Australian Artillery Driver

[billyturnip]

I've been playing around with some images to see if I can improve the way they look when posted. This is The Fusilier Australian artillery driver painted in acrylics.

Roger

 

[Dan Morton]

Rog - Your artillery driver looks very well painted, but the photography is much too dark. It's a great figure also - one of Steve Warrilow's best.

Normally, to the extent possible, I like to use outdoor lighting when taking figure pictures. Much easier and provides a well-lighted image even in close-ups.

When I am forced to take photos indoors, I usually use one of my free-standing bench lights. I position it so that it lights the figure indirectly by reflecting light off the wall or ceiling. I found that directly lighting the piece with a lamp produced stark shadows and glare and the flash indoors produced unmanageable white glare.

Hope this helps.

All the best,
Dan

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks very much for the tips Dan, lets see what I can come up with

Roger.

 

[garyjd]

Roger, In addition to lighting the piece well, try not to use the flash.~Gary

 

[Einion]

Hi Roger, more light (preferably diffused) = better model photographs.

If you've taken a photograph that's a little dark there's a lot that can be done to improve on them using Photoshop or something similar, if you need tips on this end don't be afraid to ask.

Einion

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks for the replies, just doing some fiddling around with pics should get it right sometime soon-ish

Roger.

 

[dave mosher]

Roger

I'm looking forward to seeing the figure after you have a chance to lighten it up a bit.

Dave

 

[billyturnip]

Here he is again after a bit of lightening up.

 

[Dan Morton]

Nice one, Roger! The uniform and hat look bleached out from wear and weather. Great job!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Kisifer]

Very well painted indeed. I really like the weathering effect on the uniform.

Xenofon

 

[billyturnip]

Cheers Dan. Besides having an interest (obsession?) in the Great War I love painting Great War figures.

Roger.

 

[Dan Morton]

Ain't obsessions fun, though?

I'm currently trying to determine exactly where the hem line ran on the British "warm" dismounted service great coat with 5 buttons. :lol:

All the best,
Dan

 

[Roc]

Very nice figure, congratulation.


Cheers
Roc.