Model Railroad Photography – (Part 2)

Posted on April 13, 2021

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In this second video of a series on model railroad photography, we discuss Image Stacking which is a simple technique used for achieving reasonably sharp overall focus throughout the entire image.

We talk about the process and how it produces reasonably sharp focus overall by using multiple images that are blended into a single image with the help of software. We cover what you need and how to go about getting started. A new segment called “Sidetracked” (video within a video) is near the end of the video so be sure to watch the entire video.

Notes:
Layout featured is the Official Trackside Scenery display layout. Modeling scale is 1:48 and trains are On30 gauge (O Scale narrow gauge). The layouts shown are portions of both, the old layout and the new layout.

This video is not intended to be an instructional video on how to operate your camera, how to set up your shooting environment or the use of the mentioned software that is necessary to perform this technique. It is assumed that a person attempting this technique will know how to or learn how to perform the task of shooing photos with different focus spots (focal points) from the same camera location. It is also assumed that a person can download, install and learn to use a software program. It’s Easy!

In this video I show you a micro tip for model railroad photography lighting solutions on a budget. Using clamp lamps with homemade filters can be a great way to provide nice photography lighting solutions with out breaking the bank.

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*2 Clamp Lamps
*The Sun–https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun

17 thoughts on “Model Railroad Photography – (Part 2)”

  1. Alternatively, if you're near an Ikea, you could get the Hemma lamp with a 15' cord and a Regolit paper shade for about $15… I used that for video for a very long time and with the right bulb it casts a very realistic daylight look.

  2. Thats what I use. I need another one or two. I will try that wax paper. Thanks Ron.

  3. GOOD tip Ron a little more light is a good thing for some video as some can be a little to dark for us older guys,thanks for sharing….

  4. Ron you better put a disclaimer in there not to put too large of a light with that wax paper wax paper hot light I'll let you figure it out

  5. Couldn’t find your mug of swill to sip at the end I see. Shouldn’t have unplugged the light.

  9. As a professional network TV production professional, let me give you props for this tip!
    It’s all about creating the widest source of light. Wax paper widens the point source provided by the bulb. No idea how fireproof it is. Professionals buy fireproof gels from Lee and Rosco that diffuse the point source. Bonus: you can add color correction if your camera’s presets don’t like what your lights provide. Hit B&H Photovideo.com to buy.

  10. As always good stuff, for all scales and skill levels. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
    • Cheers from Michigan

  12. Great stuff as always Joey! Really informative video, convinced me to give it a try. Also enjoyed the sidetrack section. Thanks for sharing,
    Ethan

  13. Nice info Joey, thanks for sharing. Will give it a try.
    Bob,  Longshadowsmodeltrees.com

  16. love your detail videos as great understand about things do model railroad on small size

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