MOTORHEAD427 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hope you dont mind, but I got bored this afternoon waiting for, uh... stuff. I did a little customizing on one of my other jada cars. I detailed the wheels and added a nitrous bottle, trying to think of more mods.. Nice work, BAD pictures! There`s a lot going on in the background and that takes away from the car itself. A white background is always the best for diecast model pictures! When I took these pictures they came out yellow-ish...Although I used a lightbox. I fixed that using photoshop. If you don`t know how to use photoshop, I will take care of the light for you without altering the model itself. Here`s another example: and this one: And here`s a bad example. Angle is good but resolution is very low and the picture is blurry. Background doesn`t work well either: This one here could have been such a nice picture but the front of the car is kind of out of focus. When I took this picture, I was too close to the model and the camera did not focus on the entire model. The best thing to do is taking the picture from 2' away and zooming in.(that depends on your camera ofcourse): ERIC davyzmikellyeric@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I just snaped those on my workbench, I was in a hurry. I'll try to source a white background but I'm not sure if I can. I'll let you know if I cant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Pillow case or bed sheets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 AH, Excellent idea! I'm sure I have that, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHEAD427 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Dave, I know you took those pics in a hurry, it was obvious. I just used them as an example. All contestants should take their time and not hurry taking pictures. Do your best. How many of you think you can`t finish by the 30th? I can give you an extension if you need it. Let me know as soon as possible please. ERIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I might have to take you up on that! Apparently the primer I am using didnt want to stick so when I peeled the tape off the paint came with it. So much for that paint job! On to plan B.. I'll let you know if I can save it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I submited my pics already.. and I would like to "resubmit my new Pics and you dissregaurd my first ones.. if thats ok?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHEAD427 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I submited my pics already.. and I would like to "resubmit my new Pics and you dissregaurd my first ones.. if thats ok?? Sure, no problem... ERIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHEAD427 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 One more thing. Please do not take pictures of your model next to your real car...You can post those pictures after the contest is over. ERIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 More than likely I'll be ok with the deadline. I got sidetracked turbocharging my actual car, but that's pretty much finished for now, so I should be able to get back to work. Hey Chewie, if you want a smooth, slightly reflective white background to make sure that you get even lighting, why not get a big posterboard and fold it into a right angle? Then you've got a white floor and back wall. Use a turned over desklamp or something instead of the camera flash to get less harsh lighting, and you should be pretty good. What do you think, Eric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHEAD427 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 You don`t have to go through all this. If you are unable to create a white background, then take your model outside but justmake sure there isn`t too much distraction (or your real car) in the background. Here`s an example(no, it`s not a jada)This picture was taken in the afternoon in my backyard Here`s one with little light and against black background: And here`s the good news. I`m giving you all a one week extension! But that`s it, no more... Due date is now July 7th 2007 12 am (pst) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 280ZForce Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 ok submitted @ 11:58pm...it's rough but eh i've never done anything like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHEAD427 Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 So far 2 contestants submitted pictures: wigenOut-S30 and 280zforce 2 days left!... Hurry up! ERIC davyzmikellyeric@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Mine are coming, don't worry... It took me a little longer than anticipated to finish up the details, so I'll be trying to get some good pictures tonight and get them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I'm putting color on the body tonight, after that primer snafu last week and my daily driver toasting the transmission, its been a long week. But dont worry, I will enter! I have a backup plan for the paint, if it peels again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Do you need anything other than the pics for the submission? like a mods list or anything? Or where we got the parts from, esp the jada parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTORHEAD427 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Time`s up! Only 4 submissions...:sad: 280zforce wigenOut-S30 Veritech-Z Chewievette Such a disappointment... But it`s ok...Maybe next time more people will participate. 4th place will get a 1/24 240Z...No need for the "most enthusiastic contestant award" this time...Everybody wins. I will post submission pictures soon in a separate thread... We will ask HybridZ members to vote for their favourite model. We will ask them to simply post a message on the new thread stating which model they like. I asked you guys to name your customs, only one of you did that... PLEASE NAME YOUR MODELS!!!!!!! Good luck to you all! ERIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I asked you guys to name your customs, only one of you did that... That was me, right? I PM'd you the name in a seperate PM from the one with the pics cause I almost forgot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Just viewed al the entries and I'd like to commend all the contestants for their efforts. It will be hard to choose a winner in this bunch, since each of you went at it from a whole different perspective... None of the cars is "similar" in appearance... Very Cool! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 So when can we expect to see the poll thread? I can't wait to see what everybody else came up with!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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