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06/08/2006 11:28:45 AM · #1 |
I have an upcoming project where I need to shoot models wearing reflective tribal jewelry. i.e. theres this necklace made of carved pieces of wood that has been varnished and polished, so it has a sort of reflective coating.
How would you shoot a model wearing that necklace without it reflecting too much light? I currently don't have soft boxes, just direct 500W floods.
Any suggestions? This is my first time, and any thoughts would be more than welcome!
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06/08/2006 11:33:09 AM · #2 |
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06/08/2006 11:37:32 AM · #3 |
You definitely need to difuse that light either by direct diffusion or by bouncing it off something.
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06/08/2006 12:13:08 PM · #4 |
put the model in the middle of room and hang around her white sheets - put the lights behind the sheets (they will diffuse the light) and you shoot thru a gap in the sheets. the only reflection will be the white sheets.
it's essentially a large softbox.
you can get white flat sheets at walmart - twin bed sheets are under $3 each
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06/08/2006 12:20:28 PM · #5 |
The polarizer MAY not be a good idea. It can give skin a funny hue. If you are doing B&W, no big deal, but be wary in color.
Diffuse light is your best friend here I think. It can be something as simple as bouncing a flash of the ceiling or using reflectors. Reflectors can be as simple as sheets or foamcore.
Here's a simple idea if you can find a good location. Use morning light on a strongly sunny day to bounce the sun off a sheet onto the subject who is in shade. Here is a quick example:
Jenn and I are sitting in the shade of the wall with the sun behind (it was like 9:30AM). The sun was strong with no clouds. We simply had a sheet in front of us about 6 feet away bouncing light onto us. The PP is a bit rough (at least I feel I've learned a ton in the last year and a half). Just looking for low budge options for you.
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06/08/2006 12:20:41 PM · #6 |
pidge: But wouldn't a polarizer mess up the skin tone?
Ooh! Thanks prof! That sounds like a great idea! :D Ima do that!
Thanks Doc! That would really help!
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06/08/2006 12:23:10 PM · #7 |
I am polarizer clueless. I saw shiny things and know polarizers are used to deal with reflections (as with water).
My bad
I will go back to taking my sucky pictures
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06/08/2006 01:04:23 PM · #8 |
| You can purchase products that reduce reflective highlights for that purpose, but I use hairspray. It cuts the glare and you can wash it off. I don't know if that will be acceptable in this situation, but keep it in mind. |
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