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The Mainline => Dioramas => Topic started by: engineerkyle on July 11, 2014, 06:45:01 PM

Title: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: engineerkyle on July 11, 2014, 06:45:01 PM
I enjoy shooting photos on my layout, but the low, artificial light results in grainy blow-ups.

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This sturdy diorama is what I need to shoot in natural, indirect light. I can remove the foam and pose structures, or stage rolling stock/locos on the track when I use the foam layer.

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I like my auto settings, so the camera decides on exposure. This means the backdrop must be dark enough to force the camera into slowing the shudder speed enough to expose the subject properly. I talk more about it on my blog page.

Here's the link
http://www.engineerkyle.com/the-turn-out---a-place-for-news-and-replys (http://www.engineerkyle.com/the-turn-out---a-place-for-news-and-replys)

Comparisons between low-light and natural light images Show a big difference. The outdoor shots appear much, much crisper.


engineerkyle.com (http://engineerkyle.com)
Title: Re: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: NEMMRRC on July 11, 2014, 09:03:26 PM
Nice and efficient.


Jaime
Title: Re: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: ACL1504 on July 12, 2014, 07:20:34 AM
Quote from: NEMMRRC on July 11, 2014, 09:03:26 PM
Nice and efficient.


Jaime

What he said!

Tom ;D
Title: Re: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: engineerkyle on July 12, 2014, 01:34:12 PM
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engineerkyle.com (http://engineerkyle.com)

Title: Re: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: S&S RR on July 12, 2014, 07:59:06 PM
Interesting project.  Looking forward to the pictures.
Title: Re: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: gnatshop on July 12, 2014, 08:52:55 PM
A great example of versatility and possibilties in your diorama!  I likee!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My diorama will be a photo stage
Post by: engineerkyle on July 17, 2014, 06:13:22 PM
Thanks guys,

Here's one

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See my models at
engineerkyle.com (http://engineerkyle.com)