The Imperial Gunnery Forum
The Imperial Gunnery Forum
The Imperial Gunnery Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.


International Vintage Star Wars Collector Forum
 
HomeTIG.comLatest imagesSearchRegisterLog in

Share
 

 THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)

View previous topic View next topic Go down 
AuthorMessage
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 6:56 am

Don't know whether you can consider this as a limelight posted thread, but I wish like to share these narrative pictures that I've taken some time back, which are inspired by selected scenes from STAR WARS : THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. The action figures, creatures and Hoth terrain piece are naturally from the Vintage Kenner Star Wars line. Enjoy folks! Very Happy


From the opening scene in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, shortly after the "meteorite" landed on the frozen plains of the ice planet Hoth...


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 29042_393735043405_681648405_4108629_5360381_n

"A small figure gallops across the windswept ice slope. The bundled rider is mounted on a large gray two-legged snow lizard, a Tauntaun..."



THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_393886838405_681648405_4112660_6913053_n

"The rider gallops off a slope and reins his lizard to a stop. Pulling off his protective goggles, Luke Skywalker notices something in the sky..."


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394072698405_681648405_4118348_6266700_n

Luke : Echo Three to Echo Seven. Han, old buddy, do you read me?

*After a little static a familiar voice is heard over the comlink, " Loud and clear, kid. What's up?"*

Luke : Well, I finished my circle. I don't pick up any life readings.

*(over comlink) Han : There isn't enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser. The sensors are placed. I'm going back.*

Luke : Right. I'll see you shortly. There's a meteorite that hit the ground near here. I want to check it out. It won't take long.



THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394072703405_681648405_4118349_5114906_n

Luke clicks off his Commlink and reins back on his nervous lizard. He pats his Tauntaun on the head to calm its twitching nervousness...


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394073108405_681648405_4118355_4534355_n

Luke : Hey, steady girl. What's the matter? You smell something??

When suddenly.....


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394073118405_681648405_4118356_3497966_n

... a LARGE shadow falls over him from behind. He hears a monstrous howl and turns to see an eleven-foot-tall shape towering over him. It is the WAMPA ICE CREATURE!!! : affraid



THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394073138405_681648405_4118358_6595752_n

...whose huge white clawed comes swinging down like a massive pendulum!!


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395794968405_681648405_4161912_5900019_n

The WAMPA ICE CREATURE lunges at Luke ferociously!


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395794983405_681648405_4161913_3423191_n

Luke : Aaarrghhhh!! :noooooo:

Luke is hit flat in the face by the huge white claw and falls unconscious into the snow...


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395794988405_681648405_4161914_6409593_n

...and in a moment the WAMPA lunges onto its next kill!


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395795003405_681648405_4161915_5490151_n

The terrified screams of the Tauntaun are cut short by the horrible snap of its neck being broken! affraid


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395796068405_681648405_4161921_2939442_n

The WAMPA grabs Luke by one ankle and drags.....


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395796083405_681648405_4161922_5832735_n

...him away across the frozen plains of Hoth back to its lair.


Please excuse some of the blur shots as I did not have optimum lighting most of the time. Until the next set of pictures, happy viewing! Very Happy
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 7:13 am

Introducing the cast of my little photoshoot :

Luke Skywalker (Hoth Battle Gear) action figure, with his corresponding Category IV Luke (Hoth Coin) - still a rare coin to get even today.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) LukeHothandCatIVCoin


Kenner 1980 TAUNTAUN (first version Close Belly)

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 11460_209120488405_681648405_3021066_3159591_n


Kenner 1982 First Version WAMPA with its box

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 167812_479579808405_681648405_5809770_8001764_n



....and the Hoth terrain from my 1981 Sears Exclusive REBEL COMMAND CENTER Adventure Set :

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 167197_479103868405_681648405_5803220_6051032_n
Back to top Go down
Joe_O
Force Addict
Force Addict
Joe_O

Posts : 3813
Join date : 2009-11-16
Age : 39
Location : Romania

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 8:00 am

Very nice photography Peter, as always, I like the action shots!

