How do you like to see models presented?

[Guest]

A lot of very good photos there.

Thanks!

[Gern]

I reckon it depends on what you're trying to show. If it's a build thread where you're doing pictures of sub assemblies, or just to show details of the completed model, then a plain background is a must. If you're trying to show how realistic and true-to-life your finished model is, you have to have a realistic background - whether that's photoshopped or built as a model base doesn't matter.


Just at random, Chris2681 posted this:

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/1-35-russian-stz-5-tractor-and-122mm-gun.33469/

The plain background enables you to focus on the kit itself and the pictures on the base put it nicely into context.


Both rely on the overall quality of your photography though.

[grumpa]

Here is the setup I used to produce the recent pictures of my Rusty Box:
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It took about 35 secs. to set up. The paper is A4 photocopying paper, the back one propped up against various modelling tools, the front one just laid on top. The lamp is my desk lamp, 11 W flourescent. My camera (hand held) is a fairly high quality compact point-and-shoot (no adjustments needed), 5 years old. I am sure my wife's equivalent compact, much cheaper, could do as good a job.


A plane or tank might need four pieces of paper, probably sellotaped on the back to keep in position. Add another 75 sec. to the setup time. Making a cup of tea takes longer.

I agree with Steve, turn the dining room table cloth over {to the white fleece side} lay down a white foam board, turn up the chandelier, plus one of my bench lights {a 60 watt bulb} for some side lighting


I use a Kodak Easy-Share V11003 digital cam {and by the way so does Chris--MY camera} Seem to have the camera down pat and do try to not have too much background clutter


But I do know I can be much more creative with my pics, outdoor backgrounds intrigue me but not this time of year BRRRR!........Jim