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Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 05:26 PM
I tested out a new camera on this figure and used a white background so tell me what you think. the pics are a little big sorry
BigHank
10-12-2010, 05:41 PM
I don't see any pics......:confused:
Stixx
10-12-2010, 05:45 PM
I'm in the same boat.......
Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 06:07 PM
posted them as atachments
Are you brushing silver paint on bare plastic ?
Or did you repaint the figure first ?
Definitely lose the silver paint on the tires...next time focus on getting practically no paint on things like that unless you're repainting the tire black before you take pics.
Pics are getting better but try to crop out all that background.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 06:31 PM
I knew i forgot to do something. And I did repaint her.
BigHank
10-12-2010, 06:34 PM
Honestly the most successful portion of the dry brushing for me is the area between the muffler and the engine area (pic #5 shows it best). You did a good job there, that's what you're aiming for on all the silver parts.
Also cropping would be a big help too.
Matticus Prime
10-12-2010, 07:01 PM
Stevie, I'm a little impressed. You are taking advice. Keep it up!
Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 07:22 PM
thanks Bighank everybody I showed said they thought that was the coolest part. and Maticus I am trying super hard so I'm done messing around.
jbarb78
10-12-2010, 07:27 PM
Getting better, I think the things I noticed have already been said, like pay attention to the drybrushing and where you do it. Surfaces like the tires and the seat wont be made of metal, so when they get scraped or beat up (what drybrushing simulates) they wont be silver underneath. Pics are a major improvement, though like TTT said, you wanna crop out the background so that the figure fills the pic, makes it easier to see. Keep it up.
JaZzMan26
10-12-2010, 07:28 PM
Stevie, I'm a little impressed. You are taking advice. Keep it up!
agreed...
I agree with BigHank on the drybrushing. Did you think about possibly masking off the body pieces and just dry brushing the robot parts? or were you also trying to achieve battle damage too? I always do the robots pieces first then the body....
you may wanna do a wash of black as well.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 07:35 PM
thanks for the tips jbarb
I pretty much echo all the comments before me.
Here is a pic of how your photos could look with a little more practice at getting the background white and also cropping your image. Remember to adjust the white balance on the camera.
There is a thread about this somewhere but go to http://www.pixlr.com/editor/ to crop your images. Is pretty much a basic version of photoshop.
http://www.procustomizers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4085&stc=1&d=1286929594
This is just to give you an idea of what to shoot for. Do not try editing all your backgrounds as you can always tell and it doesn't always look that great. Good photography will though.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 08:37 PM
Thanks
JaZzMan26
10-12-2010, 08:49 PM
I too have this problem with taking photo's so good points to know.
I pretty much echo all the comments before me.
Here is a pic of how your photos could look with a little more practice at getting the background white and also cropping your image. Remember to adjust the white balance on the camera.
There is a thread about this somewhere but go to http://www.pixlr.com/editor/ to crop your images. Is pretty much a basic version of photoshop.
http://www.procustomizers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4085&stc=1&d=1286929594
This is just to give you an idea of what to shoot for. Do not try editing all your backgrounds as you can always tell and it doesn't always look that great. Good photography will though.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-12-2010, 08:59 PM
Ya I'm going to do that on my new customs
Solrac333
10-13-2010, 01:01 AM
THIS is a step in the right direction. Do what everyone has said here.
As for the figure, I would dry brush the black parts and leave the blues alone. I would also paint the cheap looking gray plastics to black and also dry brush them.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-13-2010, 06:18 AM
THIS is a step in the right direction. Do what everyone has said here.
As for the figure, I would dry brush the black parts and leave the blues alone. I would also paint the cheap looking gray plastics to black and also dry brush them.
Ok i'll do that then post some more pics.
stevescustoms
10-14-2010, 12:04 AM
It looks good from what I can see. I agree that you should crop the pics and I would also suggest either better light or use your photo program to lighten them up. It will make it easier to see.
C2567
10-14-2010, 05:07 AM
same as everyone else, for the tires, paint them black and very lightly drybrush a warm gray or a tan colour on them. for the seat paint it black and drybrush some cool grey. the drybrushing on the engine parts look nice
though the drybrushing on the blue parts are a bit excessive..
