Tuesday, 12 November 2013

IPhoneography and Surprises from A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY (Giveaway)


KINDER SURPRISE WELCOMES STAR WARS TOYS FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY…

         

 Do you remember our Star Wars Storm trooper ?*

My boys were fascinated by him, and Star wars figurines ever since !

 They were most interested whether or not his head came off so he could eat and how did he see ?

Though I have not seen all the movies I crushed on Luke Skywalker.
British photographer Andrew Whyte created a surprising collection of images – using only his smartphone and forced perspective photography to reimagine our favourite iconic characters’ first moments on earth as new Kinder Surprise Star Wars toys.
What would Yoda do if he landed in Australia today? 
How about Darth Vader?
Yes the head comes off - sort of !


Using the forced perspective photographic technique, Andrew Whyte has created an optical illusion that makes the ten Kinder Surprise Star Wars toys appear larger than they actually are – to creatively and seamlessly place them within real-world scenarios.


From a Clone Trooper hanging out at the skate park, R2-D2 and C-3PO enjoying a picnic in the sunshine, to Yoda picking up some groceries 



Andrew Whyte commented on his collaboration with Kinder Surprise:
 “As a Kinder Surprise and Star Wars fan, this was a greatly rewarding photographic challenge for me to use forced perspective photography to bring the Kinder Surprise Star Wars toys to life "  
“The beauty of it is that anyone with a smartphone and a bit of imagination can have a go themselves. Picture a pebble as a mountain, or a puddle as a river – if the photos bring a smile to your face, then you know you’re doing it right!”
Andrew Whyte’s 10 Top Tips for Forced Perspective Photography:
  1. Tell a story – look for humorous scenes that make it easy to convey what's going on. Children make great storytellers so get them involved whenever you can
  2. Get close to your subject – the key to creating successful forced perspective images is scale. Using your smartphone lets you to shoot from just a few inches away, meaning that everything in the background looks smaller
  3. Adapt your toy – position its head, arms and legs to look like it's part of the scene, whether that's one hand up cheering a cycle race or positioning the toy to face into a sunset
  4. Work with what you've got – most smartphones perform better in good lighting conditions. Sunny days allow you to create striking silhouettes with your toys, but you’ll need to watch out for your own shadow appearing in the shot. Wet conditions also provide challenges but offer a great opportunity to play with reflections. And if it’s windy, double-sided sticky tape is the perfect way to keep your toy grounded!
  5. Play with props – bring in other toys to enhance the scene or adapt
  6. Know your app – the built-in camera will usually be fine but some apps give you extra control, like being able to control the focus and brightness (exposure) separately
  7. Tap to focus – hold your device really still and tap on the screen to identify where you want the focus to be. The more accurate you are, the sharper your photo will look, and you'll add depth to your image too
  8. Get the look – use other apps or add filters to tune the look and feel of your photo. A vintage look can work well for beach scenes whereas city life often looks best very high contrast. SnapSeed is a powerful, versatile app that's simple to use
  9. Charge your battery – sounds simple, but spending time taking photos with your smartphone can consume lots of battery. Go out with a full charge to ensure you never run out of battery in the middle of setting up the perfect shot
  10. Remember to have fun – if it feels frustrating, you're doing it wrong. Follow these basic steps and in a matter of minutes you can create and share fun images that make people smile.

The toys are very cute , pocket friendly , and very amusing to boys because the heads open and twist together.

So do you think you can create forced perspective photos to match Andrew Whyte’s? 
Discover the new Kinder Surprise Star Wars toys and share your top shots at www.facebook.com/KinderSurpriseANZ

 To celebrate their arrival Kinder Surprise have generously given a special Star Wars pack to giveaway.  The pack contains a full 24 carton of Kinder Surprise eggs,  thermos mug and  Kinder Surprise Star Wars toys shirts – for a chance to win please leave a comment ...

What is your favourite Star Wars memory?


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1. Only Australian Residents are eligible to enter.
2. Entries not answering the question will be deemed invalid. The winner will be chosen by originality and creative merit, not by chance. Judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
3.There will be 1 winner -

4. Entries - Open 12/11/2013 - Close 11.59pm 26/11/13 AEST. The winners will be notified by email, and posted to mylittledrummerboys.blogspot.com.au after they reply - Winners have 7 days to respond or a new winner will be drawn.
5. The Prize is not transferable, changeable or redeemable for cash.
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 Kinder Surprise Star Wars series is now available nationwide at leading retailers.

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* Hard to believe it was almost exactly 2 yrs ago we met the Storm Trooper.

