Painting Improving, But,,,

[RKapuaala]

I thought I would post here because I can't seem to locate a suitable forum. Mostly this has to do with cameras and taking images of your work.... as you can see, I'm not too good at it so any pointers would help.
I did this in a low light sitting because I didn't like how the background look under full light. I set the apeture to 3.5 my widest sitting and the shutter speed at 80, my ISO is 800. I like the colors and the background, but the image is not sharp.
You experts have any pointers? Thanks in advance.

 

[krom1415]

Are you using a tripod or leaning the camera on something to stop any shake ? this can happen, especially with low light conditions, Nice painting by the way.

 

[Pepperpot]

How about lowering the ISO-value and increasing the exposure time? Use a tripot or something solid to position your camera on. Using the delayed automatic release might help to avoid shaking.

 

[RKapuaala]

I am using a tripod.

 

[RKapuaala]

I am also using delay on all my shots and attempts.

 

[RKapuaala]

DOOH what an idot I am, I went to change the ISO to 400 and the shutter speed to 10 and realized I had left autofocus on and everytime I focused the figure, it refocused it an ruined the shot.
Here is the better image
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[tiberius57]

I like it!
After downloading the picture, try to sharpen the image. See if you like it. It will help to bring out few details.
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[Mirofsoft]

Well you show us a picture in HD . How many pixels
The result on the screen is a figure 5 to 10 time actual size
Try also in reducing the N° of pixels ( for publication on Webb , VGA level is good enough
Also if your camera is one with interchangeable lens, try to use additional rings ( those best made for macro )
Also try the different tools of Abobe, make some autocorrection and compare the result
I'm a poor photographer myself
Best

 

[RKapuaala]

Thanks for the tips Zeno and Miro.
The figure is 134.62 mm (5.3 inches) so he is kind of large compared to the ones I've been seeing on this site. My poor eye sight makes it hard for me to paint anything below this with even acceptable results.

 

[Paul-H]

Hi

What camera are you using and if it has interchangeable lenses what lens are you using.

For good close ups you need a tripod, and a steady tripod as a flimsy one is as goos as no tripod, you will also need to use as low iso setting, say 100, and unless you are using a macro lens you should use a mid range aperture setting, to get the maximum depth of field without the problems associated with using the smallest aperture, if you are using a macro lens then use one of the small aperture settings as they are designed to use the smaller settings without any issues, so use f16 or smaller.

Also if using a modern digital camera that has a anti shake feature that need to be turned off if using a tripod.

Hope this has been of help

Paul

 

[billyturnip]

Also if using a modern digital camera that has a anti shake feature that need to be turned off if using a tripod.

Paul

I didn't know that Paul, I'll give it a try.

Roger.

 

[Mirofsoft]

Thanks for the tips Zeno and Miro.
The figure is 134.62 mm (5.3 inches) so he is kind of large compared to the ones I've been seeing on this site. My poor eye sight makes it hard for me to paint anything below this with even acceptable results.

Actualy I use a simple low cost camera Sony Cybershot less than 200€
I choose that one because it was announced min distance to subject 0,40m macro
Here a first picture of a 1/6in in a convention , no special light, no stand ( free hand )
and second a 90mm, with stand, natural light coming from window on the right,
Both reworked with photoshop for resizing and centering the subject and automatic color correction

 

[Pepperpot]

Both pictures are way too large. Try to get more back with the camera, so you can fit the minis into one of the usual resolutions used for monitors, 1024x768, 800x600, 1680x1020, etc. without the need to shrink or enlarge them via photoshop. The first one isn't that sharp, try to use a stand/ tripod.