ECWFigureFed
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jun 21, 2017 8:05:50 GMT -5
I am new to the world of figure photography for the most part and was wondering how people pose their figure for action/ airborne shots. I am familiar with the yardstick method but is anyone able to shed some light on how to put together a setup for that like how is the yardstick secured to the tripod, is there a need for a counterweight, what are the best joints to string from?
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Post by mcfclee on Jun 21, 2017 8:07:23 GMT -5
I am new to the world of figure photography for the most part and was wondering how people pose their figure for action/ airborne shots. I am familiar with the yardstick method but is anyone able to shed some light on how to put together a setup for that like how is the yardstick secured to the tripod, is there a need for a counterweight, what are the best joints to string from? By the sounds of it you know more than me. I literally tie fishing line around them and balance with one hand while taking pics with the other. It's a pain, but works for me |
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jun 21, 2017 8:15:09 GMT -5
I'd like to start filming for stop motion and would like to have something to work from.
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Post by rastlinfigures on Jun 21, 2017 14:36:06 GMT -5
I haven't advanced that far yet.
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Post by mcfclee on Jun 21, 2017 15:40:37 GMT -5
It's hard to learn because this part of the forum is near dead. There's about 4 people that actually post here these days. I started a help thread that you can see on page one and didn't get a reply.
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Post by Stuart? on Jun 22, 2017 5:32:47 GMT -5
I animated for a few years and pic fed now so I'm pretty well versed in using string. I tend to just use a longer loop of string and hold it with my hand. I normally tie the string in a loop and place one end around the ankle joints of the figure and the other around the head for diving moves. For falling backwards shots, I place the loop behind the knee joints and the other behind the neck again. For shots on the top rope, I place the string under the figure's arms.
Hope this helps! I'm not too familiar with the tripod method unfortunately so I can't help you there.
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jun 27, 2017 8:40:56 GMT -5
I animated for a few years and pic fed now so I'm pretty well versed in using string. I tend to just use a longer loop of string and hold it with my hand. I normally tie the string in a loop and place one end around the ankle joints of the figure and the other around the head for diving moves. For falling backwards shots, I place the loop behind the knee joints and the other behind the neck again. For shots on the top rope, I place the string under the figure's arms. Hope this helps! I'm not too familiar with the tripod method unfortunately so I can't help you there. anything is helpful at this point since I am still very new to this. the only reason I bring up the tripod is because I have a fairly large setup |
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Post by mcfclee on Jun 27, 2017 15:37:34 GMT -5
I animated for a few years and pic fed now so I'm pretty well versed in using string. I tend to just use a longer loop of string and hold it with my hand. I normally tie the string in a loop and place one end around the ankle joints of the figure and the other around the head for diving moves. For falling backwards shots, I place the loop behind the knee joints and the other behind the neck again. For shots on the top rope, I place the string under the figure's arms. Hope this helps! I'm not too familiar with the tripod method unfortunately so I can't help you there. anything is helpful at this point since I am still very new to this. the only reason I bring up the tripod is because I have a fairly large setup Got any early shots to share? |
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jun 27, 2017 15:57:31 GMT -5
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Post by mcfclee on Jun 27, 2017 16:00:31 GMT -5
Nice! Love it. Big fan of the use of blurring too.
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jun 28, 2017 10:51:54 GMT -5
Nice! Love it. Big fan of the use of blurring too. thanks its a nifty feature for sure its on the iphone 7 plus as portrait mode |
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Post by crashholly2002 on Jul 20, 2017 21:59:33 GMT -5
and a bit OT, but what's the status of the rules, cause the rules from brm say "Use string. Unless the pose amuses me, it will be locked." did it change where the thread won't be locked if it doesn't have string
thanks in advance
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Post by hCo.Bro™ [brandon_lee] on Jul 21, 2017 15:52:11 GMT -5
crashholly2002 It used to be pretty strict at one time with using string. The board has kind of died down (no offence to those posting regularly) and Cass seems to be more chill about it. To OP, old I know but, I would also check out youtube. I've seen some tutorials and behind the scene stuff! Really like the quality of the photos you posted!
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Post by deskjet on Jul 21, 2017 18:31:58 GMT -5
Have you posted on the pic fed board before? |
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Post by ¡Twist Of Cinnamon! on Jul 24, 2017 7:17:32 GMT -5
I've used string in the past by cellotaping it to the roof. As long as there isn't too much weight on it then its fine.
Rules about using string has been pretty strict in the past. I've had one of my threads closed because I was able to get the shot by simply balancing the figures rather than using string. After a while the rules became pretty relaxed.
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jul 24, 2017 9:06:24 GMT -5
Have you posted on the pic fed board before? i believe i have posted some of our content there in the past |
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Post by ECWFigureFed on Jul 24, 2017 10:56:10 GMT -5
the arena has been through a final overhaul before more shooting resumes so hopefully more content will be arriving shortly
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