So this Sunday was taken up with a trip to the Focus on Imaging show at the NEC.
There were loads of maunfacturers there, where you could try out all the latest cameras and gadgets, along with retailers where you could them, there were also some really great stands with seminars and talks, and some with models so that you could practice some photography. If anyone’s looking for some good camera cleaning gear I would recommend lenspen – great products – had a little trial and decided to invested in a couple of little kits, definitely worth the money!
Luckily I took my SLR with me so I was able to play about a little bit, the first 4 images below are taken on a stand where the idea was to take ‘hollywood style images’, obviously lighting was key – but a handy little tip for you budding photographers out there, if you want to make the model look imposing and powerful like hollywood actors and actresses like to be portrayed – get below their eye level! I was told – and have since checked it out – that a lot of filming for TV (including programmes like CSI) are filmed this way to give a more dramatic feel. Nice technique – i must try it out some more.
The second stand I visited to take some photos had considerably less lighting but used reflectors reasonably well and you can see the examples of the other model below too!
Now I just have to tidy the garage and see if Dee will pose for me – might have to bribe her with some New Zealand white!
I also came across some fantastic new ideas for displaying photographs on plastic and metal and will be replicating them myself with a few of my pictures – will take some pics to show everyone once they’re done.
Chat to you soon
Rob
