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October 27, 2012 01:33

Photography is a broad subject. Getting a clear, sharp photo of an object the size of a human thumb is harder than you think. As everyone knows, a photo is a snapshot. the quality of the captured moment depends of course on the type of device you use, a professional SLR camera will always take better photos than our smartphones. But nowadays the technology is going very fast, so with an iPhone with any lens gadgets you can go a long way.

All you need is the right angle with the right lighting, whether indoors, with or without extra lights, or outdoors in daylight, it doesn't matter.

I prefer to stand outside on a table with a mini tripod, but when the weather is not bad in the Netherlands, I often use a room indoors on the north side with 'indirect' light from the outside. Place the table close to the window with the most light, and try some different positions until you find the ideal position. make sure you do not catch reflections (from or through the window) in your lens, this is very disruptive in the end result. In this way I have already made a lot of very clear detail shots. Without flash !!! Even from LP sleeves that are too large for an A4 flatbed scanner.

The position of the object to be photographed, in this case a model car, is entirely up to you to determine. But a request to keep the background neutral, try to photograph your model on a light background, with the light on the front of your model, so the side that you are photographing.

Not a pretty picture ; if you put the model in front of the window and take it in the photo against the light, you get the shadow side of your model in the photo, and there is almost no detail to be seen. (a so-called 'backlight shot')

To take a sharp photo it is important that the lens is absolutely still. A (mini) tripod or tripod is the best solution for this, these things are for sale from 5 euros. Or improvise something yourself ... Isn't a problem for a handy Harry, right?

Editing photos is done with a program that is specifically intended for that purpose. The popular Photoshop is an example of this. Do you not have this opportunity? No problem, if you add the standard photo taken from your smartphone, it will automatically be resized to the standard maximum sizes in Catawiki. for those who do edit; the maximum pixel size allowed is 700x700 pixels. If you cut the background as much as possible and bring the model forward with it, you will get the best result.

oh ennuh, don't forget to dust-free the lens every now and then with a soft cloth ...

have fun.

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Dust ... the photographer's worst enemy.

And also the model cars that have been in the display case for a few years are often provided with a layer of fine dust.

another tip ... clean your model thoroughly before taking your picture. This is better in the database and it also promotes sales. Be extra careful with any labels or decals, they often cannot withstand water.

a standard louw soapy water with dreft has worked wonders for me for years. In extreme cases and only on models without labels or decals, I do use an old brush with short brush bristles with a little toothpaste to remove very dirt. But again ... Handle with Care!

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CataWiki usually does the resizing if you provide a photo up to 5 Mb (I thought, could be less) in size. The size of the file is indeed important, because otherwise the input can go wrong there.

It is also important that as little background as possible is added to the photo. This can almost only be made possible with a photo editing program. There are various photo editing programs, of which Photoshop is the most expensive. For those who want to do it cheaper, there are various free programs. The easiest is Picasa and the most comprehensive is GIMP or Paint.Net. What you do next is to cut off the unnecessary background and save it again. You place that image on CataWiki.

With cars it is also important that you place a picture of the bottom with the brand clearly in the picture and often also the number or other details. Place that photo with image 2 or 3.

The above explanation assumes that the photo will be placed with your computer.

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November 17, 2012 02:07

I want to use more than 3 images, is that possible and how? According to the auction instructions it should be possible.

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In the catalog there is a maximum of 3 images per item. If you subsequently offer something at an auction, I don't think there is a maximum to the images that you can submit to the auctioneer.

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3 scans in catalog and 3 others in your collection / shop you can total 6 scans! show images in your collection! As a collector. If you put an item up for sale you can have 9 3 in catalog 3 in your collection (eventually you own the item) and 3 in your shop, so there are plenty of options?
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November 17, 2012 08:16
At the auction there is no limit for the photos to be delivered
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