Do you make dioramas by any chance?

Between this thread and Wolff's great new dioramas I am warming to the idea of making a diorama and some "action " shots!

Back to top Go down
ArtooDetour
Admin
Admin
ArtooDetour

Posts : 9074
Join date : 2010-03-13

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 9:46 am

cheers absolutely brilliant, Peter! Great fun and well put together little scenes and photos. The Tauntaun looks petrified!

" The terrified screams of the Tauntaun are cut short by the horrible snap of its neck being broken! affraid "

brilliant!

_________________________________________________
Paul F,

thevintagetoyadvertiser.org 1970s and 80s vintage toy ads and other retro paperworks

imperialgunnery.com Vintage Star Wars action figure weapons and accessories guide
Back to top Go down
shawn_k
Jedi Master
Jedi Master
shawn_k

Posts : 1835
Join date : 2009-11-14
Age : 45
Location : Utah, U.S.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 3:37 pm

Those are some excellent photos there Peter. I like you you just casually have that Luke Hoth coin there. Smile It was the last one that I needed for my coin set and took some patience waiting for one to show up.
Back to top Go down
http://www.powerofthetoys.com
Joe_O
Force Addict
Force Addict
Joe_O

Posts : 3813
Join date : 2009-11-16
Age : 39
Location : Romania

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 4:36 pm

That's called showing off in style Laughing
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 10:21 pm

Joe_O wrote:
Very nice photography Peter, as always, I like the action shots!

Do you make dioramas by any chance?

Between this thread and Wolff's great new dioramas I am warming to the idea of making a diorama and some "action " shots!


Thanks Joe and that is what I will want to do again, hopefully from this year onwards after I have cleared up the working space I need in my living quarters. Action shots is what our out of the package Vintage Star Wars action figures, creatures, vehicles and playsets have been made to do. After all they are called Action Figures for a good reason. Smile

Due to space constraints I wish I could make permanent display dioramas, but will have to settle for temporary photo shoot settings for the time being.

I have a good suggestion for your first diorama - Jabba's Dungeon where you can feature your 8D8 doing what he does best! Twisted Evil



Artoo_Detour wrote:
cheers absolutely brilliant, Peter! Great fun and well put together little scenes and photos. The Tauntaun looks petrified!

" The terrified screams of the Tauntaun are cut short by the horrible snap of its neck being broken! affraid "

brilliant!


*Takes a humble bow* Thanks Artoo_Detour yes and indeed it was fun recreating those scenes from TESB using pieces from my Vintage STAR WARS collection. It is almost like turning the clock back 3 decades and using our kiddie imagination with our then new Star Wars acquisitions! Very Happy

Ha ha ha we must give credit to the talented sculptors employed by Kenner who sculpted the Tauntaun's head and face. They managed to capture that petrified look when I took the picture at that angle. Smile



shawn_k wrote:
Those are some excellent photos there Peter. I like you you just casually have that Luke Hoth coin there. Smile It was the last one that I needed for my coin set and took some patience waiting for one to show up.

Thanks Shawn and glad that you like my pictures. Talking about the Category IV Luke (Hoth) Coin I believe Gus Lopez may still have this very coin you need for sale at FS: POTF coins including some rare variations However, it is much on the High End side though! :bong:
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 10:45 pm

Joe_O wrote:
That's called showing off in style Laughing

:cool laugh: Joe, just making the best of what I have in hand and what inspired me to do.

FYI I also photograph small vignittes consisting of Vintage Star Wars action figures, Mini-Rigs and playsets apart from scenes from the movie, like this example titled "Trandoshan Bounty Hunter's catch of the day"


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) CAP-2andBountyHunters


putting BOSSK to good use capturing his Wookiiee target instead of that inaccurate Rebel Commander as featured in Kenner' CAP-2 box picture. The 2 mechanical arms of the CAP-2 are put to good use to add some agony to Chewbacca! Twisted Evil You can see that I've replaced the standard issue Stormie blaster Kenner issued to Boba Fett with the more accurate BlasTech EE-3 Blaster weapon, courtesy of Hasbro's 1996 POTF2 Boba Fett figure. Wink Propped my setting up against a pinkish background that is associated with the mood of Cloud City.

