My new studio

mmcp42 said:
I'm going to extend the white backdrop/curve/train another 4 foot (120cm for the young'uns) and paint that the same white
If I'd had my act together it would have gone down already
I was going to then cover it with white acrylic but that is veeeeeery expensive
Homebase do 4mm perspex sheet for a fraction of the cost so I'll give that a whirl (it'll be on top of the MDF so I can remove it if wanted)
then the rest of the floor will be carpeted - probably carpet tiles so I can replace them easily

then we're down to furniture - chair, sheepskin rug, casting couch...:nuts:
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sound good, cheers mate (y)
 
Bendihossan said:
EPIC! Not jealous at all :p Fair play, I think you've done a fantastic job for yourself there. Now just roll in the models!
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why thank you kind sir!

models he says - fresh out of budget now
might have to investigate this "time for CD" lark
 
mmcp42 said:
plan A is to use the cyclorama (ooh get me!) 'au naturel' to start with
I've been reading the "light - science and magic" book so there's lots to try
Should be able to achieve white, grey and black if I do my homework right
Next up will probably be coloured gels on the backlights

I'm an expert!
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I look forward to your photo's matey.

gotta love the quote button....!!

md
 
mmcp42 said:
why thank you your slithery greenness!

plan A is to use the cyclorama (ooh get me!) 'au naturel' to start with
I've been reading the "light - science and magic" book so there's lots to try
Should be able to achieve white, grey and black if I do my homework right
Next up will probably be coloured gels on the backlights

oh - and what make you think I'm an expert! :)nuts:)
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:LOL: ...thanx m8... :cautious:


And for the good info... (y)


And... You soon will be at this rate Mike... ;)




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Update:

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decided that two doors wan't going to work so removed, recycled and rebuilt
now has one door
needs more green stuff to match the rest of the outside

installed shed bolt for security (whoever suggested that - excellent idea!)

security light installed as well
wiring that up was fun
a) refused to work
b) then triggered the RCB :thinking:
had a peer at the wiring - one of the neutral wires had escaped and was shorting to ground- :bonk:
re-attached it works a treat now - will wander out later and see if it can see me

the march of the slabs continues unrelentingly - should pass by the front door tomorrow then wander towards the house

once that's done the water butt can move to its final resting place (cue sombre music) and the downpipe can feed it with water
 
justlooking said:
nearly a week without an update :( ....perhaps there's a long list of finishing touches :LOL:
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hee hee 90% finished
last 10% should take about as long again
inside just needs a little more MDF then carpet tiles can go down
then work benches go in
then.....
 
the outside is coming along nicely :) Looking forward to seeing the inside when it's done ... I expect you are too ! :LOL:
 
Hi there can you tell me what white you used on the background wall and why please.
 
[drum roll]
ladies and gentlemen (and those who have yet to decide)
I proudly present
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the studio!:
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the LiteGlaze on the left is transparent acrylic to go on the floor (once the backing paper has been removed)

and what the model sees:
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the Vax and carpet tiles will disappear tomorrow
need to do the last line of carpet in daylight

and what the neighbours see
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the water butt will go on the black pedestal once the mortar between the slabs has dried

the orange sacks are copious quantities of builder's droppings - not a permanent feature

what ya think? :shrug:

me- chuffed to bits!:nuts:
 
Fatboyjarv said:
Hi there can you tell me what white you used on the background wall and why please.
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very boring
Brilliant white matt emulsion (Homebase's finest)

that way I can blow the background if I want pure white
or (in theory at least) get any shade of grey, including black (I have doubts about black - but time will tell!)
 