Scuba Steves Customs
10-14-2010, 06:22 AM
It looks good from what I can see. I agree that you should crop the pics and I would also suggest either better light or use your photo program to lighten them up. It will make it easier to see.
I know the lighting wasn't that good because I was just testing out the camera
same as everyone else, for the tires, paint them black and very lightly drybrush a warm gray or a tan colour on them. for the seat paint it black and drybrush some cool grey. the drybrushing on the engine parts look nice
though the drybrushing on the blue parts are a bit excessive..
I painted the seat and tires I will redo the blue
Hotwire
10-14-2010, 09:15 AM
Once you have it repainted. Head over to the tutorials section and read up on photography techniques. They also have an extensive tutorials section over at TFW2005.com. Then post some pics where people can really see what you have done.
When it comes to pics, ALWAYS review them before you post them! If you take a pic, then look at it, and it looks like crap to you, we're all going to think it looks like crap, too.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-14-2010, 03:51 PM
Once you have it repainted. Head over to the tutorials section and read up on photography techniques. They also have an extensive tutorials section over at TFW2005.com. Then post some pics where people can really see what you have done.
When it comes to pics, ALWAYS review them before you post them! If you take a pic, then look at it, and it looks like crap to you, we're all going to think it looks like crap, too.
Ok
jbarb78
10-14-2010, 07:34 PM
same as everyone else, for the tires, paint them black and very lightly drybrush a warm gray or a tan colour on them. for the seat paint it black and drybrush some cool grey. the drybrushing on the engine parts look nice
though the drybrushing on the blue parts are a bit excessive..
/\ This, especially toning down a bit on the drybrushing. I'm no expert on the technique, but it looks like your brush wasnt quite so dry, the drybrushing should only show up mainly on raised edges and details.
Scuba Steves Customs
10-20-2010, 05:28 PM
/\ This, especially toning down a bit on the drybrushing. I'm no expert on the technique, but it looks like your brush wasnt quite so dry, the drybrushing should only show up mainly on raised edges and details.
On my next custom I will add more detail
hater06
10-20-2010, 06:31 PM
On my next custom I will add more detail
oooooor, you can do it now... on chromia... why wait for your next custom?
Scuba Steves Customs
10-20-2010, 06:37 PM
oooooor, you can do it now... on chromia... why wait for your next custom?
ok it will be done soon
C2567
10-21-2010, 09:46 AM
cant wait :) Your presentation has really improved!
Scuba Steves Customs
10-21-2010, 03:06 PM
I will do it but I haven't had time yet
JaZzMan26
10-25-2010, 08:47 AM
any update yet stevie?
Scuba Steves Customs
10-25-2010, 03:39 PM
any update yet stevie?
ya i just got to it so paint drying so posted tomorrow
jbarb78
11-19-2010, 11:30 PM
Where are you at on this custom Stevie, I was expecting to see some progress by now. I'm hoping you're practicing, I'd like to see you complete something.
Scuba Steves Customs
11-20-2010, 08:58 AM
Where are you at on this custom Stevie, I was expecting to see some progress by now. I'm hoping you're practicing, I'd like to see you complete something.
Ya sorry I forgot they will be up later today
JaZzMan26
11-20-2010, 10:16 AM
We all are waiting....lol
stevescustoms
11-20-2010, 01:43 PM
It's looking good. You just need to work on your pics. Make yourself a small light tent. I finally found something to build one out of and I can't wait to use it. Keep up the good work my friend.
Scuba Steves Customs
11-20-2010, 03:34 PM
It's looking good. You just need to work on your pics. Make yourself a small light tent. I finally found something to build one out of and I can't wait to use it. Keep up the good work my friend.
Thanks Steve
C2567
12-05-2010, 10:56 PM
hey, can I buy some of your paint? I was looking for some neverdrying paint..
seriously though when are you going to put more pics?
JaZzMan26
12-06-2010, 09:14 AM
hey, can I buy some of your paint? I was looking for some neverdrying paint..
seriously though when are you going to put more pics?
:eek::eek::eek:ROTF LMAO....:D:D:D
stevescustoms
12-12-2010, 02:27 PM
Ya sorry I forgot they will be up later today
That was on 11-20, I think later today has come and gone. It's time to either put up or shut up.