retroremakes
January 27th, 2010, 03:20
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2010/01/500x_marsminiature_01.jpgThis looks so much like Mars I can almost see the Rover in the background. But it's not another planet—it's one of a series of incredible small-scale models by artist Matthew Albanese. Wait until you see the volcano.
Albanese calls the series "Strange Worlds (http://gizmodo.com/tag/strangeworlds/)," although the strangest thing about them is the materials they're made from: paprika, nutmeg, cotton— even a stream made from an outdoor patio table.
To achieve such life-like images, he leans heavily on the photographic technique and viewing angle:
Every aspect from the construction to the lighting of the final model is painstakingly pre-planned using methods which force the viewers perspective when photographed from a specific angle. Using a mixture of photographic techniques such as scale, depth of field, white balance and lighting I am able to drastically alter the appearance of my materials.
Amazingly pretty, and pretty amazing. Even more shots can be seen here (http://www.behance.net/MatthewAlbanese/frame/366923). [Strange Worlds (http://www.behance.net/MatthewAlbanese/frame/366923) via The Awesomer (http://theawesomer.com/photos-strange-worlds/25908/)]
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More... (http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/AZ23igp83VY/life-on-paprika-mars)
Albanese calls the series "Strange Worlds (http://gizmodo.com/tag/strangeworlds/)," although the strangest thing about them is the materials they're made from: paprika, nutmeg, cotton— even a stream made from an outdoor patio table.
To achieve such life-like images, he leans heavily on the photographic technique and viewing angle:
Every aspect from the construction to the lighting of the final model is painstakingly pre-planned using methods which force the viewers perspective when photographed from a specific angle. Using a mixture of photographic techniques such as scale, depth of field, white balance and lighting I am able to drastically alter the appearance of my materials.
Amazingly pretty, and pretty amazing. Even more shots can be seen here (http://www.behance.net/MatthewAlbanese/frame/366923). [Strange Worlds (http://www.behance.net/MatthewAlbanese/frame/366923) via The Awesomer (http://theawesomer.com/photos-strange-worlds/25908/)]
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More... (http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/AZ23igp83VY/life-on-paprika-mars)