Here is another picture of the same shot, taken from another angle :

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) BosskandCAP-2

and yes my 2 Vintage Kenner Stormtroopers have maintained their whiteness. Stormie Smiley
Back to top Go down
shawn_k
Jedi Master
Jedi Master
shawn_k

Posts : 1835
Join date : 2009-11-14
Age : 45
Location : Utah, U.S.

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 11:01 pm

Chancellor_Peter wrote:




shawn_k wrote:
Those are some excellent photos there Peter. I like you you just casually have that Luke Hoth coin there. Smile It was the last one that I needed for my coin set and took some patience waiting for one to show up.

Thanks Shawn and glad that you like my pictures. Talking about the Category IV Luke (Hoth) Coin I believe Gus Lopez may still have this very coin you need for sale at FS: POTF coins including some rare variations However, it is much on the High End side though! :bong:


Thanks for the link Peter, but I did find one already. Smile I saw that one come up for sale, but a little later found one more accurately better priced.
Back to top Go down
http://www.powerofthetoys.com
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 11:19 pm

shawn_k wrote:
Thanks for the link Peter, but I did find one already. Smile I saw that one come up for sale, but a little later found one more accurately better priced.

You're welcome Shawn and roger to that. BTW I have a PM for you. Smile
Back to top Go down
aussiejames
Admin
Admin
aussiejames

Posts : 7732
Join date : 2009-11-12
Age : 49
Location : Western Australia

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 22, 2011 11:32 pm

Chancellor_Peter wrote:
Action shots is what our out of the package Vintage Star Wars action figures, creatures, vehicles and playsets have been made to do. After all they are called Action Figures for a good reason. Smile

nice. I can see this thread becoming one of my favourites Smile I never thought to use CAP2's 'claws' to hold figures just the back clamp. I look forward to more action scenes.
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 23, 2011 12:21 am

aussiejames wrote:
nice. I can see this thread becoming one of my favourites Smile I never thought to use CAP2's 'claws' to hold figures just the back clamp. I look forward to more action scenes.


Thanks for the encouragement James. I do my best in each photo session, in the past and in the future, till I get the pics right. Yes as a matter of fact when you check the side of your Vintage CAP-2 you can see Kenner placed a Bespin Security Guard (black, 2nd version) in the clutches of its 2 front claws.

Here is another Vintage Star Wars action figure and Mini-Rig vignette that I've photographed. Its appropriately titled "March of the Blizzard Force" :

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 11460_189549198405_681648405_2937306_6419811_n

This scene depicts the Snowtroopers from the 501st Legion who've been attached to the Blizzard Force during the Battle Of Hoth. This scene depicts the "off camera" shot where the Snowtroopers after disembarking from the AT-AT gingerly makes their advance towards the Rebel's Echo Base. The MTV-7 is utilised by this small squad of Snowtroopers to dispense with any Rebel stragglers who might be defending the outer perimeters of their Echo Base.
Back to top Go down
ArtooDetour
Admin
Admin
ArtooDetour

Posts : 9074
Join date : 2010-03-13

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 23, 2011 4:05 pm

Chancellor_Peter wrote:

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 11460_189549198405_681648405_2937306_6419811_n

This scene depicts the Snowtroopers from the 501st Legion who've been attached to the Blizzard Force during the Battle Of Hoth. This scene depicts the "off camera" shot where the Snowtroopers after disembarking from the AT-AT gingerly makes their advance towards the Rebel's Echo Base. The MTV-7 is utilised by this small squad of Snowtroopers to dispense with any Rebel stragglers who might be defending the outer perimeters of their Echo Base.

Great little scene! Like it's come straight from a mini-catalogue. I love how the snowtrooper on the left is marching - he looks cool.

