[Vector Prime]

I guess I'm single-handedly keeping this thread alive, but whatever. :p

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_17.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_18.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_22.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_20.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_23.jpg

[Accel]

I will post my crappy pictures to keep the tread going as well I guess ;P

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/6161/0001hc.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2853/0002mc.jpg
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5839/0003jf.jpg
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1871/0004kn.jpg
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2500/0005xu.jpg
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6074/0007g.jpg
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/3130/0008x.jpg
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/6383/0009dy.jpg
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7073/0010gi.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

I will post my crappy pictures to keep the tread going as well I guess ;P


I guess I'm single-handedly keeping this thread alive, but whatever. :p

hahaha you guys are funny this is probably the best thread ive ever started. nice shots guys keep it coming! i recommend we should post a photo a day so people wont get bored seeing multiple images of the same character. and by the way keep it creative guys! :D go outdoors and snap some action poses not just one character, maybe an action scene, scene taken from comic books or a movie scene or a photo that show alot of emotions. We want to make this thread stand.

oh btw im still here and i do keep an eye out for this thread, reason i havent been posting is due to slow internet which causes alot of delay uploading my photos to photobucket. just something to check out have a look at this facebook page and be inspired by these shots im actually a member of this group and have been pick of one of the HOT SHOT FAMES of JULY...check it out

https://www.facebook.com/groups/147311423385/?id=10150252213233386&notif_t=group_activity

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/2e6cc117.jpg

"YOTSUBA THE GREAT TRANSFORMA COSPLAYA!"

[loophole]

testing out my new camera, not that i know what im doing in the first place but you got start somewhere i suppose

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/TF%20Customs%20and%20Purchases/P1010308.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/TF%20Customs%20and%20Purchases/P1010305.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/TF%20Customs%20and%20Purchases/P1010314.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/TF%20Customs%20and%20Purchases/P1010315.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

I really like the changes in depth of field, and focal distance. the last shot is like you've just woken up and the first thing you focus on is a big gun with a blurry face in the distance.

[Vector Prime]

testing out my new camera, not that i know what im doing in the first place but you got start somewhere i suppose

What sort of camera did you get mate?

(Nice pics btw)

[loophole]

i got an Olympus E-P1 bought it off my brother nice and cheap :D

i finished off my Dead End custom tonight so i pulled out the light tent to take some pics

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/CHUG%20DEADEND%20V2/P1010344.jpg

hes feeling a bit down, i quite like this shot myself
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/CHUG%20DEADEND%20V2/P1010371.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/CHUG%20DEADEND%20V2/P1010358.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/CHUG%20DEADEND%20V2/P1010368.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Great custom Dead End and great pics loopy! (the camera's not too bad either :p)

My singular contribution for this evening:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2842.jpg

[Dkaris]

I thought i'd share some photos of a 1/6 figure i created. Inspired by Ashley woods World war robot Grunts and the Commanders, I created this guy i've nicknamed Sgt Frosty (snow camo and all) It would've been cheaper to buy one of teh WWR figures, but i like him a lot =]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/DSC_0071-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/DSC_0072.jpg

I like this one a lot even though the light kinda covers his torso a bit, it kinda remind me of someone photoing after a gun fight with smoke and haze.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/scybale/DSC_0084.jpg

I'd love to hear some feedback =]

[Vector Prime]

My pic for this evening before I head out:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_2875.jpg

[Decepticon]

Dkaris, I love that 3rd photo with the smoke effect. Looks like a real person dressed up. Nice lighting effects too!

[loophole]

was having another play around with the camera and came up with these.

what have you guys used for the black backgrounds cause they look really good

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/Universe%20Stunticons/P1010392.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/Universe%20Stunticons/P1010414.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/Universe%20Stunticons/P1010418.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Those Stunticons look fantastic mate, well done with Wildrider, the "sad" photo does look pretty damn cool.

[Hursticon]

@VP: Holy S*** dude! - I'm damn loving those Mindwipe pics man, they're friggin' awesome! :eek::cool:
@Accel: Those are some excellent shots of yet another of those Camera caressing Bugmen! - More I say, More! :D
@Deceptic: I like your suggestion quite a bit dude, a creative pic a day? - I'll have to see if I can come up with something. ;):cool:
@Loopy: Deadend = Awesomesauce, as does Exgraver and the Stunticons! :eek::cool:
@Dkaris: Man, that smoke effect looks absolutely perfect man!, well done as that is an excellent photo! :eek::D

[jena]

Result of some boredom... first attempt at photographing toys.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/boneyards/ironhide1.png

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/boneyards/ironhide2.png

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/boneyards/ironhide3.png
It's a father and son kind of moment

I'm not very good at posing my toys, and my voyager Ironhide just likes to fall over all the time.

