Library - Magazine Articles About Photography & Videography  

Category Description: Topics on photography, video, lighting, setup, etc..

A View From The Train  
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-09 Wayne Wesolowski pg. 48 Scale:

Photographing from within a moving train in Illinois.

Better Layout Photos  
N-Scale 2005-07/08 Robert L. Hundman pg. 34 Scale:

An overview of photography, and many example photos of what is good and what is wrong with the photos, as it applies to model photography.

Better Layout Videos  
Model Railroader 2006-03 Todd Brown pg. 56 Scale:

This article covers video taping your layout. It discusses essential gear, dealing with location and lighting, setting your white balance, exposure control, and has two side bars on using today's small video players to show off your layout, and video editing tips and tricks.

Capturing the Operating Session with Digital Cameras  
N Scale Railroading 2003-07/08 Brian Morgan pg. 62 Scale:

Describes the set up for the article on page 30 of this issue.

Digital Photography for Model Railroaders  
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-04 John Edwards pg. 73 Scale:

Describes the (then) current state of digital cameras, and includes quite a bit of information about the basics of photography, such as depth-of-field, lenses, white balance, and how to manipulate digital photos after they have been copied to the computer.

It's a Styrofoam Sky!  
Model Railroader 1991-03 Lou Sassi pg. 131 Scale:

Using a piece of blue styrofoam insulation board as a quick-n-dirty sky background for photographing dioramas or models. Clouds are optional.

Model Photography  3
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-08 Bill Schaumburg pg. 112 Scale:

Lighting of both models and layout. Exposure and composition.

Model Photography with Helicon Focus Depth of Field Software  
The Keystone Modeler 37 August 2006 Douglas Nelson pg. 13 Scale: N

The author describes the use of the software and includes several photos that compare results, including how to add smoke to a scale steam engine.

Photographic Techniques with Helicon Focus  
Model Railroading 2006-01 Rich Yourstone pg. 36 Scale:

The author uses the Helicon Focus software product to create some stunning photos of his N-scale layout. Incredible depth of field.

Photographic Techniques with Helicon Focus  
N Scale Railroading 2006-01/02 Rich Yourstone pg. 34 Scale:

The author uses the Helicon Focus software product to create some stunning photos of his N-scale layout. Incredible depth of field.

Photography 101  
Model Railroader 2002-09 Lionel Strang pg. 96 Scale:

Choosing a camera, lenses, tungsten film, lighting, composition, depth of field, and bracketing. Includes digital photography tips with minimum requirements for MR publication.

Reference Photo  
N-Scale 2002-11/12 Adam Pizante pg. 60 Scale:

Feather River canyon photograph

Sunlight Warm Up Your Shots  
N-Scale 2005-11/12 Ron Bearden pg. 46 Scale:

Two photos showing the difference between indoor and outdoor photography of an engine.

That's a Wrap  
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-08 Joe Morrison pg. 70 Scale:

The story of Allen Keller's video taping of the Franklin & South Manchester session # 3.

The Digital Darkroom  
Model Railroader 1996-10 Art Cominio pg. 78 Scale:

The author describes how he managed to get a photo of himself in a photo of his model railroad using a computer and Photoshop.

The Next Digital Revolution  
N Scale Railroading 2002-09/10 Keith Thompson pg. 62 Scale:

How to photograph model layouts using digital cameras.

Tips on Photographing Your Model Railroad  
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-02 Fred Lagno pg. 56 Scale:

The author discusses using a fog machine to hide backdrop edges and transition. Several "right" and "wrong" photographs are shown as examples of the topic discussed.

Using Photoshop Elements® for Model Railroading  
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-01 Jack Burgess pg. 63 Scale:

The article describes how the author scanned an prototype photo, and enhanced its sharpness to be able to better distinguish details about the scene. Brightening up a photo can bring out details that otherwise might be lost to the eye. How also shows how to make a realistic "Bad Order" sheet.


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