Don't forget the lock on the inside to keep the riffraff out :LOL:
Or better still CCTV so you can see if any one is approaching :clap:
 
mmcp42 said:
what ya think? :shrug:
me- chuffed to bits!:nuts:
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And so you should be Mike... (y) ...that is a fine job after much effort and angst so... :thinking: ...mine's a glass of bubbly please... :naughty:

Seriously looks the dogs m8... :clap: ...bet you can't wait to get your first model in there... :cautious:

AND another stoopid non-spurt question... why would you want acrylic on the floor... :thinking:


Well done on getting it to completion... ;)





:p
 
Deano said:
Beautiful mate. Well done :clap:
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cheers Deano!

justlooking said:
looking great well done :clap:

now we just need to see the first pictures from it in action :D
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thanks just looking!
already had the first request!! watch this space

Barney12 said:
Don't forget the lock on the inside to keep the riffraff out :LOL:
Or better still CCTV so you can see if any one is approaching
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good point Barney
I have a spare webcam!

Venomator said:


And so you should be Mike... (y) ...that is a fine job after much effort and angst so... :thinking: ...mine's a glass of bubbly please... :naughty:

Seriously looks the dogs m8... :clap: ...bet you can't wait to get your first model in there... :cautious:

AND another stoopid non-spurt question... why would you want acrylic on the floor... :thinking:


Well done on getting it to completion... ;)





:p
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thanks your greenness!
champagne reception to mark the opening is already being negotiated!
acrylic is to give the floor a little bit of shine
just enough to give a gentle reflection
not enough to see up your frock!

(picked up the hint from Zack Arias btw - excellent web site)
 
I have really enjoyed following your venture and must remark on how tidy you have been throughout. The garden gives no sign of the amount of work that has went on.. Top marks:clap:
 
alpina said:
I have really enjoyed following your venture and must remark on how tidy you have been throughout. The garden gives no sign of the amount of work that has went on.. Top marks:clap:
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cheers alpina (y)
(oh and fear does that to a man - "keep it tidy or else...":puke:)
 
As everyone else mate . Its been a great journey so far and i cannot wait till your posting in people and portraits more often..

md
 
Damn, now that's a **man's** shed!

Probably about as big as my entire house!
 
..MD.. said:
As everyone else mate . Its been a great journey so far and i cannot wait till your posting in people and portraits more often..

md
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me too - thanks for your kind words
bugger is I'm on hols for a month at the end of the week and no way out of it!!! :puke:
 
68lbs said:
Damn, now that's a **man's** shed!

Probably about as big as my entire house!
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:LOL:

notice two work tops
lap-top with smutty internet connection on one
fridge under the other :naughty:
 
Good choice on the transparent acrylic .. wink wink " its what i use "


MD
 
..MD.. said:
Good choice on the transparent acrylic .. wink wink " its what i use "


MD
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aha - I got 4mm thick - is that what you use?
how does it stand up to wear and tear?
 
mmcp42 said:
aha - I got 4mm thick - is that what you use?
how does it stand up to wear and tear?
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I went for the 2mm . Plenty strong enough for what i do and gives the reflection i wanted...

md
 
crikey!
where do you store it when its not in use?
or is it a permanent feature now?
 
permanent feature

But to be honest i only go in the garage once or twice if lucky a week...

hmmmmm must change that soon...

md
 
..MD.. said:
permanent feature

But to be honest i only go in the garage once or twice if lucky a week...

hmmmmm must change that soon...

md
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cheers - and agreed - need to use studio lots (er memo to self - read memos!!!)
 
Now THAT is some home studio build! I like that very much. Mine has ground to a halt after I spent all the funds on the D700, D300 and 3 lenses :) Oh well hopefully get it done by christmas.
 
cowasaki said:
Now THAT is some home studio build! I like that very much. Mine has ground to a halt after I spent all the funds on the D700, D300 and 3 lenses :) Oh well hopefully get it done by christmas.
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cheers cowasaki! (y)
hope you get back to yours soon - and pictures too!
 
That has to be the best garden shed on the planet.
When does the beer fridge get installed? :LOL:

Well done mate. I look forward to seeing the results (y)
 
Mangelwurzel said:
That has to be the best garden shed on the planet.
When does the beer fridge get installed? :LOL:

Well done mate. I look forward to seeing the results (y)
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cheers Mangelwurzel! (y)
fridge is on order - as are contents thereof!!!
 
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