CashWiley Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My biggest issue is that we use a solid ink printer, which leaves a waxy (read: reflective) finish, so there's often a band of reflection from the top light interfering with pics. If you light from off-axis to either side instead of from above or near the camera, you can move the specular reflection far enough that your camera won't see it. I do light from the sides as well (about 45 degrees in front), but I find adding the top light helps reduce shadows. I have a pet peeve about cast shadows obscuring painted shadows, but it seems many of the best painters go for mood lighting over showing off the paint job. I'd also have to reset the white balance :p Upon further review if you look at Death Dealer on page one then this one here I believe old Ral Partha was pulling a fast one not to pay Mr. Franzetta Indeed. I have the mounted and foot version and the casts are underwhelming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My biggest issue is that we use a solid ink printer, which leaves a waxy (read: reflective) finish, so there's often a band of reflection from the top light interfering with pics. If you light from off-axis to either side instead of from above or near the camera, you can move the specular reflection far enough that your camera won't see it. I do light from the sides as well (about 45 degrees in front), but I find adding the top light helps reduce shadows. I have a pet peeve about cast shadows obscuring painted shadows, but it seems many of the best painters go for mood lighting over showing off the paint job. I'd also have to reset the white balance :p If you light from only one side, or more strongly (brighter or closer lights on one side), you're right; you'll get shadowing from the photo lighting.If you use even strength light from 30-45 degrees off the center line on both sides and on the same level as the subject, you'll get almost no shadows and very limited specular highlights. (When the subject is a flat piece on a table, it's called "copy stand lighting".) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72moonglum Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Some great old miniatures! Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Skeleton!!!!!!!!!! For some reason to me the undead have glowing red eyes; scary!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 You know 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grimreaper71 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Of course he gets his own post 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 REAPER 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Grenadier 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Random Dragon from Ral Partha. Let this be a leasson to everyone to put your minis away safely. As you can see mine needs touch ups. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thes Hunter Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Some of my old, old, old minis. I don't know if I ever 'finished' any of them, and I used a combination of oil paints and testors. (Wouldn't recommend it) I show her off only because I actually attempted free hand. Though it looks like she is of the order of the Jack-o-lope. I included this guy to try to show off how I used to do Metallics. I would just buff the metal with the dull side of my exacto knife until it gleamed. You can see it a bit on the shield and helmet here. I have a better example but my iphone didn't like taking a picture of him, possibly from the gleam. Edited October 18, 2013 by Thes Hunter 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Some of my old, old, old minis. I don't know if I ever 'finished' any of them, and I used a combination of oil paints and testors. (Wouldn't recommend it) IMG_1184.jpg IMG_1185.jpg IMG_1188.jpg IMG_1189.jpg IMG_1191.jpg IMG_1192.jpg IMG_1193.jpg IMG_1194.jpg IMG_1195.jpg IMG_1200.jpg IMG_1201.jpg IMG_1208.jpg IMG_1208.jpg IMG_1210.jpg IMG_1211.jpg IMG_1214.jpg IMG_1215.jpg IMG_1216.jpg IMG_1217.jpg IMG_1218.jpg Wow those are pretty neat. It is great to see how far the industry has come. The orc and blue knight are my fav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrine Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I have a lot of these sitting on the shelf behind me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 I have a lot of these sitting on the shelf behind me... This is an open thread if you want to share 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72moonglum Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 These are all so great! I love seeing this old stuff and all the colors that go along with them. It's great to see people painting this older stuff or at least having painted it years ago and still enjoying it. Lot of very cool Partha and Grenadierness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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