Forge World Photo Effects?

[Sheps]

I am always struck by the beautiful scenes created in the Forge World books using photographs with added effects like fog of war to lend realism to the image. Does anyone have the any idea how this is achieved?

 

[Wyrmypops]

If you posted a pic, or a link to one, one of the more photographically skilled here might be able to work it out. Alternatively, might get an answer on the Forge-World facebook page.

 

[Sheps]

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Something like this. The background I get, but they've gone on to add smoke plumes, dust motes and a general haze which links the whole scene together. It's really that general haze that I would like to emulate, hopefully with a quick filter or something!!

 

[Talion]

Simply Photoshop skills......the haze would be the easiest part. Layers of a gradient going from white at the bottom to transparent at the top, then different optimacey settings. Probably a bit more jigging around, same or different titan photoed in different stances layered on with the gradient layer in between each, giving the sense of more fade in the distance.

The rest is where the more artistic skills come in to play, and are probably painted on by a digital artist.

 

[GTTechnics]

I've been playing with photoshop as well trying to replicate some of their work. This is my attempt at trying to replicate the "captured image" look that they do sometimes. It's difficult to get right, but maybe with a bit more time and practice I can get a bit closer.

 

[Sheps]

Very nice. I got a nice reply on FB which I meant to paste on here but now can't find. Apparently the basic haze effect is done by creating layers for each position in the depth of field and making each one a bit hazier. Obvious now that I think of it. Then they create brushes for the dust motes and distortion. I really like that 'found' look and I'll give that a go.