_________________________________________________
Paul F,

thevintagetoyadvertiser.org 1970s and 80s vintage toy ads and other retro paperworks

imperialgunnery.com Vintage Star Wars action figure weapons and accessories guide
Back to top Go down
Nelg_Semaj
Imperial Gunner
Imperial Gunner
Nelg_Semaj

Posts : 31
Join date : 2011-01-22
Location : Dublin

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 23, 2011 5:18 pm

Chancellor_Peter wrote:
Don't know whether you can consider this as a limelight posted thread, but I wish like to share these narrative pictures that I've taken some time back, which are inspired by selected scenes from STAR WARS : THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. The action figures, creatures and Hoth terrain piece are naturally from the Vintage Kenner Star Wars line. Enjoy folks! Very Happy


From the opening scene in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, shortly after the "meteorite" landed on the frozen plains of the ice planet Hoth...


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 29042_393735043405_681648405_4108629_5360381_n

"A small figure gallops across the windswept ice slope. The bundled rider is mounted on a large gray two-legged snow lizard, a Tauntaun..."



THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_393886838405_681648405_4112660_6913053_n

"The rider gallops off a slope and reins his lizard to a stop. Pulling off his protective goggles, Luke Skywalker notices something in the sky..."


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394072698405_681648405_4118348_6266700_n

Luke : Echo Three to Echo Seven. Han, old buddy, do you read me?

*After a little static a familiar voice is heard over the comlink, " Loud and clear, kid. What's up?"*

Luke : Well, I finished my circle. I don't pick up any life readings.

*(over comlink) Han : There isn't enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser. The sensors are placed. I'm going back.*

Luke : Right. I'll see you shortly. There's a meteorite that hit the ground near here. I want to check it out. It won't take long.



THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394072703405_681648405_4118349_5114906_n

Luke clicks off his Commlink and reins back on his nervous lizard. He pats his Tauntaun on the head to calm its twitching nervousness...


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394073108405_681648405_4118355_4534355_n

Luke : Hey, steady girl. What's the matter? You smell something??

When suddenly.....


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394073118405_681648405_4118356_3497966_n

... a LARGE shadow falls over him from behind. He hears a monstrous howl and turns to see an eleven-foot-tall shape towering over him. It is the WAMPA ICE CREATURE!!! : affraid



THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_394073138405_681648405_4118358_6595752_n

...whose huge white clawed comes swinging down like a massive pendulum!!


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395794968405_681648405_4161912_5900019_n

The WAMPA ICE CREATURE lunges at Luke ferociously!


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395794983405_681648405_4161913_3423191_n

Luke : Aaarrghhhh!! :noooooo:

Luke is hit flat in the face by the huge white claw and falls unconscious into the snow...


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395794988405_681648405_4161914_6409593_n

...and in a moment the WAMPA lunges onto its next kill!


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395795003405_681648405_4161915_5490151_n

The terrified screams of the Tauntaun are cut short by the horrible snap of its neck being broken! affraid


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395796068405_681648405_4161921_2939442_n

The WAMPA grabs Luke by one ankle and drags.....


THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 31742_395796083405_681648405_4161922_5832735_n

...him away across the frozen plains of Hoth back to its lair.


Please excuse some of the blur shots as I did not have optimum lighting most of the time. Until the next set of pictures, happy viewing! Very Happy

Class!!!
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeThu Feb 03, 2011 4:34 pm

Thank you Glen! Smile


:drumroll: :drumroll: :drumroll:

...and now here is another random picture that is not in sequence of my photosets. This is an amalgamation of old school Vintage Star Wars figures and modern day Photoshopping. I present this scene that depicts a freshly Carbon Freezed Han Solo in the Carbon Freezing Facility of Cloud City,

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) 537516947_4cf3e09876_o

Photoshop credit goes to my buddy, Lionel who is also a Vintage Star Wars collector from Singapore. Smile
Back to top Go down
Craig T
Sith Apprentice
Sith Apprentice
Craig T

Posts : 1083
Join date : 2010-02-09
Location : UK

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeFri Feb 04, 2011 3:39 am

Peter your photography shots are great. I love the way you set up the scenes they really do look class. You’re very imaginative!

