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02/25/2005 03:14:11 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
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... I simply don't have the resources to put together a studio setup; all I can do is jury-rig something with a gooseneck lamp and mounting board, which tends to look exactly like something jury-rigged with a lamp and mounting board. I've done three separate "studio" shoots already for this challenge, and they are getting better, but the amateur setup is showing.
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Have you seen this thread Light tent |
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02/25/2005 03:19:42 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by awpollard:
Have you seen this thread Light tent |
Hmm, no, I didn't see that thread. I'll have to see if I can rig up something like that- thanks.
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02/25/2005 03:54:36 AM · #28 |
You don't need a full-blown studio setup to get something with a pure whiet background. Just set your subject up well in front of something blank, white, and big enough, and light the background separately from the subject.
Robt.
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02/25/2005 06:29:04 AM · #29 |
I just submitted my entry to Light on White.. i thought i would have a hard time getting the background white as i don't have any lights, backdrops, light tents etc..
So i hunted around, used an old chair as a stant for it all. I tapes 4 pieces of A4 paper together and rested it against the back of the chair then draped a white shirt over it- that was my background. For the lighting i used the 3 halogen spotlights on my ceiling to light the shirt and 2 bedside halogen lights to give it more light around the edges.. i had to overexpose the image a fair bit but the background did turn out nice and white..
I'm happy with the results especially as i managed with household items and set it up in 20 minutes..
Just look around, i'm sure there's something you can use as a white backdrop, you'll just have to overexpose a bit. |
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02/25/2005 07:28:04 AM · #30 |
Alain - I tend to agree with Robert (bear_music) on how these pics would do in the upcoming challenge, but I do have to say I'm a tad bit jealous of the environment you have for capturing wildlife photos. I like the second of the three the best. Nice shot of the caribou for the Pain challenge too!
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02/25/2005 07:58:02 AM · #31 |
this might not be white enough, but it's another idea for a white background...
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02/25/2005 09:20:59 AM · #32 |
How about something like this? Or is this just too much?
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02/25/2005 09:31:15 AM · #33 |
I don't think is too much,but the subject isn't too exciting.I was trying the same thing with milk.Originally posted by orussell:
How about something like this? Or is this just too much? |
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02/25/2005 09:33:34 AM · #34 |
I agree about the exciting part totally. I was thinking in terms of the shadowless white BG. Thanks Vivien. :)
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02/25/2005 09:36:06 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by orussell:
I agree about the exciting part totally. I was thinking in terms of the shadowless white BG. Thanks Vivien. :) |
Could you post (or PM me) the original of that shot... I am curious to see.
Thanks,
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02/25/2005 03:56:42 PM · #36 |
How is everyone doing? (I am simply going crazy and still don't get it)
Message edited by author 2005-02-25 16:04:24. |
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02/25/2005 04:01:35 PM · #37 |
I asked this on another thread, but did not get any feedback, so let me try here:
I wonder how strict the "white background" will be enforced by voters... Suppose I take a photo against an overcast sky without completely obliterating its texture (some darker clouds, etc). Will it be acceptable, or it will be punished by many?
Technically speaking, I can always make some parts of the sky completely white, and claim that the rest constitutes a part of the "light subject", right? |
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02/25/2005 04:04:33 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by vivien:
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vivien - Were you trying to do this (based on image # showing)?
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02/25/2005 04:06:53 PM · #39 |
YES! Thank you so much!!! very kind of you! (still trying to insert lol)Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by vivien:
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vivien - Were you trying to do this (based on image # showing)?
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02/25/2005 04:19:47 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by ltsimring:
I asked this on another thread, but did not get any feedback, so let me try here:
I wonder how strict the "white background" will be enforced by voters... Suppose I take a photo against an overcast sky without completely obliterating its texture (some darker clouds, etc). Will it be acceptable, or it will be punished by many?
Technically speaking, I can always make some parts of the sky completely white, and claim that the rest constitutes a part of the "light subject", right? |
Claim what you want, it all boils down to what the Sovereign Voters think. What I mean by this is kind of what was being discussed in another thread about artistic vs. graphic-design sorts of approaches to the challenges: you may have a great idea that works for you and will strike a chord with some viewers, or you can find your (largest) audience and tailor your image to appeal to them.
Personally, I don't plan on voting down textured white backgrounds (I do expect to get sick of pure white backgrounds and overexposures), but you probably know that there seem to be a lot of people with *very* strict interpretations of the challenge. White = white = absolutely nothing BUT white.
Again, personally, I think that will be kind of boring, and I intend to do something with a bit more tonal range... and will probably be voted down for it.
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02/25/2005 04:30:02 PM · #41 |
Reminds me of a part in the book "Mezzanine" by Nicholson Baker where he talks about how placing anything on a white background makes it look good...rusty nails and such. I can't remember the exactly what he said...so now I'll have to read back through it!
But when I read it, I couldn't really disagree. Something about taking out all context makes you appreciate the beauty of the object in focus. |
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