Grey Lady Beauty Shots

Discussion in 'Fan Art' started by trekriffic, Nov 25, 2013.

  1. trekriffic

    trekriffic Commander Red Shirt

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    Took some better pics recently of my 32" long Round 2 TOS Enterprise model. These were taken in my garage against my starfield backdrop. It was quite the setup using three light sources, a tripod for longer exposures, and the A-DEP setting on my Cannon DSLR for increased depth of field. I really like how the bussard lights look in these photos...

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    And my favorites...
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  2. Redfern

    Redfern Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    Did you tint the images in post or did you employ lighting with ever so slightly tan hues? Whatever the technique, it really makes the shots appear like something photographed in the 1960s.

    Without knowing the background, one would have to study these images VERY carefully to realize they are not shots of the 11 foot filming miniature.

    Astoundingly convincing!

    Sincerely,

    Bill
     
  3. lurok

    lurok Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    Much as CGI has improved greatly, I still miss that visceral quality of model shots.
     
  4. Kaiser

    Kaiser Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    so much awesomeness /)^3^(\
     
  5. Admiral2

    Admiral2 Admiral Admiral

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    I can hear the background music in my head as i look at these...
     
  6. Ensign Ro-

    Ensign Ro- Commander Red Shirt

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    Completely agree!
     
  7. Albertese

    Albertese Commodore Commodore

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    Stunning.

    --Alex
     
  8. Patrickivan

    Patrickivan Fleet Captain Newbie

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    [​IMG]5909 is my fave... The lighting here works best with the backdrop (can't see the crease and the stars are more evenly lit). And the ship is really well in focus!
     
  9. publiusr

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    It's my fav too--it works.
     
  10. Savage Dragon

    Savage Dragon Not really all that savage Moderator

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    Great work. These could be stills from the show!
     
  11. Taranis

    Taranis Lieutenant Red Shirt

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    Great, I love this design.. great lighting setup too.. :)