The Riddler Part 2

This is the Iron Studios 1/10 Art Scale Riddler. It’s one of my favorites.

I decided to post a series of three images. I usually work up three to five angles with each piece. I try to tell a little part of the character’s story or use a different point of view with each image. They have to stand on their own but I need to “work the subject.” Meaning (what’s called getting lots of “coverage” in the video world) so I can edit later to tell the story I want to tell.

Then I’ll put the piece down for a while and try again — usually coming up with even more ideas and sometimes even figuring out how to involve multiple pieces so I can tell a bigger story.

This is a semi-close up of the character. We now see more detail and compared with the Riddler’s staff (which isn’t in frame) this is a more traditional angle. The third image will be the final reveal shot of the diorama and full character.

Sometimes it’s what you choose NOT to show that makes a photo standout.

I made this with my Fuji X100V mounted on a Platyball and Platypod — I used a combination of Photoshop and Topaz Photo AI to edit in post.

Note I used a black card to stop the light from bouncing off the reflective walls of my shooting tent. Lighting from RAYA (A B&H house brand) and LumeCube Panel Pro. And of course Platyball, on Platypod and extra Platypod to position the Lume Cube.

Remember, toys are joy.

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