The Camera Never Lies !!

[Duffy]

From time to time I take a photo of my handwriting in order to keep stock of my progress. When I look at my writing on the physical page, it looks quite good, but not so good in the photo. I think the main culprit is slant. While it has improved immensely, the photo often shows up some "rogue" words/letters. A little more work with slant guides are probably required. Onward and upward !! ✍️

 

I suppose it is the same as a musician recording him/herself so they can pin point their flaws and rectify them.

 

My goal at present is to get both physical and photo images to look more similar. I get inspiration from looking at the lovely photos of handwriting that is often shown here on FPN. 

[Karmachanic]

If the camera/lens is not perfectly square to the page it will lie to you. (distortion)

[Duffy]

44 minutes ago, Karmachanic said:

If the camera/lens is not perfectly square to the page it will lie to you. (distortion)

Thanks...yes...I had considered that. 🙏

[Tasmith]

Try turning your writing upside down to check it.

[Duffy]

21 minutes ago, Tasmith said:

Try turning your writing upside down to check it.

Interesting. I'll give it a try. 🙏

[Duffy]

12 hours ago, Duffy said:

Interesting. I'll give it a try. 🙏

I did so.

 

While it is great for showing words/letters that are not on the lines, it is not any better for showing slant deviations.

 

I appreciate your suggestion though, @Tasmith 

[inkstainedruth]

It occurred to me just now, reading this thread, that you might consider getting a stand to put your camera or phone on so the photos would be taken at the same height and angle every time.  Of course I have no idea where stuff like that would cost, but you could probably check phototography shops or search online for such things.

I keep thinking about getting a tripod for my phone but end up not doing it (although sometimes I look at estate sale listings) for when I'm taking photos of my pens when I get them (especially the vintage ones) for my records.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Duffy]

@inkstainedruth: Another interesting suggestion. I don't have a tripod for my phone (which is what I normally use for taking my photos), but I do have a digital camera and a tripod, which I wil dig out and try.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. 🙏