dalmer Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Hello there, My apologies, as I'm sure one or more of you have already answered this. Since I've been moved to night shift I'm actually getting some painting done and would like to post pics to get some feedback from the local gaming group. 1. I have an old, crappy digital camera... the photos don't need to be super up close, do they? 2. I can just attach files like a normal computer thingiemabobber, right? Or I thought someone said to use some other program or something. Obviously, a lot of my computer issues are "PICNIC" errors. That's "Problem In Chair, Not In Computer" for those in the know. Any help is appreciated. Stay safe, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm certainly no expert on it, but I take pics with my cell (5mp, no flash), and use photobucket to upload. I haven't tried the attachment method, so I can't speak to that. I'll let someone with more experience take over for the specifics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fix Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Generally speaking, even crappy old cameras can produce good results, but to make things easier on them, make sure the mini is well lit. Indirect light is best, as a direct spotlight on the thing will just create glare, and a solid colored background (white works well, but darker backdrops can as well). Don't use a flash, and don't back-light the model. If your camera has a macro mode, use it, but understand that you'll be able to see every brush stroke. Sometimes it's just better to take a wide shot and then crop the photo to the mini. A slower shutter speed produces better close up results, but you'll have to be extra steady to compensate. It might require propping the camera up and using the timer if you can't keep it steady. I personally think imgur.com is a great service for uploading stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I use imgur, too. Use a tripod and a timer. Given that slow shutter speeds are better, keeping it steady is essential, as Brad says. Best image editor for the money (it's free) is Picassa, by the folks at google. You can use it to tweak the light or color balance if need be, but once you get practiced enough, you won't need it. I used to have to tweak the heck out of my photos, but these days, it's the rare photo that I have to do anything other than crop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergentzimm Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Agreed with Imgur.com. It can handle anything Reddit throws at it so its got a decent service rating. It's even easy to upload from the phone cameras if you have it. A good photo box works wonders. Even as simple as a cardboard box with white paper walls can help light up a model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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