Please keep them coming!
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeFri Feb 04, 2011 6:45 am

Craig T wrote:
Peter your photography shots are great. I love the way you set up the scenes they really do look class. You’re very imaginative!

Please keep them coming!


Craig thanks for your kind words. Smile I'm glad to hear that you enjoy these STAR WARS Episode V inspired scenes, which I've re-created using Vintage Star Wars figures, creatures and even vehicles. Not only I let my imagination do the job, but patience is also a must to take many, many shots to ensure that they are a close match to these iconic scenes from the movie. I will definitely keep them coming in time to come.

Here is a bonus offtake shot where the position of the Wampa attacking Luke was not "screen accurate"

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) OfftakeWampaattack


Last edited by Chancellor_Peter on Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:03 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top Go down
rebojazz
Imperial Commander
Imperial Commander
rebojazz

Posts : 326
Join date : 2010-07-11
Age : 50
Location : Wheeling, WV

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeFri Feb 04, 2011 8:33 am

Great photography work!! Kind of reminds me of a lot of the photography work that Kim Simmons does. He is a guest at our SW show every year and does a stunning slide presentation on his work and how he sets his scenes up for photos on packaging. I really love your Bespin freezing room scene, that's just cool.

Can't wait to see more.
Back to top Go down
Chancellor_Peter
Imperial Lieutenant
Imperial Lieutenant
Chancellor_Peter

Posts : 250
Join date : 2011-01-20
Age : 53
Location : Somewhere in the Outer Rim Territories

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitimeThu Feb 10, 2011 8:47 pm

rebojazz wrote:
Great photography work!! Kind of reminds me of a lot of the photography work that Kim Simmons does. He is a guest at our SW show every year and does a stunning slide presentation on his work and how he sets his scenes up for photos on packaging. I really love your Bespin freezing room scene, that's just cool.

Can't wait to see more.


Hi Rebojazz / Steven, thank you for the compliments. Smile

I'm sooo HONORED to hear that my pictures remind you of the excellent photography taken by Kim Simmons. I have checked his official Simmons Photography website to gain a better appreciation his works. Its interesting to know that he also did the packaging photography for Hasbro's 1999 SW Episode I Anakin's Pod Racer vehicle.

Furthermore, after checking to : http://www.brianstoys.com/store/category.aspx?categoryID=3598 I was amazed to find out that Kim Simmons is "...the photographer in charge of virtually all vintage Star Wars photography work at the outside design firm used by Kenner.....He was ultimately responsible for images that would be used for packaging, comps (or mock-ups), some publicity images, and some of the slide presentations. Fortunately, for Star Wars collectors and enthusiasts alike, Kim meticulously kept nearly all of his work that was not given to Kenner as final art pieces." Such as this iconic piece of group photography of the Unreleased Vintage Power Of The Force carded figures for Kenner's 1985 Toy Fair Catalog :Drool:

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Vintage_pictures_potfcards


As for the Bespin Carbon Freezing, I can't take full credit for it since the yeoman task was carried out by my friend Lionel. He also provided the Stormtroopers to complete this movie scene. Smile

Watch this thread for more TESB inspired movie scene inspired photo sets to come! Smile
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content




THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) Empty
PostSubject: Re: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)   THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =) I_icon_minitime

Back to top Go down
 

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK inspired action figure photography =)

View previous topic View next topic Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

 Similar topics

-
» FS: Unproduced Empire Strikes Back Action Figure Carrying Case
» "Lost" Empire Strikes Back Documentary
» Droid Factory Empire Strikes Back Release
» New Deleted Hoth Scenes from Empire Strikes Back
» Original Trilogy Cut Scenes : Empire Strikes Back

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
The Imperial Gunnery Forum :: Vintage Star Wars Limelights-