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Hi All,
I just finished a quick little micro MOC that I wanted to share. I found these monkeys (and some other new stuff) in the Guildford minifig bins. Naturally, I had to make the little guy a home
Here's a link to my flickr album
https://www.flickr.com/photos/136037764 ... 3692326161
I just finished a quick little micro MOC that I wanted to share. I found these monkeys (and some other new stuff) in the Guildford minifig bins. Naturally, I had to make the little guy a home
Here's a link to my flickr album
https://www.flickr.com/photos/136037764 ... 3692326161
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Noice! ...potential Fall-Out shelter Jungle / Zoo room?!
Unfortunately, the colors are wrong. To get better results, set up your camera to either Autodetect the lighting, or set it to match the lighting where you took the photo. If your camera allows you to set it manually, then when images turn out to be more on the orange/brown side the lighting setting should be tungsten. If the image result is blueish, try Flourescent.
I will also sent you a PM shortly on setting the image size in a VLC forum post.
Unfortunately, the colors are wrong. To get better results, set up your camera to either Autodetect the lighting, or set it to match the lighting where you took the photo. If your camera allows you to set it manually, then when images turn out to be more on the orange/brown side the lighting setting should be tungsten. If the image result is blueish, try Flourescent.
I will also sent you a PM shortly on setting the image size in a VLC forum post.
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Looks great Nicole!
I love the river and the way it goes underground in the bottom right.
I love the river and the way it goes underground in the bottom right.
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You can also colour correct existing photos using Flickr's own built in tools. I think they use Aviary. Just play around with the colour temperatures.
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Thanks Tyler,Bricksky wrote:Noice! ...potential Fall-Out shelter Jungle / Zoo room?!
Unfortunately, the colors are wrong. To get better results, set up your camera to either Autodetect the lighting, or set it to match the lighting where you took the photo. If your camera allows you to set it manually, then when images turn out to be more on the orange/brown side the lighting setting should be tungsten. If the image result is blueish, try Flourescent.
I will also sent you a PM shortly on setting the image size in a VLC forum post.
I just started using the manual settings on my camera so I could definitely use some tips. I will set up my light box and try again using different lighting settings If I'm still having difficulty maybe I'll bring my camera to the next meeting? I use a Nikon D3100, what camera(s) do you use?
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JamesH wrote:Looks great Nicole!
I love the river and the way it goes underground in the bottom right.
Heh, love that you noticed that, thank you
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Thanks Pierre, I will use that editing tool too, good to know! Can't wait to play around with itchump wrote:You can also colour correct existing photos using Flickr's own built in tools. I think they use Aviary. Just play around with the colour temperatures.
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If you're willing to do post-processing, you should try shooting in RAW format.kodakcole wrote:If I'm still having difficulty maybe I'll bring my camera to the next meeting? I use a Nikon D3100...
That way you can select your white balance afterwards.
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While working with RAW is preferred by many, I personally find working with JPG files is sufficient for 99% of my post processing needs, and they only take up 10% of the space on my camera and computer.Kyler wrote:If you're willing to do post-processing, you should try shooting in RAW format.kodakcole wrote:If I'm still having difficulty maybe I'll bring my camera to the next meeting? I use a Nikon D3100...
That way you can select your white balance afterwards.
You can change the white balance on JPG files as well using many programs. I use ACDSEE Pro 9, and PhotoShop, and sometimes Camera+ (on my iPhone).
PS. I'm not saying don't use RAW, as their are lots of good reasons for using RAW files. I'm just saying in my own experience, I have not found too many situations where I couldn't use a JPG file (instead of RAW), and still get completely acceptable results.
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I'd agree with BrickSky in that RAW for most is overkill. It is more versatile to work with, but unless you have a large amount of storage space, want to do a lot of post processing and/or are looking to keep the quality as high as possible for print, JPG is usually sufficient for most.
And just to nerd out, it's NEF for Nikon's RAW. But getting back on topic.....
And just to nerd out, it's NEF for Nikon's RAW. But getting back on topic.....
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Lol, I was going to say, you guys lost me at RAW
I have never had any training in photography or anything (and find the instruction manual to be a little overwhelming) so I appreciate the feedback. It would be nice to be able to use my camera more effectively, and for my pictures to adequately convey my MOC's. I think I will bring my camera to the next meeting for practice.
I have never had any training in photography or anything (and find the instruction manual to be a little overwhelming) so I appreciate the feedback. It would be nice to be able to use my camera more effectively, and for my pictures to adequately convey my MOC's. I think I will bring my camera to the next meeting for practice.
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Something's it is just about the joy of building with Lego. don't get me wrong Photography is a factor in sharing MOCs on line but sometimes it can cast a shadow on the joy of building for one's own enjoyment.
