4 Levels of Action Figure Phone Photography - Arcane Jinx Unboxing

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Waited a year. Ordered Dec 1, 2024 (from 0:00).
  • Just a phone. Four levels (from 1:05).
  • Level 1. Portrait mode (from 4:49).
  • TV backgrounds. Bigger is better (from 6:00).
  • Lights and smoke. Practical effects (from 7:00).

Portrait Smart Presets: https://www.martinwongphoto.com/product-page/martin-wong-photo-presets-portrait-smart-preset-vol-1

Fog - SmokeNinja: https://geni.us/SmokeNinjaPro

I waited over a year for this figure, so of course I had to photograph it properly.

In this video, I break down four levels of figure phone photography, all shot using just a smartphone. We start simple with portrait mode, then level up with better backgrounds, lighting, and finally practical effects like smoke to create cinematic results.

00:00 I Waited a Year for This Figure

01:05 Shooting Figure Photos With a Smartphone

01:13 Unboxing the Jinx Figure

04:38 The 4 Photography Levels Explained

04:49 Level 1 - Portrait Mode

05:22 Level 2 - Backgrounds

06:49 Level 3 - Lighting

09:01 Bonus Tips (Turntable + Lens Flare)

10:40 Level 4 - The Smoke Ninja

12:00 Fixing Focus After the Shot

13:35 Editing in Lightroom

16:05 Final Thoughts

FAQ

Can you shoot good figure photos with a phone?

Yes. Start with portrait mode, then add better backgrounds, lighting, and smoke for cinematic results.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.