BunnyPuncher Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Yo all.. Technical question here... I notice a lot of you have nice scenic backdrops in front of which you take pictures of your minis (jester springs immediately to mind). I'm just wondering if these are just pieces of your gaming table or if they are little mini sets (like a stage for a play). If the latter, I was wondering if people could post pictures of their "sets". I'm thinking of building a small scenic set but would really like to figure out what works before I do. I was thinking something bread box size, and I would like to see the "entirety" of what people are using. Cheers. P.S. hope that made sense :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styates Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I'd be interested in seeing that stuff too. Some of you guys have awesome backgrounds for your minis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyPuncher Posted October 3, 2004 Author Share Posted October 3, 2004 Oh dear. Have I asked one of the forbidden questions? :) Looks like I will have to try to do this up myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I don't use scenery, so I thought the question didn't really apply to me. For a backdrop, I just use a blue-white gradient that I printed off. I found one linked from this page over at dragon-miniatures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flit Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I don't use a backdrop either. Just a piece of grey fabric. I would be interested in what others use for backdrops too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niceman Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Here's a little setting I whipped up for such things: I've since added some lichen and such to improve the foliage...add some bushes, etc. You can sort of see that in the background of the mini show-off pic I've already posted on the boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pae Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Very cool, niceman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decado Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Very cool Niceman. I am going to build my own backdrop one of these days.... Decado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niceman Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 thankee :) works a lot better than a cluttered table with paints and whatnot in the background :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyPuncher Posted October 3, 2004 Author Share Posted October 3, 2004 Now thats what I am talking about! Very nice set up. I was planning on building mine square but now I can see the advantages of the right angle approach... Now i just need to find a nice backdrop like your woodlands print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claymoore Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 What is used as a background is a matter of personal preference but there are a few general things that help when making the selection. Where do you want the emphasis? If you want it on the figure than a scenic background may detract from that. A figure displayed on a plain/neutral background like the one Flynn uses pops out at you when first viewed. The eye is drawn immediately to the figure since there is nothing else competing for attention. To really show the figure and the paint-job this is my preference. Do you want to set the scene and tell something about the figure? If you are interested in sharing some character info with the viewer a scenic background allows you to incorporate descriptive items to do that. If I want to show the paint-job I did on a blacksmith a plain background works for me. But, if I want to let viewers know he is an armor smith a scene with his finished works in the backgound tells the story. It's similar to approaches in portraiture where we decide whether to capture the person at their best , making them the center of attention or do an environmental portrait to say something about them as well. As in portraiture many methods are useful and have their place. Sorry to take so much space but I have seen many good paint-jobs shot against backgrounds where the scene catches my eye instead of the figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Here's a piece that I built that works as a good backdrop with many different areas that can tell different "stories". Made from styrofoam packing material, foamcore, popsicle sticks and hot glue mostly. On a foamcore base. The whole thing weighs less than 1/2 a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 This is an example of some other backdrop scenery that I've used. It is complicated, but IMO does not take away from the focus on the mini itself, but lends atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Lastly, here is an image taken using the ruined tavern in my first post as a backdrop. I like this image alot... The snow is out of place I know. The shields on the wall are buttons from a fabric store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styates Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Very nice Dark Star and Niceman. Gives me some good ideas of what can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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