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Here is an out-take, description, and some notes to illustrate how I shot Through Time and Space. Hover your mouse over the photo to see the additional notes.

1.) Some background - The twisty checkerboard was created with a regular checkerboard pattern photographed using the built-in camera on my Mac, and applying one of the crazy pattern edits in the Photobooth app . This design was printed on letter-size paper.

2.) The Set-up - The figures were posed on a table with on their bases' posts through small holes cut into the backdrop, which is laying on the table. (You can see Homura's base support just below her right knee.) The figures' poses and that disorienting twisty checkerboard background were intended to undermine a sense of up and down.

3.) Let There Be Light - Lighting and reflection was arranged to minimize shadows on the backdrop, especially the base supports. This out-take still has room for improvement.

4.) Shot from Above - The photo was shot from above, as this one is, but from an angle where the figures hid their supports. The posted photo was shot close enough to crop the background paper's border, so no post-process crop was needed.

5.) Post-processing in Picnik - Some minor color adjustments were made and the subtle rays emitted by Homura's shield were added for that "time is warping" kind of feeling. (Picnik is going away in a couple months, but until then, all the cool premium features are free for all to use.)

Continuation of the story Madoka Meets Black Gold Saw: Homura has just rescued Madoka from being sliced up by Black Gold Saw.
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Homura raced with Madoka in tow to leave Black Gold Saw's world and return to their own world and safety. With the time manipulation device in Homura's shield, it was not a long trip back, but definitely weird.

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To be continued.

Lying on a plush rug, Kagami enjoys some manga borrowed from Konata.

Brings out the pattern of the rug a little better.

Been busy at work & home and have not had time to do the next part of the Madoka & Black Gold Saw story.

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