I am not saying anyone here has done this, I speak from personal experience.
I am not saying anyone here has done this, I speak from personal experience.
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Awesome, I will also be bringing my camera, tripod, some spot lighting, and poster board paper to take some photo's for other VLC'ers too.kodakcole wrote:I think I will bring my camera to the next meeting for practice.
We should be able to spend some time looking at your camera setup and trying a few things with it as well.
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I agreed. I often procrastinate between building and posting MOC's.AC wrote:Sometimes it's just about the joy of building with Lego. don't get me wrong Photography is a factor in sharing MOCs on line but sometimes it can cast a shadow on the joy of building for one's own enjoyment.
I am not saying anyone here has done this, I speak from personal experience.
i.e. None of my Amusement Park Rides, or recent Friends T-70 have been photographed or posted to Flickr, yet...
When I have many Lego projects & ideas on the go, building is always the priority, and taking & posting photos always takes the back burner...
ps. I also have many things I've built that were never photographed, nor do i feel the need to. I tend to photograph the ones I want to share with others, and skip the rest...
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I feel the same way with my videos.Bricksky wrote:
When I have many Lego projects & ideas on the go, building is always the priority, and taking & posting photos always takes the back burner...
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Thanks guys, I can't wait to get your help at the next meeting.
I agree about not letting it spoil the joy of building! That is very important. I get so into building that I don't worry about the final product, or how it will photograph, or how late I am staying up past my 'bedtime' hahaha. I hope that doesn't change
I think I feel confident enough to start bringing my little MOC's to meetings now anyways.
I agree about not letting it spoil the joy of building! That is very important. I get so into building that I don't worry about the final product, or how it will photograph, or how late I am staying up past my 'bedtime' hahaha. I hope that doesn't change
I think I feel confident enough to start bringing my little MOC's to meetings now anyways.
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Bringing MOC's to meetings is always a good thing to be encouraged, otherwise, we're just a bunch of people who come together to talk about toys er... I mean ABS plastic based artistic medium.
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chump wrote:Bringing MOC's to meetings is always a good thing to be encouraged, otherwise, we're just a bunch of people who come together to talk about toys er... I mean ABS plastic based artistic medium.
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Indeed. I haven't tried photographing anything yet (apart from a few quick snaps with an iPhone to post on social media, or when I was travelling with my minifig family), and I don't see myself getting around to having the time to in the near future (even though I have decent equipment to try with). Currently I just see it as time that could be spent building instead.Bricksky wrote:I agreed. I often procrastinate between building and posting MOC's.AC wrote:Sometimes it's just about the joy of building with Lego. don't get me wrong Photography is a factor in sharing MOCs on line but sometimes it can cast a shadow on the joy of building for one's own enjoyment.
I am not saying anyone here has done this, I speak from personal experience.
i.e. None of my Amusement Park Rides, or recent Friends T-70 have been photographed or posted to Flickr, yet...
When I have many Lego projects & ideas on the go, building is always the priority, and taking & posting photos always takes the back burner...
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There are a few factors that contribute to me wanting to take photos relatively quickly:
I have a toddler in the house! There are very few 'safe' places...
I have a very small collection, so I like to document my creations before I tear them down and work on something else.
I do wonder why I feel the need to post my pics though? Perhaps because I am 'new' and I want to prove myself Because I just love lego and want to share it with other people who also love lego?
I love seeing everyone else's creations, but seeing them in person is quite a different experience, and much preferable.
I have a toddler in the house! There are very few 'safe' places...
I have a very small collection, so I like to document my creations before I tear them down and work on something else.
I do wonder why I feel the need to post my pics though? Perhaps because I am 'new' and I want to prove myself Because I just love lego and want to share it with other people who also love lego?
I love seeing everyone else's creations, but seeing them in person is quite a different experience, and much preferable.
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Usually I post mine to get C&C (comments and criticism) so I can use the feedback for future MOCs, and get some suggestions on things like techniques or piece usage.kodakcole wrote:I do wonder why I feel the need to post my pics though? Perhaps because I am 'new' and I want to prove myself Because I just love lego and want to share it with other people who also love lego?
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Tyler I have a photography light box for smaller builds. I can bring that if it helps.Bricksky wrote:Awesome, I will also be bringing my camera, tripod, some spot lighting, and poster board paper to take some photo's for other VLC'ers too.kodakcole wrote:I think I will bring my camera to the next meeting for practice.
We should be able to spend some time looking at your camera setup and trying a few things with it as well.
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Sure, bring it!JayKay wrote:Tyler I have a photography light box for smaller builds. I can bring that if it helps.