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As stated above, Ive deleted this.

Well they're in Macro and focus so it ain't too bad try using a contrasting background (a coloured paper folder is what I generally use)

Llamahead wrote:Well they're in Macro and focus so it ain't too bad try using a contrasting background (a coloured paper folder is what I generally use)

yeah, this and more light.


But the minis look good so far

So how exactly are you painting them? I'd love to give you some advice, but until I know what you're doing I can't say much to help. From what I can tell you're painting red over black, which is a big no-no. Red doesn't cover black well AT ALL. Try priming white, or use GW's foundation paint, Mechrite Red, to build up to a good red. I would also try painting your guns black so there's more variation in your paint scheme.

Try shooting your minis against a white background. Just use a few pieces of paper, and light them with a few desk lamps. All my photography is done that way. This will get clearer, more visible, and brighter photos. Also, never use the flash, but I think you've got that covered.

Brother SRM wrote:So how exactly are you painting them? I'd love to give you some advice, but until I know what you're doing I can't say much to help. From what I can tell you're painting red over black, which is a big no-no. Red doesn't cover black well AT ALL. Try priming white, or use GW's foundation paint, Mechrite Red, to build up to a good red. I would also try painting your guns black so there's more variation in your paint scheme.

Try shooting your minis against a white background. Just use a few pieces of paper, and light them with a few desk lamps. All my photography is done that way. This will get clearer, more visible, and brighter photos. Also, never use the flash, but I think you've got that covered.

im not sure about this.... while all the other foundation paints are great, mechrite red somehow only makes a mess on my models; it doesnt cover at all and looks like gloss varnised. hmpf!
could be its just this one pot (maybe its a miscast ), but still id suggest a brown foundation paint rather than mechrite

Or if you're super lazy, use a red foundation/primer spray.

That's what I do for my sisters.