And a bonus, the Stig.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/boneyards/stig.png

[Vector Prime]

what have you guys used for the black backgrounds cause they look really good

I don't use a light tent/box - my basic setup is pretty straight forward.

A black towel placed on a table top and one behind the subject - object is illuminated by normal fluorescent household lighting.

The rest is careful tweaking and experimentation with camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc).


@VP: Holy S*** dude! - I'm damn loving those Mindwipe pics man, they're friggin' awesome! :eek::cool:

Thanks dude - have now invested in a tripod, so there will be more to come. ;)

[Vector Prime]

Result of some boredom... first attempt at photographing toys.

--SNIP--

--SNIP--

--SNIP--
It's a father and son kind of moment

I'm not very good at posing my toys, and my voyager Ironhide just likes to fall over all the time.

And a bonus, the Stig.

--SNIP--

Beautiful pics there Jena - the Ironhide ones would look sensational if they were put into some dynamic action poses.

[Hursticon]

Result of some boredom... first attempt at photographing toys.

*snip*

It's a father and son kind of moment

I'm not very good at posing my toys, and my voyager Ironhide just likes to fall over all the time.

And a bonus, the Stig.

*snip*

Holy crap Jena, some excellent shots that certainly attest to your skills as a teacher! :eek:
those Ironhide shots really do look incredible, it's amazing how you've managed to near perfectly match the lighting on Ironhide with that of the background - It really puts an interesting dimension on the shot. ;):cool:

"Some say, that one needs the Hubble Space Telescope in order to fit his Epic-ness in frame & that no source of light is needed due to his self luminosity... All we know, is that he's called Bobblehead Stig!" :D


Thanks dude - have now invested in a tripod, so there will be more to come. ;)

Ooh...
I can't believe you've not been using one to date? :eek::confused:
I think someone's shots are soon to elevate to another level! :cool:

[Vector Prime]

"Some say, that one needs the Hubble Space Telescope in order to fit his Epic-ness in frame & that no source of light is needed due to his self luminosity... All we know, is that he's called Bobblehead Stig!" :D

LOL! Love it! :D



Ooh...
I can't believe you've not been using one to date? :eek::confused:
I think someone's shots are soon to elevate to another level! :cool:

Yep, all free hand up until now - as steady as my hands are, sometimes it gets really hard holding the camera stable on long exposures. :p

[jena]

Beautiful pics there Jena - the Ironhide ones would look sensational if they were put into some dynamic action poses.

Thank you. I need to play around with posing, all my figures just stand around like a bunch of boring old sods.


Holy crap Jena, some excellent shots that certainly attest to your skills as a teacher! :eek:
those Ironhide shots really do look incredible, it's amazing how you've managed to near perfectly match the lighting on Ironhide with that of the background - It really puts an interesting dimension on the shot. ;):cool:

"Some say, that one needs the Hubble Space Telescope in order to fit his Epic-ness in frame & that no source of light is needed due to his self luminosity... All we know, is that he's called Bobblehead Stig!" :D

Thank you! I wanted to use a real backdrop, it seemed more realistic since he's a live action movie toy. And I thought the sky behind him looked kinda epic, or something.

Hah, gotta love bobblehead Stig! :D

[Vector Prime]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_100.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_101.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_102.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_104.jpg

[Vector Prime]

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_3056.jpg

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_3057.jpg

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/d508fc8d.jpg

"BREAKTIME"

[Hursticon]

@VP: Great poses with Swerve due but his lighting is a little too skewed towards the blue/green spectrum (Or is that what you were going for?), Galvatron's shots look awesome though IMO - Especially that 1st one! ;):cool:
@Deceptic: Dear Anubis is that an incredibly Anime/Manga subject for a photo! :p, brilliant shot man but how come the lines are so 'jaggy'? :confused:
(Need to turn your Anti-Aliasing up to 16x dude! :p)

[Deceptic_Optic]

@Deceptic: Dear Anubis is that an incredibly Anime/Manga subject for a photo! :p, brilliant shot man but how come the lines are so 'jaggy'? :confused:
(Need to turn your Anti-Aliasing up to 16x dude! :p)

fixed now...hehehe

[Hursticon]

fixed now...hehehe

Ahh! - Das Ist Gut! :D:cool:

[Vector Prime]

@VP: Great poses with Swerve due but his lighting is a little too skewed towards the blue/green spectrum (Or is that what you were going for?), Galvatron's shots look awesome though IMO - Especially that 1st one! ;):cool:

Yeah, I was playing with a new lens/filter combo utilizing the same lighting, kinda makes it all look a bit odd doesn't it?

