Legolas Prod Pics Up

[Wor-Gar]

That was almost poetry right there.

It does have a certain rhythm, doesn't it? Its so familiar.

 

[Customikey]

You're really enthralled with yourself there aren't you mikey.

I was referring to Wor-Gar's post:

Originally Posted by Wor-Gar
I do love these rollercoasters though.

Its great -- it sucks -- its great -- it sucks -- I'll futz -- it sucks -- repaint -- its great!

Ah, the immediacy of the internet.

 

[MaulFan]

i still have nightmares about the obi-wan 12" production pics.

I thought they were bad but Anakin's were even worse I think. As for Legolas, I had hopes that they were sucky pictures, and this owner image makes me feel that the actuall in hand product should be a relief.

 

[carbo-fation]

Yikes, that looks really bad! I was expecting a bad paint job as usual, but this head-sculpt is plain aweful. I am not going to cancel this but DAMN!!!!:emperor

 

[lcummins]

Hey guys, I think it is a little insensitive to ask for someone to be replaced in their job. If you don't like the pictures, say so and give some criticism of how it could be photographed differently, but don't insist that someone be replaced.

 

[Sachiel]

That's a nice headshot. I hope he takes a few more. Besides the strangness of the headsculpt in SSC's pic, the rest is nice, better than Aragorn I'd say. Thankfully there's no big-head syndrome with the LOTR line. I hope the Star Wars line fixes this (and I won't shut up about it until it does!).

About SSC's photos. I like the some of the new Star Wars ones. You can see them in Qui-Gon's, Mace's and Han's pages from what I remember.

 

[pjam]

I was referring to Wor-Gar's post:

Nevermind. Sorry 'bout that... okay, back to Leggy.

 

[pjam]

Hey guys, I think it is a little insensitive to ask for someone to be replaced in their job. If you don't like the pictures, say so and give some criticism of how it could be photographed differently, but don't insist that someone be replaced.

We've been doing that for over a year now and the bumouts just keep coming. I mean geez, posing and shooting a subject in the proper light isn't rocket science and it still hasn't improved. Sorry to be so blunt but when these pictures consistently cause SO much anguish with collectors it's time for a change.

Sorry man, but business is business...

 

[MaulFan]

Hey guys, I think it is a little insensitive to ask for someone to be replaced in their job. If you don't like the pictures, say so and give some criticism of how it could be photographed differently, but don't insist that someone be replaced.

I can understand your point, but at the same time, good photography is as much about having things inside you that allow you to instinctually know when you've set up a good shot, and all the comments in the world can't change that, not saying it couldn't help the staff photographer that shoots the images for the web, but part of being a good photographer is having that artistic sense in you.

 

[Darklord Dave]

You'll notice that the official photos are an even light, designed to completely illuminate the figure. Photos taken by members use shadow and different types of light for effect, like we see things in real life. So the catalog photos are always going to be unreal compared to fan photos.

 

[nash]

The Darklord makes a good point

 

[Customikey]

And there's just no reason why SSC should permit a figure who has gone through a rigorous production process to be so terribly misrepresented at the 11th Hour. I feel badly for the artisans who actually worked on the figure getting such bad feedback from us when the problem isn't even theirs.

Edit after reading Dave's post-

I don't think it's a good idea to use that much illumination. Almost no figurte looks good when exposed like that. All the flaws become glaring. It's like using a flash!

 

[pjam]

You'll notice that the official photos are an even light, designed to completely illuminate the figure. Photos taken by members use shadow and different types of light for effect, like we see things in real life. So the catalog photos are always going to be unreal compared to fan photos.

I really don't care, they don't represent the figure accurately and in some cases, not at all... SSC needs to fix this problem.

 

[MaulFan]

There is a middle ground that could be done with minimal effort, you take the shots like now to serve the purpose DarklordDave pointed out, but you also take more artistic shots like myself and others take for the sake of showing off the product for the quality item it is.

 

[galactiboy]

And if the pictures were always great, then we wouldn't get a chance to freak out... and what fun would that be

 

[MaulFan]

And if the pictures were always great, then we wouldn't get a chance to freak out... and what fun would that be

Ya, who would want to read a boastful article about production shots being posted and go to the page and find beautiful images that make you as excited as the article leads you to think you should be, why would want anything but to follow the link and be let down that's just crazy talk.

 

[Sideshow Q]

Here's the deal with photography. The photography department falls under me and our very talented photographer has my 100% support. I approve all the shots and often times direct the shoots. The philosophy behind our general photography is as Dave says so detail isn't hidden. Our figures are not only about the sculpt but also the detailing in the costuming and accessories, which everyone seems to forget. These images aren't used only for our website, but also publications and retailers who require these types of masked images. When we want to add extra "pop," we'll use more interesting lighting effects and backgrounds, as seen in some of the blogs and newer gallery shots in a few of the Star Wars figures. As far as "futzing" with figures with water treatments and such, we intentionally show the figure as much out of the box as possible, but of course with some straightening out of the costume.

So for those of you calling for heads, maybe you should call for mine instead.

Q

 

[DarkArtist81]

There is a middle ground that could be done with minimal effort, you take the shots like now to serve the purpose DarklordDave pointed out, but you also take more artistic shots like myself and others take for the sake of showing off the product for the quality item it is.

That's my take on it as well... At least it gives you a better idea while also illuminating the sculpt and figure entirely so that you know the details.

Either way, I try not to judge anything until I have it in my greedy little paws. And THEN I judge immediately.

It's all good to me anyway.... A brush and some time and I can have it exactly like I want it.

 

[DarkArtist81]

Here's the deal with photography. The photography department falls under me and our very talented photographer has my 100% support. I approve all the shots and often times direct the shoots. The philosophy behind our general photography is as Dave says so detail isn't hidden. Our figures are not only about the sculpt but also the detailing in the costuming and accessories, which everyone seems to forget. These images aren't used only for our website, but also publications and retailers who require these types of masked images. When we want to add extra "pop," we'll use more interesting lighting effects and backgrounds, as seen in some of the blogs and newer gallery shots in a few of the Star Wars figures. As far as "futzing" with figures with water treatments and such, we intentionally show the figure as much out of the box as possible, but of course with some straightening out of the costume.

So for those of you calling for heads, maybe you should call for mine instead.

Q

Well said Q... That all makes perfect logical sense. And I assure you that the wonderful tailoring is not lost on me at all....

This entire thread will turn around when the figure arrives...

 

[carbo-fation]

This entire thread will turn around when the figure arrives...

Ditto...