iPhone Photo Tips (other than: don't use an iPhone)
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Asslessman
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I can tell you how I take all my pictures with the wife's samsung (which must be pretty close)
- Always choose an angle which makes sure you don't have reflections on the model
- Try to find something to put your phone on so that you don't hold it in the air yourself (you WILL be shaking)
- Try to get lights sources from 2 different angles
I can show you how I take mine with the smartphone if yo want , just look at what I post to see if it's good enough for you (It's not good enough for me but I have no other choice right now...)
- Always choose an angle which makes sure you don't have reflections on the model
- Try to find something to put your phone on so that you don't hold it in the air yourself (you WILL be shaking)
- Try to get lights sources from 2 different angles
I can show you how I take mine with the smartphone if yo want , just look at what I post to see if it's good enough for you (It's not good enough for me but I have no other choice right now...)
Naagruz
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Asslessman":k6x5soks said:
These are HUGE. Lighting is where most folks screw up & getting rid of wiggle is a big help.
Additionally, proof/edit your photos prior to posting. I'm always mystified by folks who ask for an opinion on photos that could be used as Rorschach test bits. "Is it a bunny or an Orc with a difficult childhood?"
Asslessman
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Yep, Naagruz is right, I forgot to add unless you're equipped with daylight bulbs (whish I recommend since it's good for bothe painting and photos) you will want to "correct" the photos at least to get the whites right and to crop.
Asslessman
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My last photos suck because I broke my whitelight bulbs (you're looking for 6000°K to 7000°K for proper "white" light) and that halogen bulbs tend to create a weird and very annoying artifact on the phone camera but here is how I set up things :
The lights ar efrom IKEA and are quite cheap (around 7€), the bulbs will be more expensive though.
Next step for me is to get a proper camera with small tripod though...
Hope it helps.
EDIT, Oh and just beacuse I am silly doesn't mean you should place the backdrop upside down like I did in the photo...
The lights ar efrom IKEA and are quite cheap (around 7€), the bulbs will be more expensive though.
Next step for me is to get a proper camera with small tripod though...
Hope it helps.
EDIT, Oh and just beacuse I am silly doesn't mean you should place the backdrop upside down like I did in the photo...
Captain Crooks
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Have a look if your iphone has settings you can play with - you're looking for a 'macro' function. My galaxy s3 has it but I don't know about iphones. It allows very close up shots. Failing that you can take decent 'middle distance' pics with good lighting and a steady hand - you can crop the pics afterwards to the desired size and shape.
It's what I do with my iphone, I don't think there's a macro setting on there.
Erny
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Another tip to avoid the shakes is to set the shutter on timer, say 2 seconds. Actually pushing the shutter button can move the camera even on a steady surface, with small items you need to stop any movement. Setting the timer means you can steady the camera on a surface and pushing the shutter button doesn't happen at the same time as taking the photo.
Using the ipad I also found it easier to use the machine with the lens at the bottom rather than the top.
Using the ipad I also found it easier to use the machine with the lens at the bottom rather than the top.