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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

11/13/2004 12:18:44 AM · #1

I shooting on white back ground and getting a few shadows I don't want to be in the shot, I have try reflecting and moving lights around.

Got any tricks or tips?

cbeller

Nikon D300

11/13/2004 12:23:30 AM · #2

Move the subject further away from the background. Also, get your lights higher, so the shadow goes down behind the subject.

Showing us an example might help, so we can give better advice.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/13/2004 12:28:07 AM · #3

What are you shooting? Still life?

11/13/2004 12:32:12 AM · #4

Well I'm creating and illusion so I can't move what I'm shooting away. Would like to show you but it's for a challenge.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/13/2004 12:37:23 AM · #5

If the shadows you are concerned about is at the bottom of the subject. I read an article about how they take pictures of items that go in catalogs, etc. To get rid of the shadows on the bottom you can place your subject on a glass approx. 2 to 3â�� above your base. The glass should defuse the shadows. If this is what you are trying to do, I will see if I can find the article.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

11/13/2004 12:37:26 AM · #6

Originally posted by Spurs:

Well I'm creating and illusion so I can't move what I'm shooting away. Would like to show you but it's for a challenge.

If it's advance put a string on it and make it float. Cloning out the string.

You can probably try to backlight the subject on a white background that will transmit light through it.

11/13/2004 12:40:23 AM · #7

Originally posted by SDW65:

that might help

11/13/2004 12:41:53 AM · #8

Originally posted by faidoi:

Originally posted by Spurs:
Well I'm creating and illusion so I can't move what I'm shooting away. Would like to show you but it's for a challenge.

If it's advance put a string on it and make it float. Cloning out the string.

You can probably try to backlight the subject on a white background that will transmit light through it.

I did back lighting it helped some but still got a small shadow and it's basic edit lol.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/13/2004 12:57:15 AM · #9

Here is an example of what I was talking about. You may be able to build something comparable if it will help with your illusion.They are specifically intended to eliminate "under object" shadows and provide a "floating in air" effect.

11/13/2004 01:09:54 AM · #10

That is pretty cool...gave me some ideals. Thank you very much for your time.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/13/2004 01:13:44 AM · #11

Originally posted by Spurs:

That is pretty cool...gave me some ideals. Thank you very much for your time.

Hope the link helps. Judging by your work you will come up with something great. Wish you the best in the challenge.