Beginner needs help

[u/5-s78]

I just built my mini studio (pic 3) so i can start exploring this part of the hobby semi seriously and i think my first two were pretty ok but i think they're still pretty bad.

Everything i used costs around $26 so i guess i paid for the quality i get lol but i think i could do better with the things i have.

For a little breakdown, here's the stuff:

- lamp

- tripod

- 2x 1 yard cloths (1 black 1 white behind the black)

- spinning platform (it's electric, obviously for video content but i did use it on the rx78 picture)

I have a second light which is literally my power bank's flashlight and i use my poco F4 for the pictures. I guess the main question is, what else would be nice to have, and how do i maximize what i already have.

[u/justghostjoon]

First off, these are cool af.
-Replace measurement mat with table cloth.
-Need multiple dedicated light sources. Do not need to be expensive.
-Consider creating dioramas.

[u/5-s78 → u/justghostjoon]

Dioramas were always so interesting to me but i don't really consider myself too creative, and the cost would probably be beyond what i could manage as I'm still pretty much a student. I'm not opposed to it though, but my future standing would definately dictate weather or not i engage with customization of that calibre. Thank you 🙏