New From CANADA Love your photos of the Diecast cars I just started my Channel April 12 2024 and been trying my best at Videos and Photos on my page also my Community Page I print off backdrops for me cars or take them outside for a really cool video or shots Great Video
Another outstanding video, Ben. I have helped a good friend that has quite an extensive collection of cars for this sort of photography. (he predominately uses outdoor forced perspective style) One thing we learned was to 'scruff up' the tread area of the tires to help with realism. Also **IF** the wheels can be turned (some can; some cannot) it helps to do so. Great job on all of them but I really loved how you added the snow for the Astin Martin! Nice touch. Keep up the great work, fella!
Thanks Randy, there's so many little things you can do to add extra realism! The mustang wheels did turn, but they are spring loaded to return to the centre. I did jam some paper in the back wheel but it didn't last long. Scuffing up the tires is a great idea! I'll probably try that next time when I do some action shots and possibly more elaborate sets.
I really appreciate these pointers! I will be using them for when I photograph my hot wheels collection. And here I was thinking I need to build a diorama 😅
There's something to be said for building a diorama but you have to remember you're only going to see it from a single direction, so it might not have to be as complex as you think!
Hi Ben, I love the work you are doing on macro and I’m slowly working my way through them. I like your level of detail and the clarity you bring. I have one suggestion, in quite a few of the videos we don’t get to see the final image. We seem to be getting a ‘rolling view’ of the shot rather than a finished still image. I think if you were to consider putting the still images on screen for a few moments at the end it would be a massive improvement and might be well received - it would by me. Love the model car photography and the Mustang really pops! Lastly, you mentioned an instructional video on focus stacking - I can’t find it, could I have the link please?
Hey Steve, Really appreciate the feedback, I might start putting some still images into the videos, but often they don't quite fit the 16:9 video format so a little movement is needed. There's always a blog post with all the stills and a written description too, you can find it linked in the description to go and have a look at the final images. The focus stacking vid is here - ua-cam.com/video/I3lAy5eS868/v-deo.html
Nice video, learned a lot. Can advise or feature nxt time, smaller scale 1:64s like for HotWheels size? As those are mostly my collections and not as detailed as your bigger scale diecast cars used in this vid.
Hi Ben, a great video. I think maybe with the Aston Martin you can see under the car the photo is not so real...some lights from studio.What do you think? Congratulations again, Alberto
Hey Alberto. I think next time I will use some flour or sugar to add some snow to the ground in photos where it is more visible. There's a lot more that can be done to make scenes like this more realistic but I'll cover things like scenery in a future video.
Hi Ben, thanks for sharing your tips to toy photography. I want to ask about the miniature lights you used, what is it called, it seems like it comes with different accessories? Are they expensive? More power.
Why is the best resolution I can get on this video 144p? Just saying it makes it difficult to see the realisticness of what you're trying to show here. Still a helpful video from listening to your suggestions tho so thank you!!
@@Adaptalux after reading your comment I just watched the video on my tablet instead of my smartphone and I see you're absolutely correct!!! apparently my Galaxy phone doesn't like UA-cam all of a sudden😬 anyways thank you I appreciate your response and I appreciate your video very helpful Thank you!!! I think I'll delete my first comment now thanks again!!
The shut lines and the wheels give it away as a toy. Model selection is essential, as well as scale and detail, and some post-processing is necessary. If done right scale model cars can be used on magazine covers: ua-cam.com/video/nd-SARsbNNE/v-deo.html
Great job, I learned a lot, thx.
I've been looking for this for a while now! I want to photograph my model car collection and I needed a good tutorial. Thanks Ben!!
Glad you found it useful! Let us know how you get on with your own shoot!
New From CANADA
Love your photos of the Diecast cars I just started my Channel April 12 2024
and been trying my best at Videos and Photos on my page also my Community Page I print off backdrops for me cars or take them outside for a really cool video or shots
Great Video
Congratulations for your AP Award!!!
Thanks Juan!
Another outstanding video, Ben.
I have helped a good friend that has quite an extensive collection of cars for this sort of photography. (he predominately uses outdoor forced perspective style)
One thing we learned was to 'scruff up' the tread area of the tires to help with realism. Also **IF** the wheels can be turned (some can; some cannot) it helps to do so.
Great job on all of them but I really loved how you added the snow for the Astin Martin! Nice touch.
Keep up the great work, fella!
Thanks Randy, there's so many little things you can do to add extra realism! The mustang wheels did turn, but they are spring loaded to return to the centre. I did jam some paper in the back wheel but it didn't last long. Scuffing up the tires is a great idea! I'll probably try that next time when I do some action shots and possibly more elaborate sets.
ua-cam.com/users/shortsQ6C--3W4pQo?si=Kd-_o3BorCSuUni7
I really appreciate these pointers! I will be using them for when I photograph my hot wheels collection. And here I was thinking I need to build a diorama 😅
There's something to be said for building a diorama but you have to remember you're only going to see it from a single direction, so it might not have to be as complex as you think!
Ooh! I've been waiting for this one! 😁😁😂😂😂😂 More please!
Seems like a popular one so there will be more on the way!
This is a brilliant video. I can't wait to try for myself. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Paul, let us know how your own shoot goes.
Fantastic, they are looking real to me. I’d like to see more vids like this one
Glad you enjoyed it Mark! I'm sure there will be more to come!
Amazing work!
Thanks!
You just explained it pretty well !
excellent, i have an E-Type Jag about 8ins long with open doors and bonnet etc i will save it for a rainy day thanks for sharing
I bet a nice Jag will look great in a night shot!
@@Adaptalux great idea thank you.
Really liked your Toy car macro photos. I would like to see how you would do Action Toy Car Macro photos setup shots. Steve
Thanks Stephen, action shots are on the list of things to cover in future videos!
Excellent subject ,thanks Ben.
8ve been waiting /model cars waiting
Thanks Phillip, glad you enjoyed it!
Cool photos ... love it...
You Could Have A Figure Standing Beside The Car. Just An Idea.
Very helpful for my cars
Nice work
Cheers Rob!
very informative. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Where can I buy the surfaces from? Also what scale size models did you use?
Hi Ben, I love the work you are doing on macro and I’m slowly working my way through them. I like your level of detail and the clarity you bring.
I have one suggestion, in quite a few of the videos we don’t get to see the final image. We seem to be getting a ‘rolling view’ of the shot rather than a finished still image. I think if you were to consider putting the still images on screen for a few moments at the end it would be a massive improvement and might be well received - it would by me.
Love the model car photography and the Mustang really pops!
Lastly, you mentioned an instructional video on focus stacking - I can’t find it, could I have the link please?
Hey Steve, Really appreciate the feedback, I might start putting some still images into the videos, but often they don't quite fit the 16:9 video format so a little movement is needed. There's always a blog post with all the stills and a written description too, you can find it linked in the description to go and have a look at the final images.
The focus stacking vid is here - ua-cam.com/video/I3lAy5eS868/v-deo.html
Thanks Ben, keep doing what you’re doing because you have inspired me to order the Nature pre built pack and I cannot wait until it arrives!
Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤
Nice video, learned a lot. Can advise or feature nxt time, smaller scale 1:64s like for HotWheels size? As those are mostly my collections and not as detailed as your bigger scale diecast cars used in this vid.
SHOW MORE. GREAT JOB
Hi Ben, a great video. I think maybe with the Aston Martin you can see under the car the photo is not so real...some lights from studio.What do you think? Congratulations again, Alberto
Hey Alberto. I think next time I will use some flour or sugar to add some snow to the ground in photos where it is more visible. There's a lot more that can be done to make scenes like this more realistic but I'll cover things like scenery in a future video.
Good info. What is that light rig you have?
It's our own design - adaptalux.com/
Very nice ❤
Thank you!
nICE wORK tHANKS.
One giveaway is the tread on the tires is too clean and shiny.
Still a great lesson on toy photography
There's a few little things like this that I'd like to work on next time, well noticed though!
Hi Ben, thanks for sharing your tips to toy photography. I want to ask about the miniature lights you used, what is it called, it seems like it comes with different accessories? Are they expensive? More power.
It's our own design, you can get them on our website - www.adaptalux.com
What did you use for the light? Thats cool!
adaptalux.com
Hi thank you for the video May I ask what lens you're using to shoot the car with?
It's a Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro
Why is the best resolution I can get on this video 144p? Just saying it makes it difficult to see the realisticness of what you're trying to show here. Still a helpful video from listening to your suggestions tho so thank you!!
It's uploaded at 1080p, if you're only getting offered 144p it's something to do with your UA-cam player or connection. Seems fine on our end!
@@Adaptalux after reading your comment I just watched the video on my tablet instead of my smartphone and I see you're absolutely correct!!! apparently my Galaxy phone doesn't like UA-cam all of a sudden😬 anyways thank you I appreciate your response and I appreciate your video very helpful Thank you!!! I think I'll delete my first comment now thanks again!!
No need, someone else might fine the info helpful if it happens to them :)
I don't care much about taking pictures of toy cars, but where can I get a beard like that????????????????
Thanks, I grew it myself!
How did you get the snow?
Hey Lonnie, I just added a layer in PS with some snow particles and used the screen blend mode.
The shut lines and the wheels give it away as a toy. Model selection is essential, as well as scale and detail, and some post-processing is necessary. If done right scale model cars can be used on magazine covers: ua-cam.com/video/nd-SARsbNNE/v-deo.html