PUTT PUTT STEAM BOAT
I loved these boats when I was a child. I photographed the boat and box and used a 1950's ad as an example to recreate a similar ad. See below for behind the scenes and process discussion.
Kids everywhere love the real putt-putt sound of this amazing tin boat. Just fill the tank with water, light the candle and wait for the steam power to build up and power your boat. You will have hours of fun. Buy more and have races! Challenge your friends.
FEATURES
* Two candles
* Real flames
* Steam power
* Putt-putt sound
* Realistic captain
* All metal boat
* Big wake
Process
Here is the original ad.
First I shot the boat and box in my lightbox.
I then created a layered Photshop document with solid color representations of the colors in the ad.
Finally, save a copy and made it flat. Then I made the layer a smart layer, and applied a Filter > Pixelate > Color halftone screen at 45 degree angles and 5 dots to simulate the old print ad screen.
Assignment
Hey - remember that time when...? Yup, that's what we call nostalgia - we want to see your take on what brings a smile to your face when you see something that reminds you of those times. Get creative with both the subject as well as your processing. Photography that is nostalgic is about sharing your perception and memory of a time, place or event that was significant and that others can relate to easily, as well. If people can look at your image and go, "Oh yeah, I remember that!"", you've hit the mark. Feeling nostalgic can also have aspects of melancholy and be poignant too - like missing home and family and showing those emotions is an art all by itself. Work on crafting a solid narrative first, then build it up with nostalgic elements if it serves your story or message well. Don’t just go for retro aesthetics alone, use it to add to your image and point of view.
