Photo Composition
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Tue 2007/11/27 23:58
I've seen these around the internets for a while and only recently came across the creators site - Kimura-san does a good job on his composites and is something I would love to have more time to try out.
Check out more of these at his site.
I have seen comments from folks who think photo composites with figures are naff though - what do you think?
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Sat 09/01 09:51 comments (33)
This is just too cool for words. I love the one with Eva and girl siting on the drinking fountain edge.
(ID #65142) Posted on 2007/11/27 23:47
Way awesome!
(ID #65143) Posted on 2007/11/27 23:47
This looks interesting, nothing boring about this!
(ID #65144) Posted on 2007/11/28 00:04
Very nice. I especially like the Eva-01 F-type and Nagato Yuki shots. I've though about trying something like this a few times. I neither have the professional camera nor software to accomplish such a feat though.
(ID #65146) Posted on 2007/11/28 00:24
Some look really good and some look really bad. IMO the shots that are more "life like" are much better than the ones of characters looming over cities... I'd like to see what you could do with your collection Danny :D.
(ID #65147) Posted on 2007/11/28 00:24
Student
Absolutely amazing ^^, I'm thinking of doing something but with my gundams instead of figures, I'm trying to put them in some sort of Rock Band ^^
(ID #65148) Posted on 2007/11/28 00:27
Very nice and interesting, maybe I might try this with a figure one day ^^.
(ID #65149) Posted on 2007/11/28 00:29
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
This is really great work. I too want to give this a try. Need to make more time to do these type of things. For me they are nice diversion.
(ID #65150) Posted on 2007/11/28 00:44
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
If "naff" means cliche or cheesy, I'd disagree... Admittedly, some of the compositions work better than others, but some are cute, funny, and even have an intriguing CGI feel to them... But overall, impressive! Kinda steals the thunder from my own attempts at photography and Photoshop... ^_^;
(ID #65153) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:26
I have to admit im not a fan of these. Although in certain instances i think they can look nice. The 3rd/4th image down with the girl sat on the outdoor sink to me is quite a nice picture, has a certain artistic quality to it. The others just do nothing for me.
(ID #65154) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:27
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
Wow, wish I had his skill. I'd really like to photoshop pictures of my 1/6 military action figures if I have that knowledge.
(ID #65155) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:28
Otakurian Shen
Man, i wish i got those photographic skill !! All was so lifely. I suppose there's still got 1 more photo is Asakura Ryouko stand in the classroom right, i love that one very much.
(ID #65156) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:31
These photo compositions are quite nice...the ones depicting normal daily life have such a natural feel to it...the ones with action sequences look like something from a movie...
(ID #65157) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:35
Student, Podcaster, Graphic Designer, Photographer
I think I'm going to have to try this and put my advanced photoshop skills to the test. I'm glad I have an awesome photoshop teacher this semester.
(ID #65158) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:46
Wow. I feel most of them blend well and I'm truly impressed in the mecha ones, especially the first, second, seventh and eighth (only count the mecha pics here) as well as the Fate Stay/Night and Asakura Ryouko ones. About the one with the girl and the school (third picture of the batch), I don't think it's a good idea for her to stick her rear on such a shabby-looking sink. Love this picture otherwise. XD
(ID #65160) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:47
Japanese Student
I agree with silent1134, the normal daily life ones are cool. They look so natural. I like the one in the kitchen. I have to look for a figure double for myself...
(ID #65161) Posted on 2007/11/28 01:59
Wow, most of them are so well done that they look real...
(ID #65162) Posted on 2007/11/28 02:10
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
IMO the photo of Yuki in the library was the best. it looked like she was really looking for a book to read.
(ID #65163) Posted on 2007/11/28 02:50
3D Animation Instructor
Would love to have high-res versions of these kinds of pics :)
(ID #65164) Posted on 2007/11/28 02:53
Web Design & Development
It's not too hard to do with photoshop. just green screen your figures when you take pictures of them and replace the green color with transparency.
(ID #65165) Posted on 2007/11/28 02:57
I just noticed that there is a real person sitting at the part where yuki is in the library
(ID #65166) Posted on 2007/11/28 02:57
Email & Network Support/Administration
The Patlabor shots are great
(ID #65167) Posted on 2007/11/28 03:02
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
The're cool if you can get them done properly; in this case, yeah. No Gundam shots?
(ID #65168) Posted on 2007/11/28 03:17
Policy & Research Officer
I love the patlabor ones, they look so real!
(ID #65169) Posted on 2007/11/28 03:20
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
On the 3rd picture, the sink is soooo dirty o_o hard to imagine someone wanna sit on it let alone a cute anime girl LOL! But pretty cool work on some of these :)
(ID #65172) Posted on 2007/11/28 05:08
College Student
any chance that the Eva pictures would go in the wallpaper tool Danny?
(ID #65174) Posted on 2007/11/28 05:33
Antabax in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
looks real definitely. bravo !
(ID #65176) Posted on 2007/11/28 06:15
wow, IMPRESSIVE! I love it. Ultraman, long time never watch ...
(ID #65180) Posted on 2007/11/28 06:33
I wish I can do Photoshop like these.
(ID #65181) Posted on 2007/11/28 06:52
Software Engineer
Some great pics there ... love the one leaning up against the water trough.
(ID #65185) Posted on 2007/11/28 07:28
ColdFusion Developer
Definitely need a high level of photoshop skills to do something like this. Unfortunately my photoshop skills are pretty limited so I could get nothing like these composites.
(ID #65186) Posted on 2007/11/28 07:36
High School Graduate... Now what?
Wow, that's all I can say. I'd also like to see Danny give this a shot. That'd be cool, yes?
(ID #65188) Posted on 2007/11/28 08:05
Student
Must admit that those are very nice photo composites. BTW, That Shin Getter Robo looked wicked lol. :D
(ID #65192) Posted on 2007/11/28 08:19
Hmm, stuff I wanted to do with my own Revoltechs. Reminds me of Katoki Hajime's own Gundam Fix series. Good stuff these compositions.
(ID #65194) Posted on 2007/11/28 08:35
Photographer/Night Auditor
It's a cool, interesting and a different style of art. I like it.
(ID #65195) Posted on 2007/11/28 08:45
working to pay for figures etc.
These are excellent! The trick appears to be to get the same lighting on the figure as appears in the photo of the scene - which must be the most difficult part to get right, even if exposure of selected parts can be adjusted in PS. Maybe I'll try it one day... PL
(ID #65196) Posted on 2007/11/28 08:57
thumbs up so cool
(ID #65197) Posted on 2007/11/28 09:06
anime/cosplay events organizer
those are some freaking cool photo composites ^__^ i want to learn on how he achieve such cool composites ^^
(ID #65198) Posted on 2007/11/28 11:09
Student
this is so cool! i like the 2nd pic the most, very much like the real thing!
(ID #65199) Posted on 2007/11/28 11:13
Woah. The girl flying down the building. Saber i think. so cool!
(ID #65201) Posted on 2007/11/28 11:31
Wow, they look fantastic. Wish had the time and the skill to do that!
(ID #65204) Posted on 2007/11/28 12:08
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
Wow~ I've seen a few Mecha ones here and there, but these are really nicely done. Almost makes me jealous XD
(ID #65205) Posted on 2007/11/28 12:11
Service desk support
some of the photos work well, but others don't. The mecha ones come off particularly badly because the plastic look really shows up and is at odds with the photo. The figures fare much better tho... The dark saber in the forest is particularly impressive as even the lighting seems to compliment the shot.
(ID #65217) Posted on 2007/11/28 13:25
IT TechGuy
Yeah i Agree, the mecha doesnt look nice in there. I have to say the figures look pretty good on the photos I see there.
(ID #65220) Posted on 2007/11/28 13:44
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
Incredible! takes figure photography to a whole new level!
(ID #65222) Posted on 2007/11/28 14:04
i seem to like the mecha composition more
(ID #65223) Posted on 2007/11/28 14:05
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Every time I see that first Kanon girl figure I die a little inside for not having it...
(ID #65226) Posted on 2007/11/28 14:25
It's things like this that make me want to collect figures. But then I remember the cost of the cool ones I saw during my trip to Japan and the lack of space I have for them and I reconsider. *sigh* Still, awesome pictures!
(ID #65228) Posted on 2007/11/28 14:38
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
excellent editing skills! quality is top-notch. very nice. truly piece of art. ('~')
(ID #65234) Posted on 2007/11/28 15:49
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Damn... superb editing skills, I liked the one of Yuki the most... LOL, I'm biased... Yuki Yuki All the way!
(ID #65242) Posted on 2007/11/28 17:07
hey, these are cool! talk about modern art! :)
(ID #65245) Posted on 2007/11/28 17:39
I love when they do this stuff. Would like to see more gundam photos.. the grainy and realistic kind in real world settings.
(ID #65248) Posted on 2007/11/28 17:49
I think it is a very creative and fun way to play with your figures, although yes, not all of them can be exciting action shots. I like them, in general.
(ID #65254) Posted on 2007/11/28 18:56
i think they look brilliant, especially ones with giant mechas. they are so well done.
(ID #65263) Posted on 2007/11/28 20:27
oh wow! these are just too cool! i love how clean the editing is. see! anime CAN exist in the real world! hehe
(ID #65268) Posted on 2007/11/28 21:47
What is the name of the figurine in the first photo (bent over one) ? I love it !
(ID #65269) Posted on 2007/11/28 21:50
Shasui in Norwich UK
thats frickin cool..... I wana do soming like that.... photo shop a gundam stomping on my work place(my real work place not the one that I list on here ^^; ) now all I need is a good camera
(ID #65271) Posted on 2007/11/28 22:10
Great!! All are great, mostly the photos for Yuki and Saber.
(ID #65272) Posted on 2007/11/28 22:24
closet hikikomori
Oooh yes I've seen his work before. I was amazed at how the lights and colour temp / exposure of the sun are so neatly blended in. I must give it a try one day!
(ID #65322) Posted on 2007/11/29 04:44
Wow these picture are incredible. The lighting and everything are very impressive.
(ID #65333) Posted on 2007/11/29 06:31
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
all i can say is WOW!!!
(ID #65339) Posted on 2007/11/29 11:22
Agree... :-| dang that looks superb wicked awesome. Would be cooler if they were bigger. :-) would LOVE to have those as a wallpaper :-)
(ID #65409) Posted on 2007/11/30 03:30
Visual Communications and Web 2.0
awesome, i should start doing this as well.
(ID #65427) Posted on 2007/11/30 05:58
Student of Design Graphics
Really great, the leves of light edit, and reflect. Great! ANd the Photos of Labors (L)!!!!!! =D~~~
(ID #65487) Posted on 2007/11/30 16:37
Something to do with cars
Wow! Nicely done... we should make a competition of this here (LOL)
(ID #65598) Posted on 2007/12/02 00:25
Underemployed Office Minion
Those are simply amazing, I wish I had those skills.
(ID #66068) Posted on 2007/12/06 00:32
Now THAT is skill.
(ID #69907) Posted on 2008/01/16 15:08
Damn, you are good!!
(ID #71130) Posted on 2008/02/01 04:59
Fantastic Work! I couldn't do such things, even if i had the programms. -_-
(ID #71225) Posted on 2008/02/01 21:34
Awesome work ! It looks real .
(ID #178480) Posted on 2008/05/01 00:23
Nothing 'naff' about them. Have to admire the skill of the photographer/artist.
(ID #189043) Posted on 2008/05/16 21:31
what mad skillz!
(ID #212398) Posted on 2008/06/13 23:36
Incredibly photoshop work.
(ID #214426) Posted on 2008/06/16 23:19
I'd love to do this kinda stuff, no skills though :X
(ID #218503) Posted on 2008/06/21 12:54
nice.. i wanna do tis too.. o >__< o
(ID #284736) Posted on 2008/08/30 21:52
whoa! cool, i want to try it to. especially the photo with 2 Sabers under the bridge wiht Sakura and Ren, they really looks convincing, like there in for a battle. Nicely done >_<
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