Quarky Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Not up to the standard of a lot of the work here - I'm still learning - but quite pleased with this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xQAgwPsoA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcclure Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Great stuff - the lighting really brings it to life. I enjoyed watching the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 So tempting. must resist.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chablar Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Looks awesome mate. Can you post some pictures with brighter background light? Just so we can see the decals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) That is pretty awesome.. Very inspiring. Makes me want to do the same to a star destroyer.. Here's a tip.. Old visual effects trick.. You'll need a camera on a tripod, and preferably a remote, so you don't nudge the camera too much.. Step 1: Pose and light the kit against a dark background, with a strong key light parked a few meters away, pretending to be a nearby star, for some nice contrasty shade. Hang a white sheet (or something) on the opposite side to create a bit of bounce just to lift it off the background a touch. Not too much (the brightness can be adjusted by angling the sheet), it is space after all. Have all the lights on the ship off. Take picture/footage. Step 2: Turn off all lights, and turn the ship lights on. Take picture/footage. Step 3: In an image editing programme, overlay the second shot on top of the first, using a 'screen' blending mode. This will make everything that's black transparant. This will allow you to play with the lighting levels on the ship. It's the method used way back in the day to create the illuminated effects for space ships, using motion control passes. Edited December 10, 2012 by Michaelvk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloSaxon Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 That's something to be very proud of, awesome work! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarky Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys - appreciated! I will get some more pics up but am working away from home over the next few days so may be a wee while. That is pretty awesome.. Very inspiring. Makes me want to do the same to a star destroyer.. ...as it happens, I have one in my stash waiting to be lit Step 3: In an image editing programme, overlay the second shot on top of the first, using a 'screen' blending mode. This will make everything that's black transparant. I will give this a go...can you recommend any software that will do this - I have windows live moviemaker and live photo gallery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcb10 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 The one I use is Adobe Photoshop but that's a bit pricey. I would recommend a program called Gimp which in my opinion is the best FREE graphics manipulation software you can get. You can get it here HERE Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 That's a pretty damned good standard, I don't think you have too much to worry about! Only thing I might suggest is using some thinner cable for the lighting next time around - it seemed a bit bulky for a low voltage LED circuit and might make things a little easier for routing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 ...as it happens, I have one in my stash waiting to be lit Ah yes, but I want this one: http://randycoopermodels.com/content/avenger-star-destroyer +1 on the gimp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Amazing Sir, just amazing! My gob is well & truly smacked!! Thanks & ATB.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarky Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Only thing I might suggest is using some thinner cable for the lighting next time around - it seemed a bit bulky for a low voltage LED circuit and might make things a little easier for routing Absolutely agree - it got a bit tight for space at times! I did post a question on wiring on here and git some excellent advice to use wire windings from an old transformer so will give that a go on my next build...although I do get a bit paranoid that they'll melt, I can always test them first I suppose! Few final close up pics taken in daylight: Few more: ...and finally...: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcb10 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 The lighting brings it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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