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Share your repainted MG Vidar! need some repaint inspirations :)

image source: @ gworksyoutube on IG

For a bootleg, this kit is definitely amazing

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaWlS9sE8V2/?igsh=MTB4NHR0Z2FnYjAwcw== have just started a Gunpla IG account :)

Hi everyone! I'm new to Gunpla photography and recently bought a photobox to improve my workflow. I keep the front lip closed to use the front reflector to fill in light on the kit's front side. I am still experimenting with camera settings and post-processing.

My current workflow:

• Camera Settings: I use an APS-C Fujifilm X100V with the TCL-X100 II teleconverter lens (55mm full-frame equivalent). Because I prefer shooting handheld to grab close-up shots from different angles quickly, I don't use a tripod. I set my shutter speed to a minimum of 1/100s, ISO to 1000, and aperture to f/16 to ensure the entire kit remains sharp and in focus.
• Post-Processing: I import the RAW files into Lightroom, use the white balance eyedropper tool on a neutral area, apply AI Denoise to clean up the high-ISO grain, and increase the sharpness. Next, I move to Photoshop to use Levels adjustments (which gives me finer control than Lightroom) to balance contrast and highlights. Finally, I head back to Lightroom for final touches, primarily using the Dehaze slider.

I am really struggling to keep the background color consistent across shots. Should I use a masking tool to isolate the background and max out the exposure to blow it out completely to pure white?

Any feedback, tips, or workflow improvements would be highly appreciated!