Project: Redstone

[rjk]

Any tips on taking these photos, I really cannot capture the true effect of how this looks in the flesh, I'd really like to show you it the way I can see it, but I can't seem to do it! I think the main issue is lighting.

dont even worry about that. you have a concise and direct project log with brilliant descriptions, it was a pleasure to read

the system looks great as it is. and you have the potential to go towards watercooling if you choose to in the future. which is a superb bonus

 

[Mawat]

Wow, sick I like this case. Great build

 

[Gundog48]

dont even worry about that. you have a concise and direct project log with brilliant descriptions, it was a pleasure to read

the system looks great as it is. and you have the potential to go towards watercooling if you choose to in the future. which is a superb bonus

Cheers! The question is now, what to do with my monolithic In Win Ironclad. I won't be able to sell it for much, and it is a great quality case making it very moddable. I am also thinking of using my old parts to make a family computer...

 

[stueng]

Thanks guys! I know your not a big fan of integrated liquid coolers (or liquid-assisted air coolers ) but the plan was to dispense with my old faithful Xigmatek Thor's Hammer, which is an outstanding cooler by the way, and replace it with something that would allow better views of the motherboard. I like to stick with air cooling because I don't really have time to maintain a loop, and it causes extra hassle when swapping out components. I'm not an experienced overclocker at the moment, but I can see myself WCing in the future!

Any tips on taking these photos, I really cannot capture the true effect of how this looks in the flesh, I'd really like to show you it the way I can see it, but I can't seem to do it! I think the main issue is lighting.

Dont use a flash

Get a tri-pod to compensate for the decreased shutter speeds

Edit the photo's white balance before you upload. If you dont have a photo editor just download GIMP for free and use this to set your white balance. If your photo has something white in it then you can use this a a reference otherwise the auto setting usually gives better results than not doing it at all

 

[Gundog48]

The main issue was that when I used a slow shutter speed the window showed too many reflections. When I get round to it I'll make a mock studio with decent lighting and no reflections so you can see it properly!

I'm planning on getting some white lighting, any suggestions on what to go for? The NZXT LED strips don't have a wide enough angle, I'll probably go for some CCFLs or SMD LED strips.

 

[panyan]

one way i remove reflections, especially from perspex, is to use a polarizing filter on the lens

(take some pics of a pond and it looks like there is no water there - freaky )