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I would watch all the movies in succession with my brother on the school holidays. I always thought Luke Skywalker was the better looking one and that Princess Leia should have been in love with him, but alas they were brother and sister. I'm sure these will be a hit with Star Wars fanatics.
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What a fantastic prize! My boys would absolutely LOVE these and to be very honest, our local supermarkets don't seem to have them yet, just the old Kinder Surprise. My favorite star Wars memory has to be being with my boys the first time they watched the movies (at home on the couch) and their shock, surprise and wonder at everything that was going on. It was like the Sat Wars evolution had come full circle in our family and my boys are now addicted fans - just like their mum and dad! Josefa from #teamIBOT (josefa@alwaysjosefa.com)
Oh wouldn't that be the coolest Christmas present EVER?! Our kids were just arguing over what their Star Wars names would be. I'm Darth Vader - NO I'M DARTH VADER! You get the gist. Needed a light saber to split that little brawl up.
The first time I saw Darth Vader's helmet come off, as scarey as he was to me as a little girl it's my most memorable memory because my little brother absolutely cacked himself! His reaction to be seen to be believed, he was literally terrified of 'Dark' Vader without his 'head'!!
Ewoks!!! Seeing them for the first time in Return of the Jedi, speaking their own little language, cute and shy all while being fierce furry warriors. I seriously fell in love with them. I'd have given anything to go live in the treetops, Wicket as my best friend.
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kerry santillo · 610 weeks ago

awesome giveaway!!
I think I was about 6 or 7. My dad had to read the subtitles for Jabba.and it was on vhs, not a very good copy either lol.
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Caroline K · 610 weeks ago

Luke Skywalker's first meeting with Master Yoda on Dagobah, and Yoda lifting Skywalker's fighter from the swamp showed the level of training a Jedi undertakes.
I have to say my favourite memory is the two funny robots, R2D2 and also when I was a kid I could just not get over how awesome that hologram image he could project was, it just seemed to amazing at the time, and now to think such things are commonplace. I also LOVE Darth's breathing, was freaky but memorial :) xxx
Mine would be return of the jedi - particuarly the battle in the forest with the ewoks taking on the storm troupers. The ewoks are just so adorable!
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Watching my little kids- aged 6, 3 and 2 all huddled together actually on YouTube watching little kids "unboxing" kinder suprises! They watched a Star Wars one and then all said "CAN WE BUY IT???" I guess you had to be there!!!
Staying up late to watch Star Wars with my folks, recorded on their Beta tapes!
I LOVE Star Wars but my hubby is SO anti (bah humbug). My favourite Star Wars memory is recent and not actually to do with the movie - around Father's Day there were some awesome Star Wars shirts coming out for dads. I was itching to buy them but knew hubs would hate them, so decided to buy two for myself instead. I throughly enjoyed the look on my husband's face when I first wore my father's day presents to myself and the boys in Ellie's class think I'm a bit cool, so that's a bonus.
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The original Star Wars was released the year I was born, one I discovered that I loved all of them
I know this will seem odd - but I was quite scared by the movies. But I look back now and think how fake they look and laugh at myself.
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My 10 year old son has two passions in life - these being Lego and Star Wars! Thankfully the kind folk at Lego have seen fit to develop the Lego Star Wars range and he has spent many a happy hour in battles with Luke Starwalker, Darth Vader and the like. My favourite Star Wars memory? Sharing in the paradise that is my son engaged in ANOTHER Star Wars battle!
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Lara Daebritz · 610 weeks ago

I remember being so desperate to have a Princess Leia hairstyle (and Mum kindly obliging with the perfect 'do') for the school disco when I was about ten - no wonder I never had a boyfriend!
My Uncle's 30th birthday - a Star Wars themed fancy dress party! Arriving as Princess Leia I felt the belle of the ball!
My favourite Star Wars memory is coming to the realisation of knowing who Darth Vader truly is.
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My hubby is a huge Star Wars fan and I remember being quite pregnant and seeing "The Phantom Menace" at the cinema. I even considered using the name Anakin for our child!
It was always Princess Leia's hair ... had to love that. And the Darth Vadar line: "I am your father". Those photos are amazing! Can't wait to show the kids.
My favourite memory is when my Star Wars crazy boyfriend proposed to me while we were watching it! I said yes. :-)
I wasn't around for the first Star Wars films but I remember seeing The Phantom Menace on opening day with my father and friends. I was soooo excited! I cried my eyes out as well. I call it my Justin Beiber moment!
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Jessica Maloney · 610 weeks ago

Hearing my pet cockatiel whistle the theme song for the first time!

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