![]() These can be adjusted for to some degree, but it is somewhat in the nature of LEGO photography to lose some of the depth of life-size photography. The two (potential) disadvantages of macro mode are: 1) extremely close focus tends to make the background very blurry, even when not far from the camera either and 2) having a close flash will substantially darken the space behind the closest object, making a faraway black or very shadowy. Even if you don’t use the flash, macro mode can improve the clarity of your images. It also adjusts the flash so the light does not wash out the nearest objects. ( Note: if your point-and-shoot is in “Auto” setting, it may not display this option – switch to “Manual” for more options.) Not only does it focus on and maximize the sharpness of close objects – and because LEGO builds are small scale, you are inevitably right in front of them with your lens. Every (digital) camera has a macro setting – the little tulip/flower on the menu options. These minifigs, a doctor and a woman of means, are waiting expressively for the bus Unless you’re going for that Alice-in-Wonderland-caterpillar-scene look. Beware, however: for minifig scale shots, things like grass, concrete sidewalks, or flowers will generally clash with your intended scale. A blue sky might be a nice “looking up” shot at your work. But in a pinch, any colorful surface can be put into the background for a generic non-white or -black background.ĭepending on the scene or scale of your build, using an outdoor scene might be useful. ![]() Posters, magazine images, and (for underwater scenes) that plastic “wallpaper” you can buy for the back of fishtanks also work great. Depending on the scene, a background may or may not be appropriate occasionally the set’s original box will make a decent stand-in for a more complicated scene. This is usually a function of the camera’s macro setting (see below) but can be avoided by using relatively two-dimensional scenes. If you’ve already browsed some of the above LEGO photo sites, you’ll noticed that often the background is very blurry. If you want to show interiors of buildings, consider building a cutaway, as I did in this condo build: It’s going to look a bit contrived, not to say, plastic. A temptation might be to set up your photo as though it was candid and not contrived, especially something like a street scene or battle, but it won’t appear the same way as you intend from the photo’s single vantage point. ![]() Even if you’re taking photos from multiple angles, consider the scene as you would a stage – remove any of the “fourth wall” obstructions, unless you want them to be out of focus in the foreground. ![]() Via Wired – “ Historic Moments Recreated in Lego”īased on what I’ve done so far, I can offer a few helpful tips: Via Wired – “ Lego Tableaus Re-Create Classic Photos” LEGO365 – Day-by-day photoblog of miscellaneous LEGO scenes The Brick Testament – LEGO versions of classic Bible stories Or, just search for “Star Wars LEGO” on Google Image. I need to preface by heartily emphasizing that I am not an expert, or even an experienced amateur, in this area.įor more skilled endeavors into taking brick pictures, check out the following links. Family, friends, and cleaning have kept me from some quality LEGOing during the break, but I will at least take the time to write up a few tips about LEGO photography.
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