What does /toy/ use to take images of their figma's, models

AKA I don't want all of my pictures to show my computer, a random cookie jar, flowers, or whatever crap I have on the table at the time. I want the focus to be on the figma/model..not it's surroundings

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>>5935817
Depending on what kinda figures you're taking pictures of, nature can be your greatest asset. Natural light, proper settings, adds an element of realism that helps bring your toys to life, so to speak.

>>5935929
Do you recommend taking pictures outside?

>>5936145
No. Direct sunlight causes damage to your figures. Keep them in the darkness of your climate controlled basement dwellings.

>>5936148
Oh okay, so I should get daylight lamps?

>>5935817
Wait... what are those?

>>5935817
Poster board and a few cheap desk lamps. Not rocket science.

>>5936145
Well, yeah, that should be obvious.

>>5936148
>>5936151
He's messing with you. It's perfectly fine to photograph your figures outside, just don't store them in direct sunlight long term. Being in the backyard for an hour or whatever won't do any harm.

>>5935929
>>5936145

link since I'm on my work computer and can't upload. I try to go outside as much as possible, the difference is noticeable

https://www.instagram.com/loadedtomcat84/

>>5936208
papercrafts

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>>5935817
I started with a simple backdrop I made from floor tiles and a couple of desk lamps.

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>>5937913
and then it escalated.

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>>5935817
For a solid single color background, I would suggest using pvc board/foam board, they are made in an array of colors. Or you can use poster board or construction paper to change the color. That shouldn't cost more than $5 in total.

I second the idea to shoot outside, I've seen some really good photos taken in nature. That's also where I take all of my photos, since I don't have a diorama or anything to use inside.

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>>5935817
Usually just a solid white background. I need to get a large black sheet too. I wouldn't mind a dio or two though

I like outside the best it's just more fun to do stuff. But also it's an awkward feeling taking a photo of sailormoon alone at 1am downtown with a bunch of rapists around. But indoors can be great. Start making little rooms with foam core and you can get poster board and thick large pieces of cards stock at dollar stores. Look for paper craft props print it off fold if and use it the foreground or background for filler print out tiny posters etc. Sand with tiny rocks can make for neat terrain. And if you want to add depth a fog machine can make things look further away and more creepy or if you are good at lighting add rays of light to photo. There really no limit to what you can do. But just do it try have fun, fail try again get good son! Also depending of the size of the toy go to a hobby or train shop sometimes you can find something in a similar scale and at least get ideas on what the pros use and material tips

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>>5941958
I need larger lights, i can't get my background white enough while still having the figure light enough

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One of my friends gave me a plastic folding Japanese screen awhile back that I just put behind the figure when I take pictures on the work space I use for plamo.

I need to get better lighting though, right now I'm just using an old adjustable drafting lamp.

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>>5941967

dangit bobby
You are shooting still images you don't need stronger light you need to learn your camera better. Use a longer shutter speed. Keep your camera still take a longer exposure image and the background will full up with light. If you need a more bright white buy a bulb with a higher k like 4100k that's the colour temperature of the light. Lower number means daylight a yellowish hue, while 4100k is more bright white. I would recommend learning about photo editing more and changing the white balance of the image in post. And adjusting the brightness and contrast for the look you want.

>>5941967
Oh and either buy or build a light box for more even lighting

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>>5941991
I expose them pretty long and edit but if i raise the white too much trying to get an even background it ruins the figure

>>5941995
yeah i just need to do that. I was trying to get away with not getting an actual box but i can't get an even white when im zoomed out much.

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Just took this guy out today to show what natural light can do for a toy. Adding depth to the image with natural shadows making it pop, minor edits and a shite filter applied.

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My current go to is a diorama I purchased from the now defunct triad toys.

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>>5943335
Alternatively, I've used a mixture of home made set pieces and photo backdrops.

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>>5943339
Sometimes the photo is just enough even with a single light source.

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Before I moved, this was my setup. Worked out pretty well!

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>>5946053
With a bit of digital editing, it can be pretty alright! (This picture wasn't taken with the desk lamp, though. Only two clamp lights from the side.)

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Depends on what kind of toy photos you want to make. If you were doing the "here's what they look like/here's what's in the package/here's the scale" then you want a plain white bkgd, and as few visual distractions as possible. Just a white foam board will do.

If you wanted a diorama-style photo, then you can download backgrounds from the Internet, and glue it on white foam board. Ground/flooring can be Home Depot vinyl flooring samples, or Spanish moss glued on MDF, or tiles/bricks made from scrapbook paper, or cardboard, or egg cartons. Load the diorama up with various accessories, too.

For dioramas, cropping is, of course most important. You need to hide all the setup stuff so your audience imagines the toy world as "reality".

Cropped toy photo shot with an ipad:

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>>5947878
Same photo, uncropped: