Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Sorry for all the Vig's lately, I'm off work with a chest infection so I'm kind of bored...it's not as if I can even sleep as I just cough myself to pieces so I have to do something. Anyway, as it says up top, this one is kind of an experiment. I don't know if it has worked or not, but I'm on medication so my mind is a little frazzled right now. I call it "Escape to the Cave". The brave knight had fought long and hard with the Dragon but the battle was too much for him... He flees to a mysterious glowing cave containing water that has magical healing properties, but he can only wonder how long it is before the Dragon finds him... Dr. S. Quote
xwingyoda Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Sorry for all the Vig's lately, I'm off work with a chest infection so I'm kind of bored...it's not as if I can even sleep as I just cough myself to pieces so I have to do something. In that case please be sick more often X-D I really like your MOC photography and natural light effects 8- Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Author Posted September 21, 2007 Thank you, I'm glad you like it. I used one of those transparent plate thingies from a mosaic set as I was lacking anything blue, but the vig' itself is still 8x8, it's just sat on the corner. To get the blue colour of the magical water in the cave the model is sitting on top of an 8x8x3 blue "box" with a small hatch at the back through which a torch is shining - the blue light is just reflected light from the inside of the box. I had two more torches on a sort of diffused setting to highlight other areas, one in front of the Knight, one behind the dragon - quite a complicated setup but it seems to have worked. Dr. S. Quote
xwingyoda Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Complicated set up indeed but great result *y* Awaitig next one ;-) *yoda* Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Author Posted September 21, 2007 Complicated set up indeed but great result *y* Awaitig next one ;-) *yoda* Uh-oh, now the pressure's on! :-D Dr. S. Quote
xwingyoda Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Uh-oh, now the pressure's on! :-D Indeed >:-) And don't blame me, you started it :-P *yoda* Quote
Sir Dillon Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Nice vignette, Doctor. I like the way you've managed to fit that dragon head into the cave... I have a feeling the knight won't last long in that heavy armor! :-P Get well soon. :-) Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Author Posted September 21, 2007 Nice vignette, Doctor. I like the way you've managed to fit that dragon head into the cave... I have a feeling the knight won't last long in that heavy armor! :-P Get well soon. :-) Yeah, he's doomed...unless... And thanks. Although I think I am hallucinating on these pills - I keep seeing Muppets everywhere on the forum. :-D Dr. S. Quote
xwingyoda Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 And thanks. Although I think I am hallucinating on these pills - I keep seeing Muppets everywhere on the forum. :-D Wow, that is indeed some strong stuff you're taking 8- Quote
SirNadroj Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Very cool! This vig makes me like the new dragon! ;-) I like how you used the transparent plate, I have used it before, too, and the effect is always perfect! I also like the lighting effect, great overall job! *y* Quote
Corpreal363 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Have you tried Photoshop? It'll make the Effects Astounding! Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Author Posted September 21, 2007 Have you tried Photoshop? It'll make the Effects Astounding! I prefer not to use it where I can - more of a challenge that way, although I'm not ruling it out for future ones, just that I think that would make it less "pure". Dr. S. Quote
xwingyoda Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I prefer not to use it where I can - more of a challenge that way, although I'm not ruling it out for future ones, just that I think that would make it less "pure". Exactly !! CGIs are the use of the week or lazy photographer |-/ When Photographing Lego, I want it to be pure without any CGI crap !! I totally dislike them ;-) *yoda* Quote
Asuka Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 A very nice vig with a wonderful atmosphere and great pictures! *y* Quote
Shadows Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Yep, you've done it now. We're always going to expect great work with brilliant lighting! *wub* Pressure On! *y* Quote
Vader Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Dr S that is one sweet vig, i really love the way you've used the lighting to highlight the vig. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. :-) Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Author Posted September 21, 2007 Dr S that is one sweet vig, i really love the way you've used the lighting to highlight the vig.Can't wait to see what you come up with next. :-) Thank you Lord Vader. Erm, I'm wondering that myself! Dr. S. Quote
Vader Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Thank you Lord Vader.Erm, I'm wondering that myself! Dr. S. X-D No pressure on you at all Dr S, im sure you will come up with something :-) Quote
Batbrick Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE DOCTOR SINISTER PRESSURE PRESSURE :-D Just kidding, although I hope you do make another as this one is astounding! *wub* The combination of excellent lighting, great setup and a good backstory make for one excellent vig! I'm going to have to get my hands on one of those transparent plates...... Batbrick Away! >:-) Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 21, 2007 Author Posted September 21, 2007 Well...I do have another one now. But I don't want to keep spamming the forums with them... Although it does involve my usual sig-fig... Dr. S. Quote
Batbrick Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Sweet! *sweet* Can't Wait! Batbrick Away! >:-) Quote
ZeekyBoogeyDoog Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Lol, that knight won't last long! I love how you include an element of illumination in your vignettes, here the blue effect worked extremely well. Quote
iamded Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Awesome! The lighting effects really make it look awesome! Looking forward to future vigs! Oh, and get well soon. Although if keeping you sick means more vignettes... :-P Quote
Doctor Sinister Posted September 22, 2007 Author Posted September 22, 2007 OK chaps, two more here: http://eurobricks.hosting.ipsyn.com/eurofo...topic=11433&hl= http://eurobricks.hosting.ipsyn.com/eurofo...topic=11432&hl= One is just for fun really...the other one is an extension of my experimentation with this Vig'. Back to work on Monday alas... :-( Dr. S. Quote
iamded Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Those are both neat! Damn... work means no more new vigs... well, there's always the weekend! X-D Quote
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