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09/07/2007 09:23:00 AM · #1 |
| I want to be able to take shots with eyes or an eye as the subject. Without any kind of studio equipment, what's the best way to get dramatic results? |
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09/07/2007 09:25:08 AM · #2 |
Sunshine and a reflector. :)
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09/07/2007 10:01:00 AM · #3 |
for this one i used a small lamp and a macro lens, the key is just getting even light on the eye and being really careful with the focus |
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09/07/2007 11:35:55 AM · #4 |
| One trick to keep the focus where you want, have the subject stand with the back of their head against a wall to keep them stationary, and use a tripod so your camera doesn't move either. |
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09/07/2007 01:20:30 PM · #5 |
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get plenty of indirect light TO the eyes, whether by reflector, window, standing very close to a light source - whatever it takes. The biggest problem I've found is with shadows under the eyes being unflattering.
Eye drops (Visine, etc.) are your friend. To avoid excess shine on the skin around the eyes, have the person wash their face / skin / eyelids with a mild soap & rinse with cool water. Avoid warm water, as it will bring blood to the area & look red / puffy. Ditto on the tripod.
Oh, and a macro lens doesn't hurt either ;) |
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09/07/2007 02:11:43 PM · #6 |
| Remove contacts, remove contacts, remove contacts. |
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09/07/2007 04:31:23 PM · #7 |
| Awesome, thanks all! But what exactly is a reflector....? |
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09/07/2007 04:33:16 PM · #8 |
I used window light on this picture. No reflector...
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09/07/2007 06:15:40 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by JBHale:
Awesome, thanks all! But what exactly is a reflector....? |
Anything that reflects light gently back onto the subject. If your lightsource is toward one side, naturally the other side will be darker. A reflector on that other side to bounce some of the light onto the dark... well, you get the idea, I'm sure :)
Depending on the situation and the size reflector you need, it can be as simple as a piece of white paper. |
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09/07/2007 06:18:44 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Originally posted by JBHale:
Awesome, thanks all! But what exactly is a reflector....? |
Anything that reflects light gently back onto the subject. If your lightsource is toward one side, naturally the other side will be darker. A reflector on that other side to bounce some of the light onto the dark... well, you get the idea, I'm sure :)
Depending on the situation and the size reflector you need, it can be as simple as a piece of white paper. |
A car wind shield reflector works well on a budget. Cheap and it folds up. |
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09/07/2007 06:23:33 PM · #11 |
Yup, dollar store :D And it's got a shiny side for when you want strong or harsher light, and a white side for subtlty.
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09/08/2007 02:49:10 PM · #12 |
Or a piece of white posterboard (or other colors to tint things).
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09/08/2007 02:52:37 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Or a piece of white posterboard (or other colors to tint things). |
And if ya really want to kick up some power, glue some crinkled aluminum foil to it.
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