Some help with a one off clock?
Discussion
I’ve lurked around this section for a while and admired the photos some of you have taken and your patience with newbies like myself, so I thought I’d ask if anyone would be interested in helping me with a small charity item.
There’s a charity that helps families with disabled children take a little time out from the 24 hour care regime they willingly do and put a professional in place for the short while they’re away from home for a bit of a break.
I had a few off cuts in my workshop, some Aston Martin engine parts and the inclination to make something different that might be auctioned off to help these guys out.
I’m partway through making this one off clock and have roped in a graphics guy who’s making some numbers for the clock face, which are due in the next few weeks. I should have the assembly of all the parts finished by then. These basic shots show progress so far:
These pictures were taken with my phone, so you see my problem; I have neither the eye nor equipment to make this thing look as good as any of you would, so I'm looking for a charitable soul who could do this justice.
I’m in south Leicester and wouldn’t mind travelling a moderate distance and I, obviously, can provide a backdrop or the fitting/mounting of the item anywhere you chose to shoot it. The shots would be posted anywhere I could to raise its profile and hopefully, raise something for the charity. It’s a small thing, so I don’t imagine it’ll go for big bucks, but better images than mine may help. Failing this, some pointers on how you think it should be lit and from what angles it may be shot from would be a great help.
Many thanks in advance.
Mark.
There’s a charity that helps families with disabled children take a little time out from the 24 hour care regime they willingly do and put a professional in place for the short while they’re away from home for a bit of a break.
I had a few off cuts in my workshop, some Aston Martin engine parts and the inclination to make something different that might be auctioned off to help these guys out.
I’m partway through making this one off clock and have roped in a graphics guy who’s making some numbers for the clock face, which are due in the next few weeks. I should have the assembly of all the parts finished by then. These basic shots show progress so far:
These pictures were taken with my phone, so you see my problem; I have neither the eye nor equipment to make this thing look as good as any of you would, so I'm looking for a charitable soul who could do this justice.
I’m in south Leicester and wouldn’t mind travelling a moderate distance and I, obviously, can provide a backdrop or the fitting/mounting of the item anywhere you chose to shoot it. The shots would be posted anywhere I could to raise its profile and hopefully, raise something for the charity. It’s a small thing, so I don’t imagine it’ll go for big bucks, but better images than mine may help. Failing this, some pointers on how you think it should be lit and from what angles it may be shot from would be a great help.
Many thanks in advance.
Mark.
DB7 pilot said:
Adam, thanks for your kind words, always encouraging.
Simpo Two, I work in London a lot and may be able to tie up a job, getting this item done and visiting 'Bloke Studio 1' Thanks for offering, I'll stay in touch as things come together and see what's convenient for you.
Just an hour from Liverpool Street by rail - most of my work is weekends so weekdays are pretty free.Simpo Two, I work in London a lot and may be able to tie up a job, getting this item done and visiting 'Bloke Studio 1' Thanks for offering, I'll stay in touch as things come together and see what's convenient for you.
Simpo Two said:
Just an hour from Liverpool Street by rail - most of my work is weekends so weekdays are pretty free.
John, I may just take you up on your kind offer. I'd drive to you and I'll p.m. you for your address after the last few bits like numbers for the chapter ring have come in. In the meantime, I fitted the sub dials today:
DB7 pilot said:
John, I may just take you up on your kind offer. I'd drive to you and I'll p.m. you for your address after the last few bits like numbers for the chapter ring have come in.
Wilco 10:4 good buddy rubber duck and all that. May pick your brains on DB7s as well... the Aston Urge is not going away... An update to my request on this forum for help with this item. John (Simpo Two) came through in fine style and produced these very useable images:
Images courtesy of http://www.blokewithacamera.co.uk/
Everyone has commented on the quality of these pictures and I've had a few people express great interest in the auction for this clock since I started posting them up.
Such is the quality of this photography that I've taken the clock back to my workshop in order to adjust a few minor details to make the real item as good as these shots. So...not sure whether I should curse you or thank you John.
My personal favourite:
Mark.
Images courtesy of http://www.blokewithacamera.co.uk/
Everyone has commented on the quality of these pictures and I've had a few people express great interest in the auction for this clock since I started posting them up.
Such is the quality of this photography that I've taken the clock back to my workshop in order to adjust a few minor details to make the real item as good as these shots. So...not sure whether I should curse you or thank you John.
My personal favourite:
Mark.
Happy to help Mark, it was an interesting project.
Here are two others I like:
That's a mindwarping concept - the product looks better than the product so you have to go and polish it up to look as good - 'non-virtual Photoshop'. Wibble!
Here are two others I like:
DB7 pilot said:
Such is the quality of this photography that I've taken the clock back to my workshop in order to adjust a few minor details to make the real item as good as these shots.
That's a mindwarping concept - the product looks better than the product so you have to go and polish it up to look as good - 'non-virtual Photoshop'. Wibble!Gassing Station | Photography & Video | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff