Great post! I always had an inkling of the production processes behind figures, so it's good to see more details and photos of the process. Very compact photography setup too. What did they use at the front as a reflector? Was it a mirror?
T_T Why won't figure modelers hang out with me!?!
Nice post! Really like the production processes! I wonder if we can be like Modeller T, discovering that we could model in an instant! Got to try Araken's phototaking methods as well
i have always wondered how the process of making figure goes, now i knw. the photography setup looks interesting, will have to try that out. @icie~i think that's a polystrene board
Networking? Hmm, Could a Mirai figure be in the works?
Leo, Cant talk about it right now ^^;
The centrifugal casting is a neat idea. I can see where it would help with the air bubble problems that can accrue with pour molding. Would add it own challenges when it comes to mold making though.
I'm learnding! I can't believe you got into the seedy underbelly of figure making and lived to tell about it. :P
hmm.. i've heard of this type of casting.. it acheves a holow resin structure.. less resin. less weight..less cost...and gets all the nooks and crevices nicly.. Hell 5 years ago i was in the military working on jet engines.. now i'm nearing the end of school for computer animation... goes to show ya that you can never tell what the future holds or what you'll be ding in it.. :D
(Danny + Modeller T) * business talk = Mirai figure perhaps? ^^ wow! so that's how some indie figure sculptures make their pvc figures. i wonder how they make their mold blocks ^^ wow! i wanted to learn more tips and tricks in shooting PVC figure photos ^^
Wah~ Awesome trip XD Tips on figure shooting would of been great, wish I could of seen teh studio in person~
the haruhi figurine is damn realistic!! and let's hope one day we just find a unknown ability and earn tons of cash with that.
I never thought about connecting the camera to a computer while taking shots. ^^ I'd have to give that a try as well. ^^ btw those noodles behind the Haruhi bust looks mighty appetizing. ^^
Nice ! It's always good to see what's behind the scenes. One thing you might know is about PVC vs resin kit. I am more into kits, and I never know which is produced first. And if there is a PVC will there always be a Garage Kit ? And also, the photo tips are great, I am going to try that.
That's pretty cool that he uses a centrifuge machine to make his models. I bet not many people do that for figures. I like the tools, they remind of dental tools that I used to work with.
Wow, those models are really good! And the fact that he had no previous training, thats just amazing. THe way he casts reminds me of the sand casting we do at school with metal...only its not as good, and i couldnt make a really nice metal model the way they do it at school T_T I can't wait to hear about his new secret creation ^_^
Great Post. It's nice to see how the models we all love are made. It does look like hard work but of course, it pays off. To think, he has no training prior to modelling figures. AMAZE! The Haruhi Bust is just amazing. I wonder if we will be available to buy anytime soon?
Rather interesting to see how resin figures are made. Also that's awesome how you got a figure photographer to teach you some tricks. I myself do remote shooting with my camera hooked up to my camera. It does make things easier.
Hey Danny why don't ask him if he can make you a figure of Mirai? Then mass produce it so that we people of your blog can get her ^^
FIGURE OF MIRAI FTW!!!
So nice to go behind the scenes o_o thanks for sharing with us Danny! :)
Wow...it's good to know what goes on when making figures. Only wish there were more details about it. :D I would definitely agree with the rest about that Mirai figure. XD That's a sure buy if she ever made it into the figure scene. ^^
That Haruhi is cute. And I would not mind having that Corune too ;-)
The photo with the red background is terrible ^^
the lamps i use for photography are nowhere as powerful- maybe that's the reason why it's real tricky to get a decent shot.
nice pictures indeed, gotta love the red color.
Wow, this is simply amazing. How did you end up being up to meet these people. You're turning into quite a celebrity. How did you manage to meet all these people from just working at amazon and microsoft. I mean they are big companies, but how did you get to network with these types of people in anime and figures industry?
That Corune fig is so much better than the original illustration. Cast off FTW!
How can I get hold of the Haruhi bust?!
Did I see a Haruhi bust? Makes me wonder exactly just how big her bust is.
lol @ bleem....hero.
Thanks for the look behind the scenes on how figures are made. Shooting figures with artificial lights is surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. I think after three or four shoots, most people can get good results with very modest equipment.
Bleem, Good question! mambo, Araken tells me that she will be available at the next Wonfes. Ricky, Reaching out to people is important. You reach out and people reach back to create good health connections ^^ KCA, lol! CrazyAnimeTuga, More info soon ^^ _Jay, In many cases the kit comes first.
Harui is truly very cute
Wow, that is a nice Haruhi bust. I'm sure I seen it in someone's pictures from WF earlier this year. I was just playing with Canon's computer control software last week. I can see how it would cut down on steps in workflow. I had a few problems. Mostly I think it was because I used an extension USB cable. I guess you could get fancy and buy Canon's wireless transmitter. When you get ready to try this Danny, go to Canon's website and download the newer software. Chances are you have EOS Capture and EOS Viewer Utility on your CD. I want to try those older programs as well, but I used the new software this time around -EOS Utility and ImageBrowser- and found them to be good. I want to experiment more since I would rather capture and then use Lightroom for review. Interested to see what kind of experiences you have with computer control. Really great post Danny! Looking forward to what comes from your meeting. Darn, i can't wait to get to Japan and do the same!
Thank you, Danny, visiting my work shop, and a nice post. Makig a Mirai figure model.....hmmm interesting.
Danny, I will try to do so myself too. I suppose alot of the times talents always go unnoticed. The loudest voice is always people connections. I suppose I just have to have good relations with everyone to get along? Cheers for the advice.
All I can say is wow! Being able to meet the modelers who transform our beloved 2D characters into 3D reality! I would love to meet figure modelers like these. Ummm...they don't do requests by chance do they? (joking) ^^;
This Haruhi bust is magnificent. I hope for a Mirai figure too, as all the ingredients are reunited now (and he seems very talented!)
cheers danny really interesting read! great to see / read about so much background info! I soooo want Cream Corune in a PVC!!
i want the haruhi bust figure
Cream Corune
My post got cut halfway... Anyway, Cream Corune should be turned into a figure!
whoaa cool danny ^^
