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Technique 07 - Digirama
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Technique 07 - Digirama
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My professional background in post-production, vfx, and animation provided a strong foundation when I started toy photography in 2015. My first photos included the use of digital screens as backgrounds which I coined “Digirama” at the time. We’ll explore this technique while creating an San Diego Comic Con inspired toy photo.

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Technique 06 -Multiple Plane
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Technique 06 -Multiple Plane
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The Multiple Plane (Multiplane) technique is something I have been eager to dive deeper into since beginning my exploration of visual effects techniques. For action figure photography, it is an extremely simple way to achieve the look of mid-air flight or floatation.

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Technique 05 -Infinity Mirror
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Technique 05 -Infinity Mirror
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Continuing with a series that explores visual effects techniques for photography, we’ll recreate the iconic Death Star trench run scene from Star Wars: A New Hope using an Infinity Mirror setup. Though the concept is straightforward, there are plenty of challenges to overcome in bringing this shot to life - but this is where the fun begins!

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 Technique 04 - Camera Tracking
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Technique 04 - Camera Tracking
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To celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight, we'll explore a technique known as camera tracking to create a practical, in-camera lightspeed effect. As a long-time fan of Lego and the original Space series, I thought it fitting to feature my 6931 FX Star Patroller with Benny in the cockpit.

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 Technique 03 - Light Painting
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Technique 03 - Light Painting
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This year I’m exploring various visual effects techniques to implement into my work. To celebrate Mario Day, we'll be using light painting to create a practical, in-camera Rainbow Road for our favorite Mario Kart racers! These Hot Wheels karts by Mattel were the perfect toys to bring this concept to life.

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 Technique 02 - Custom Bokeh
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Technique 02 - Custom Bokeh
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As we progress through this series focused on incorporating techniques and visual effects in toy photography, we will explore how to shape the natural bokeh in your photos to create a totally customized look. This concept featuring Mondo's 1:6 scale Batman and Joker from Batman The Animated Series gains more impact and value with this simple photo hack.

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Technique 01 -Pepper's Ghost
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Technique 01 -Pepper's Ghost
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In this ongoing series of exploring techniques of visual effects, we turn our attention to the magical illusion referred to as Pepper’s Ghost. To help demonstrate the technique, I have created a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle concept based on the Last Ronin comic series by Kevin Eastman and Ben Bishop, using NECA action figures and diorama elements created by Jordan Affanso, aka Oiler’s Workshop.

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