Werlu Ulcur

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    Funny, but that windshield is what will probably make me buy this set. If it didn't have a windshield I don't think I would - I absolutely h-a-t-e when a car comes without a windshield (unless it's a Technic model).

    And about the scale, is that really 1:17? Like instruction books, Lego also can't make cars in an uniform scale? :angry:

  17. Posted

    If you want to make a "documentary shot" there's not much to discuss - you have to get the whole object in sharp focus and illuminate it in an uniform way, so that the viewer can have the best clear view of the object as possible. Not getting into the merit of it, but to me that causes the shot to become a bit artificial. Of course these shots have a purpose and you can achieve some (really) beautiful results, but I would rather have a more "natural" feel to the shot - and that doesn't mean you can only use natural light, far from it. By no means I'm anything close to some artsy purist but I do prefer less-composed shots that you can make by basically using only the camera and a flash. My wife says I'm probably the only adult in the world who can't photograph anything without getting his clothes dirty.

  18. Posted

    THE FORMULA FOR SUCCESS IF YOU'RE MARRIED:

    My wife: "Is that a new set?"

    Me: "Wich one, this one?" pointing to a brand new 2015 release that came out in stores just a week ago.

    My wife: "Yeah, I don't recall seeing that before...?"

    Me; "Nah, this came out last year. And come on, I even showed it to you when it arrived, but you don't remember? And then you complain about me not showing you new stuff... Why should I, you don't pay attention." sounding hurt.

    Works like a charm, but you necessarily have to have a lot of sets.

  19. Posted · Edited by Werlu Ulcur

    Sometimes I question my sanity of trying to take a Jar Jar photo a day for 365 days.

    Come to think of it, hating JarJar does imply a certain advanced mental age... :grin:

    What really helps a lot is starting off from a better photo and that's usually the case when you have better light.

    Lighting is everything. I always say that to make a good shot you have to have 70% of GOOD lighting, 10% of good equipment and 20% of luck. Get the light right and as long as the object is in focus the rest are details. And of course, a good eye for framing goes a long way for that 20% of luck criteria.