Darthgothikus' Hall of shame...

[Darthgothikus]

Something that's been annoying me since I joined this forum is how to shoot a good Stormtrooper.

I'm no photographer, but having started snapping away on here, I've been bitten by the bug and want to learn more.

I recently invested in some lights, but still couldn't get a really clean trooper shot, I know I'm a masochist, but I want a White on White shot that holds the subject definition, but also has a clean white backdrop - gotta be the hardest thing to do!

So to stop all the waffle, I bought a Light Tent, only £28 delivered! and I started playing tonight. I'll bung up more as I improve...

This is the set up... excuse the messy kitchen!
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One on White... getting there, need to tweak the exposure back a bit.
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...and a sexy one on black! Ooooohh baby, this makes it worth all th expense!
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[Darthgothikus]

Mmmmm Vader
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[Crimsonbob]

Cool piccies m8, but i hope your not gonna buy a wendy house to put em in at night

 

[Darthgothikus]

Don't be silly man!






They all sleep with me and the Missus in our big Emperor size bed!

 

[Crimsonbob]

Ahh thats sweet but i hope they dont fight for huggsies

 

[Darthgothikus]

We operate a strict rota.

 

[Crimsonbob]

I bet you have nighties and jammies for them and everything, i can see Vader in a nice negligee and a dome net :emperor

 

[Darthgothikus]

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[Maglor]

Love this thread!

You do a great job!

Nice to see some passion in posing. You clearly love this hobby! (I'm not the only one!)

And great photography! Keep it up!

 

[Darthgothikus]

Thank you.

But I just chuck 'em on the table and snap away with a disposable camera.













Joke

 

[Darthgothikus]

Me likey these new toys.

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Thank you Hot Toys for bankrupting me, putting unnecessary strain on my marriage, making my children go without new shoes and raising Satan from the depths of Hell. Despite it all, I love you. Must. Buy. Toys.

 

[Crimsonbob]

U know it DG great pics though

 

[Darthgothikus]

Gotta enjoy it while it's here!!!
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Help! Someone's shot away my belt! MAN DOWN! TROUSERS DOWN! ARRRRRRGHHH!!!!!!!
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LOL, must take more care when posing figures to ensure all clothing is actually attached!

 

[Darthgothikus]

I was clearing out the attic earlier and came across an old Portfolio case with some anceint sketches in! Thought you all might like to have a look, and a laugh - some of these are nearly 20 years old! practically vintage.
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[Crimsonbob]

Thats some pretty decent drawing m8. I used to draw loads when i was a kid and my dads ex girlfriends friend worked for 2000ad and he said he'd try and get me a job 1 day as he liked my stuff. It didnt happen though

 

[Darthgothikus]

Ta C-Bob. Were all frustrated 2000AD artists at heart LOL!

 

[Darthgothikus]

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Ah well, ya gotta have a giggle...

 

[Darthgothikus]

LOL - Pole dancing Venom! Who'd have guessed?

Nice fig though.

 

[Darthgothikus]

Clones rock!

 

[MANDO]

Man those Snow Trooper shots are awesome!!! Reminds me of SW Battlefront days.

That cooridor you've got your Clones in is fantastic too!