Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Let there be light! This special guide will shed light (literally) on the tricks of the trade in terms of lighting for both modellers and your models.
How can you get the most from your model space and your creations? What about photos and video?…
Well, this starter guide should help you. I explain the various techniques and set-ups I have used to get good quality results and a less tiring work environment. There’s a bit of basic physics and foundational photography principles - but it is just an introduction to things like colour balance/colour temperature and subjects like software. But I show what works for me.
Also, BenQ were kind enough to send me a sample WiT e-Reading Desk Lamp light which could well appeal to modellers. I thought I’d review this in the context of a film all about lighting for modellers. Other modellers have also been sent these, so check out their reviews too.
Here’s the e-Reading Lamp tech specs and some links:
Dual color dimable LED(2700-5700K)Lamp
Weight: 5.8kg
Available with base or clamp (select the variant you want)
Made from aluminium alloy, zinc alloy and engineering resin
50,000-hr bulb life
150% wider lighting coverage and ZeroFlicker technology
BenQ Website: benq.com/en us/lamps/desklamp/desklamp.html
Amazon Link (unaffiliated): amazon.com/BenQ-Reading-LED-Desk-Lamp/dp/B0178HLTXO
RRP is approximately £179 GBP at time of uploading the video.
Full Disclosure: BenQ supplied the WiT e-Reading Lamp for review.
I also mention some Prolite daylight bulbs like these:
amazon.co.uk/Pro-Lite-energy-daylight-Snooker-Photography/dp/B003OB3C52/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=prolite+bulbs&qid=1625067973&sr=8-6
Backdrops from photographic suppliers like Morco:
morco.uk.com
And Bowens/HiGlide rail systems:
higlide.co.uk
This video uses some Creative Commons stock photography.
I hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful, I have wanted to make a film about how I light my work for some time as I sort of had to work it all for myself over the years (albeit with some TV industry experience to guide me), to find a system that works for me.
#scalewarmachines
#scalemodelling
#photography
Enjoy!
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scalewarmachines.com
Or give us a like:
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We're also on Twitter:
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Copyright © 2021 Scale War Machines All Rights Reserved
Let there be light! This special guide will shed light (literally) on the tricks of the trade in terms of lighting for both modellers and your models.
How can you get the most from your model space and your creations? What about photos and video?…
Well, this starter guide should help you. I explain the various techniques and set-ups I have used to get good quality results and a less tiring work environment. There’s a bit of basic physics and foundational photography principles - but it is just an introduction to things like colour balance/colour temperature and subjects like software. But I show what works for me.
Also, BenQ were kind enough to send me a sample WiT e-Reading Desk Lamp light which could well appeal to modellers. I thought I’d review this in the context of a film all about lighting for modellers. Other modellers have also been sent these, so check out their reviews too.
Here’s the e-Reading Lamp tech specs and some links:
Dual color dimable LED(2700-5700K)Lamp
Weight: 5.8kg
Available with base or clamp (select the variant you want)
Made from aluminium alloy, zinc alloy and engineering resin
50,000-hr bulb life
150% wider lighting coverage and ZeroFlicker technology
BenQ Website: benq.com/en us/lamps/desklamp/desklamp.html
Amazon Link (unaffiliated): amazon.com/BenQ-Reading-LED-Desk-Lamp/dp/B0178HLTXO
RRP is approximately £179 GBP at time of uploading the video.
Full Disclosure: BenQ supplied the WiT e-Reading Lamp for review.
I also mention some Prolite daylight bulbs like these:
amazon.co.uk/Pro-Lite-energy-daylight-Snooker-Photography/dp/B003OB3C52/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=prolite+bulbs&qid=1625067973&sr=8-6
Backdrops from photographic suppliers like Morco:
morco.uk.com
And Bowens/HiGlide rail systems:
higlide.co.uk
This video uses some Creative Commons stock photography.
I hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful, I have wanted to make a film about how I light my work for some time as I sort of had to work it all for myself over the years (albeit with some TV industry experience to guide me), to find a system that works for me.
#scalewarmachines
#scalemodelling
#photography
Enjoy!
Please visit us:
scalewarmachines.com
Or give us a like:
facebook.com/ScaleWarMachines
We're also on Twitter:
twitter.com/ScaleWarMachine
And Pinterest:
pinterest.co.uk/scalewarmachines
Copyright © 2021 Scale War Machines All Rights Reserved
