Countryboy Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Just another example of hobby based elitism. It stinks !! And is a great way to put newbies off for good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I don't understand your post Countryboy? Was that meant for this thread - or do you really have a problem with folk trying to perfect what is an important part of helping relay build guidance in a considered manner?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Not with you CB..! A picture can convey far more info about a building problem than words could ever do. I rather someone take a bit of trouble a get good clear picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 216 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Each to their own its all about personal choice, I am a 'newbie', and this thread does not put me off. I will still use my hand held fag packet sized camera, but am always willing to learn from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sorry CB, I don't get your post either. The quality of the photography and the effort put into it needs to reflect the purpose surely? If it's simply to show progress to friends or to keep a record in an 'ordinary' build blog then a phone or low-res camera is fine. If it's for a magazine article then I'd want it to be the mutt's nuts. When an expert builder without an ego, but great pride in his/her work (as Danny is), provides a build blog with quality photos and buckets of detail then I for one, am immensely grateful. I've not seen many examples of elitism here but if you want to fire pot-shots at anyone I suggest you pick the right target first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi I do prefer to make and see pictures that show the general clutter in a workshop. The background can tell a lot. If a pristine image without shadows is needed, there are ways make a light box. ie. fluorescent tube(s) in a box with opaque acrylic on top. or lay the object on a flat sheet of velvet, which will absorb the light. resort to photoshop ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I think in my entry I should have noted 'Stephen Jone's' your getting some nice results -for the balsa frame work pictures, and Danny's set-up will get some great results. Great taken, framed and objective picture's are a great way of adding to the narrative we are sharing on here with others. It's not elitism to want to get a good picture, if some one want's to take time to get a good result it should be admired and we -as others should learn form it, surely it's the same as building a true and straight, good and safe flying model, fly it nicely and land it at your feet, isn't that what we are trying to do with RC models? Taking a clear picture can be one of the many facet's of the hobby. Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 28/09/2014 09:56:22 Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 28/09/2014 09:58:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 well i didnt really intend to stir things up. I do hear from modellers that have a hankering to get pictures into the magazine. I was simply trying to show how I do this. I have had a continuing battle with our esteemed Ed trying to get pics in that show clutter and tools as well as whats happening. Graham sets a very high standard, and despite my grumbles I think he is right. I really cringe at some of the other magazines picture quality. for build blogs, i would suggest as long as the resolution is high, well lit and sharp, composition is not so important. cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I am guilty of the fact that when I take a picture for a build log, it's a case of point and shoot. Guilty as charged. Composition doesn't even enter my thick head! It's bad enough trying to build the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 As a "jobbing modeller" I want to see how the experts do things, in many cases the thing Danny (or others) are showing isn't what I want to see at that particular time, but later on when I am scratching my head trying to make a square section fit in a round hole, a thought comes into my head "Ahh I recall Danny doing something a bit like that, how the hell did he do it" - my biggest problem then is finding the dam build log and the thing I want to see!!! However I do wish there was at least a bit of clutter, simply because she who thinks she should be obeyed compares my debris strewn workbench with Danny's photos and, well you know..... that one eyebrow arching upwards says a million words, most of them uncomplimentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 just for you Dave I will throw in a few shots in the upcoming Chipmunk build of the battle field that is the building bench cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Why thank you kind sir.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've found it much easier to take build log pictures of someone else's build, during the build, while they are building, rather than stopping to take pictures during my own modelling/fettling. I don't actually take a fraction of the workshop snaps that I used to take, because the number of build threads and picture essays now is vast, compared to a decade ago, when such things were a bit of a novelty. That said, they are all very much snapshots, rather than professionally posed pictures- so they will always have the background mess which is the workbench, in the background. Personally I'd get even less done than the miniscule amount that i do get done, if I had to tidy up to take every single picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks, I did wonder. Could be my motto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Ha ha Ha ha ah. By the way....how long is long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Well, you know us guys and sizes. Have we hijacked this thread for too long? Come back Danny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 You do like making us work you chaps. We have a Code of Conduct which states:- Use English only please. Posts made in any other language will be deleted. There are no exceptions here. So I'm afraid I have no choice, the thread may make a little less sense when the posts have gone, but they are going. I have no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 <gulp> Well we like to keep you on your toes Thanks, Chris. Danny.. come back and rescue us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sorry, they weren't rude...honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lol what are you guys like i go off flying and you get in trouble with the mods right all offenders are sentenced to do lines...... panel lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Oh no... I cant even laser them for you again... Please, Sir.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 oo la la ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Could have been worse chaps, it might have been 100 rivets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Posted by Danny Fenton on 27/09/2014 21:39:56: I thought I would post this pic to give an idea of how I do a build and photograph it at the same time. I have to squeese in between that lot and silver solder this elevator joiner. I also have to do it with a remote control in my hand So now you know why my builds take so long Cheers Danny Thanks for that Danny 12 months between replays , not bad . My intention for starting this thread was not just for myself but to help others that would like to take better shots. It would appear that the general masses are quite happy just snapping away , and i have to agree that there is far too much effort and space needed to create pictures of the quality the Ed requires for the general hobbyist to contend with . I will from time to time try to take better pictures following the advice given so far has been very helpful . Cheers Guys , Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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