Not sure if I'll be using the same setup again in the future - not that pleased with the results.

Anyways, here's this evening's pics (especially for you Hursty ;)):

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_3133.jpg

[Hursticon]

Anyways, here's this evening's pics (especially for you Hursty ;)):

*snip*

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/BFAHornsUp.jpg

Sir, that is AWESOME! :eek::cool:

[Vector Prime]

--SNIP--

Sir, that is AWESOME! :eek::cool:

I know how much you love Soundwave. :)

Now imagine that image was fed through Photoshop - how much more awesome could you make it? ;)

[Deceptic_Optic]

I know how much you love Soundwave. :)

Now imagine that image was fed through Photoshop - how much more awesome could you make it? ;)

hehehe yeah that would probably fix it. but IMHO wouldnt that defeat the purpose of toy photography? i could imagine using photoshop for cleaning up dust or smudges from a shot or having your own signature on the photo but not really editing the whole image as a whole, cos i believe toy photography is making different composition using natural light or artificial and playing with angles, surroundings and camera settings to make a story or set a mood of your subject?

[Vector Prime]

IMHO, using photoshop or any photo editing software is cheating... I have yet to use it on any of my pics - my preference is to push the boundaries of what I can do with the camera without resorting to digital editing.

I was merely stating that if Hursty thought the original pic was awesome, then he would probably love it even more if it was photoshopped.

[Deceptic_Optic]

IMHO, using photoshop or any photo editing software is cheating... I have yet to use it on any of my pics - my preference is to push the boundaries of what I can do with the camera without resorting to digital editing.

I was merely stating that if Hursty thought the original pic was awesome, then he would probably love it even more if it was photoshopped.

lol...excatly what i meant hahaha

[Robzy]

He's a Clawful...
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/Clawful.jpg

[liegeprime]

Catfight!!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/DSC00506.jpg

hmmm, I might have to go with out a flash... really need practise using this new camera, plus a lightbox might help hehehe:p

[Vector Prime]

Vanity is by far the greatest sin...

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_3245.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

Deskmolisher

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l541/UltraMarginal/UltraMarginals%20phone%20pics/2011-08-10174907.jpg

[jena]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b190/boneyards/DSC_0101-2.png
One of my new additions thanks to dirge.

[Decepticon]

Nice BB pic! That particular BB is what resurrected my TF collection interest way back in 2007. I'd imagine it would hard to come by these days.

[jena]

Nice BB pic! That particular BB is what resurrected my TF collection interest way back in 2007. I'd imagine it would hard to come by these days.

Thanks! It is a really cool looking figure, although I've got no idea how to transform it because I bought it as is from dirge for $7, hah.

[Hursticon]

@VP: Ooh... Photoshop... :D - Vanity maybe a sin, but when it looks that good? ;):cool:
@Deceptic: Where's the pics man? - More, more I say! :p
@Robzy: Man, you are really bloody good at capturing the right atmosphere for the He-Man related subjects of your shots man - Clawful looks awesome! :eek::cool:
@Liegeprime: Must... Bite... Tongue..., So... Much... Innuendo! :D
@UltraMarginal: That is an awesome shot man, it immediately reminded me of the scene where Demolishor throws his arms up and takes out that bridge! :D
@Jena: Wow! - Your choice of scenery is consistently effective dude, the texture of the sand in the foreground does wonders for this shot. ;):eek:

[Vector Prime]

My contribution for this evening:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_3291.jpg

[liegeprime]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/DSC00513.jpg

"Bahala na si Batman" transl... Leave it to the Batman:D:D

[UltraMarginal]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/DSC00513.jpg

"Bahala na si Batman" transl... Leave it to the Batman:D:D

That's almost a fair fight

[liegeprime]

That's almost a fair fight

pity "them"... it's the Batman;)

I still need to get used to this camera... it's not crisp hmmmm

My contribution for today

Big Brother "aniki"

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/DSC00517.jpg

[gamblor916]

Couple of shots of my KITT kit.

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/6532/p1013221.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6733/p1013228.jpg

[SpeedBreaker]

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/SpeedBreaker_01/MotU/Hordak.jpg

[Vector Prime]

One for this evening before I step out...

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/IMG_3328.jpg