Showing off luster in images - experiment

Some of you saw this in another thread, but I thought I would share with the class.

Showing off luster is not an easy task in static images. Although you can see the luster, you are not able to see any luster breaks or how colors change with lighting differences. I realize this isn't the perfect answer, but I feel it does give the viewer an idea of the luster level.

I was trying out some animations to see how it would turn out. I am still working on streamlining the process, but here are my first attempts/tests. The Morgan is the most recent.

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That's freaking awesome Greg! Wish I could view eBay coins like this!

 

I tested it and these are fine to use in the descriptions.
Just not the main ebay images.

 

Love it! How long did it take you? Wonder if the payoff is worth the time investment?

 

Can't tell if I have motion sickness or just envy : - )

 

Really cool effect Greg. Animated Gif?

 

Really like what you did it turned out great and really cool how long did it take you to do one ??

 

That is amazing Greg. Nice experiment and results. I have some gem proof deep cameo coins that I can't even get good luster views of.

Dave

 

Love it Greg , it sure beats static pics . I guess the only thing better would be seeing it in hand . Keep up the good work buddy . Are you still using a point and shoot ? Amazing .

 

File a patent. Very nice.

 

Cool Greg. I saw messydesk do something like this about 2 years ago. He had best luck just changing the lights, and leaving the coins sitting still. Are you moving the coins or just the light? The 1947 Jeff Nickel seems to be moving around a little.

Looks pretty cool!

-Brandon

 

I think if you really want to make some dosh, contact those big auction firms and high end dealers and offer a rate to do their highest end items. This little trick is absolutely the next best thing to having a coin in hand.

 

I think a patent is out of the question. These types of images have been around as long as animated GIFs have been around. I experimented with this method about 1.5 years ago after seeing another member post something on another forum. I found that it was a helluva lot of work, and have never done more. Essentially, it's trying to get at a small movie type image of a coin -- and creating such an image from many stills is really time consuming.

 

very kool! that morgan is hypnotizing!

 

That is fantastic!! A coin doing exotic dancing!! LOVE IT!!

 

As Brandon pointed out, I have seen Messydesk do this on other forums, but that does not mean it is not super cool every time I see it. If you have the patience to make one of those Greg, then I envy you. That Jefferson looks awesome. You might be able to make some sweet moula with that little trick.

 

Nice animated GIFs, they really show the luster and toning of the coins. Its a lot of work but it pays off.

 

Could you accomplish the same thing by using your camera to video record the coin spinning on a black/grey background with the lights fixed at 10/2 relative to the lens of the camera?

 

What is the tilt angle, or if easier to relate the thickness of the shim used to tilt them?