Integration

TheBlueMarvel · 10-09-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VonPooten

Compared to the "higher ups" who, in my humble opinion, are resorting to quite elitist methods of toy photography (and accept no substitutes), you're clearly in this 100% for the fun of it.. which is how it should be! It doesn't matter a tick that flight stands are clearly shown or there's no confined studio to pose them in. It's just figures on a shelf posed beautifully.

To be honest, I think your photography chops are of a fantastic level! Whatever camera you're using, it captures the scene in crisp quality, and you frame the figures brilliantly. I'm definitely gonna have to catch you up on this mate!

Thank you for the incredibly supportive comments. I agree 100% with your take on where the motivation should come from: the absolute joy to be found when creating pictorial representations of your favorite comic characters and events! As you suggested, some of the more highbrow photos almost seem out of reach, short of investing thousands of dollars on equipment/space/set elements...and that's all before any fig acquisition. While the aesthetic value of 'pro' photos is undeniable, they sometimes seem sterile and almost formulaic. The use of unsightly flight stands and shelf or bookcase tops might be frowned upon by professionals, but it also serves as a reminder that we can all participate in this celebration of comic/toy culture. Similar to guerrilla film-making, this approach to figure photography may have a charm of its own.

About the camera I use, it's a super cheap ($15-$20) Olympus X-775 LOL I've shopped out 'real' cameras, but I end up opting for figs over hardware. As far a you catching up, you are being too modest, man...I've seen a couple of your set-ups and noted the quality your comments...you have skills man! Snap the shots!

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

Thanks...
by the way..do you have that pic that i "re"posted of yours WITHOUT the filters on it?

Yeah, bruh...I have to use photoshop because my camera is soooo shity, but I keep all the pics I take on a master file...why?

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Originally Posted by Exodus

Nope and I think the value on both of those are still high.

I think the last exclusive was the Red/Green Hulk if I remember correctly or was it the Doom with the Infinity gauntlet?

Would suck if Rogue didn't come to light though like Dani Moonstar...

That makes sense and explains why I couldn't recall the last NYCC exclusive Legend...was FF She-Hulk also an NYCC exclusive?

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TheBlueMarvel MarvelLegends/DCUniverse Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: On the metaphysical plane of celestial BOOM BAP! Posts: 6,019	Quote: Originally Posted by VonPooten Compared to the "higher ups" who, in my humble opinion, are resorting to quite elitist methods of toy photography (and accept no substitutes), you're clearly in this 100% for the fun of it.. which is how it should be! It doesn't matter a tick that flight stands are clearly shown or there's no confined studio to pose them in. It's just figures on a shelf posed beautifully. To be honest, I think your photography chops are of a fantastic level! Whatever camera you're using, it captures the scene in crisp quality, and you frame the figures brilliantly. I'm definitely gonna have to catch you up on this mate! Thank you for the incredibly supportive comments. I agree 100% with your take on where the motivation should come from: the absolute joy to be found when creating pictorial representations of your favorite comic characters and events! As you suggested, some of the more highbrow photos almost seem out of reach, short of investing thousands of dollars on equipment/space/set elements...and that's all before any fig acquisition. While the aesthetic value of 'pro' photos is undeniable, they sometimes seem sterile and almost formulaic. The use of unsightly flight stands and shelf or bookcase tops might be frowned upon by professionals, but it also serves as a reminder that we can all participate in this celebration of comic/toy culture. Similar to guerrilla film-making, this approach to figure photography may have a charm of its own. About the camera I use, it's a super cheap ($15-$20) Olympus X-775 LOL I've shopped out 'real' cameras, but I end up opting for figs over hardware. As far a you catching up, you are being too modest, man...I've seen a couple of your set-ups and noted the quality your comments...you have skills man! Snap the shots! Quote: Originally Posted by DarkToyLord Thanks... by the way..do you have that pic that i "re"posted of yours WITHOUT the filters on it? Yeah, bruh...I have to use photoshop because my camera is soooo shity, but I keep all the pics I take on a master file...why? Quote: Originally Posted by Exodus Nope and I think the value on both of those are still high. I think the last exclusive was the Red/Green Hulk if I remember correctly or was it the Doom with the Infinity gauntlet? Would suck if Rogue didn't come to light though like Dani Moonstar... That makes sense and explains why I couldn't recall the last NYCC exclusive Legend...was FF She-Hulk also an NYCC exclusive? Last edited by TheBlueMarvel; 10-09-2015 at 05:31 PM..