RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2018 The processing might have its uses but the original is far superior in my opinion! BTW: I hope you are collecting 12 of the best photos for the Little Muddle 2019 calendar ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted April 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2018 A while back on my Cakebox Challenge 'Long Walk Home' Mike (MikeOxon) provided me with a link to program that turned pictures into a hybrid paintings. Its called Dynamic Auto-Painter that I did use on LWH but I have never bothered on LM, so with the lighting issues causing a few illumination problems I thought I would mess about and post a few on here for comments. So using the picture of 5355 simmering quietly in the bay platform here are the three I have done. 1. Pastel 1258.jpg 2.Glamour 1259.jpg 3.Watercolour 1260.jpg First one took ages, the others where much quicker. Any thoughts? Yes, the "Glamour" one still seems to have her clothes on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted April 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2018 The watercolour effect might be a great tool for making scenic backdrops? Hmm - don't we want our backscenes NOT to look like watercolours? (One reason I don't do my own.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) Thanks chaps for your comments, all appreciated no matter whether it is favourable or not. I love trying different ideas out and personally felt the loco one did not quite work as I had hoped so as the last posting on this particular theme before I get back to some 'proper modelling!' here is the last few run through the program this evening. As suggested I will include the original for comparison but this time the picture has concentrated on scenery. Original 1. Realism 2.Benson 3 Now I do have one I quite like.......? Edited March 19 by KNP 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I think I’ve concluded that I’m not a fan. I prefer the natural look! Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2018 Benson 3 has a touch of the Constable about it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 I think I’ve concluded that I’m not a fan. I prefer the natural look! Best Simon I think I agree with you Simon. Thought I would give it a try and see what happened.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Nothing ventured... Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hmm - don't we want our backscenes NOT to look like watercolours? (One reason I don't do my own.) No so sure. There are very fine examples here (Kings Moreton to name one) where a well executed painted backscene blends perfectly with the feature landscape by remaining unobtrusive. I've seen some very average photo backscenes that look just that, they don't blend with the front and look as if added as an afterthought. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks chaps for your comments, all appreciated no matter whether it is favourable or not. I love trying different ideas out and personally felt the loco one did not quite work as I had hoped so as the last posting on this particular theme before I get back to some 'proper modelling!' here is the last few run through the program this evening. As suggested I will include the original for comparison but this time the picture has concentrated on scenery. Original 933.jpg 1. Realism 933_DAP_Realism.jpg 2.Benson 3 933_DAP_Benson3.jpg Now I do have one I quite like.......? No 1 looks like one of those Artmaster painting-by-numbers things we used to do as kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) No so sure. There are very fine examples here (Kings Moreton to name one) where a well executed painted backscene blends perfectly with the feature landscape by remaining unobtrusive. I've seen some very average photo backscenes that look just that, they don't blend with the front and look as if added as an afterthought.‘One size’ doesn’t suit all. Whether the backdrop is an original customised painted one or comprises photographic images manipulated in Photoshop (or other digital program), getting the right balance between the model and its background is an art in itself. Some models require subtlety for effect and others have dramatic backscenes which can work well, sometimes in small dioramas.I am intrigued by Jorn Pachl’s experiments between modelling and artist backdrops http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/108170-collaboration-between-railway-modeller-and-artist/ Marlyn Edited April 22, 2018 by Marly51 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) Be afraid, be very afraid. It appears I'm about to go into 3D print......I am apparently in a queue? So I'm one step nearer to arriving from Modelu!!!!! Then the kingdom of Little Muddle will be mine, Mine I say to rule from this fence I am leaning on, Scanning all that is before me that forms my realm One day, one day all this will be mine.....? Errr.....it is all mine anyway so I have no idea what he is waffling on about, if he is going to cause this much trouble he stay in the plastic bag in the draw!!!!! Edited March 19 by KNP 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Nice on Kevin, now you need a 7mm one as well mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Nice on Kevin, now you need a 7mm one as well mate. I can order you one? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted April 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2018 Be afraid, be very afraid. It appears I'm about to go into 3D print......I am apparently in a queue? AP18-03%20Kevin%20Phare.png So I'm one step nearer to arriving from Modelu!!!!! Then the kingdom of Little Muddle will be mine, Mine I say to rule from this fence I am leaning on, Scanning all that is before me that forms my realm One day, one day all this will be mine.....? Errr.....it is all mine anyway so I have no idea what he is waffling on about, if he is going to cause this much trouble he stay in the plastic bag in the draw!!!!! Now we have to guess the location from where Minikev will survey his kingdom. I think it will be on the river bank near the colonel watching the reflection of passing trains on the water. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2018 Be afraid, be very afraid. It appears I'm about to go into 3D print......I am apparently in a queue? AP18-03%20Kevin%20Phare.png So I'm one step nearer to arriving from Modelu!!!!! Then the kingdom of Little Muddle will be mine, Mine I say to rule from this fence I am leaning on, Scanning all that is before me that forms my realm One day, one day all this will be mine.....? Errr.....it is all mine anyway so I have no idea what he is waffling on about, if he is going to cause this much trouble he stay in the plastic bag in the draw!!!!! I think you've spent too much time kicking that red golf ball around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Be afraid, be very afraid. It appears I'm about to go into 3D print......I am apparently in a queue? Not sure "Man in Jeans" is prototypical for mid 1930s though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Not sure "Man in Jeans" is prototypical for mid 1930s though? Depends what colour I paint them! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) Have you seen Clive Mortimore's Sheffield thread where he makes his people out of Miliput, Post #1417? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87205-sheffield-exchange-what-a-to-do/page-57 Edited April 25, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted April 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 25, 2018 Have you seen Clive Mortimore's Sheffield thread where he makes his people out of Miliput, Post #1417? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87205-sheffield-exchange-what-a-to-do/page-57 Can he do the same with money? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2018 Can he do the same with money? Probably not, but he can turn money into Milliput... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 If he’s good enough, I’ll bet he can do the opposite too! I’ve mastered the “turning wine into water”... Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted April 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2018 I know some real people who might as well be milliput. Not here, though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted April 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 25, 2018 Have you seen Clive Mortimore's Sheffield thread where he makes his people out of Miliput, Post #1417? http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87205-sheffield-exchange-what-a-to-do/page-57 'tis the devil's work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 Apparently, I have been shipped.........Ohhh how exciting and I didn't feel a thing. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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