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02/23/2005 07:02:44 PM · #26 |
I would suggest using more than one lamp. I would say it would be best to light from both sides of the subject, to light it and remove the shadows caused by the light on the opposite side. With one light, I would try to get the lamp as on top of the object as you can.
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02/23/2005 07:12:31 PM · #27 |
so simple, take a photo on a white bg then dodge the hell out of it.
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02/23/2005 07:13:58 PM · #28 |
I mentioned a lamp that uses reflector bulbs before. i find it to be much easier, whiter, and less hot than a halogen lamp. I picked this one up at Ikea for 6 dollars. It is actually two separate pieces. The light is on one part and the stand is another. The light can rotate and adjust to all different angles, as well as move up and down the stand for different heights. It uses a reflector bulb (25 watts)  It is a soft white bulb yet very bright. It gets hot, but takes longer than a halogen lamp to do so. (sorry for the bad picture quality, i tried to rush and had to bump up to ISO 1600)
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02/23/2005 07:50:32 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by LEONJR:
Originally posted by Plexxoid:
Here's the easiest way. Get a big long sheet of paper and put it on the floor. Then take one end and put it on a chair, making a big smooth curve from the top of the chair to the floor with the paper. Set your subject several feet in front of the curve, and most importantly, use diffused light! Pretty easy. I took probably 50 pictures today doing just this, using a roll of paper 8 feet wide, two Alienbees (/w giant softbox and umbrella), and two cheap ole' kickers (side/back lights). |
Only thing i forgot to mention is i dont have any studio/professional lights jus the lamp lol i can probably create a diffused ilusion using sheets or wax paper but might not work..
LEon |
You don't have to use studio lighting, but having diffused lighting and clean, unwrinkled, curved paper is necessary. Make sure it's thick enough that you can't see the floor through it. |
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02/23/2005 07:52:18 PM · #30 |
Here is a random picture I took today with studio lighting and big paper.
Edit: They were sitting too close to the curve on that one, but you get the idea.
Message edited by author 2005-02-23 19:53:11. |
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02/24/2005 09:46:02 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Plexxoid:
Here is a random picture I took today with studio lighting and big paper.
Edit: They were sitting too close to the curve on that one, but you get the idea. |
excellent photo but i cant tell where theres a curve. are you telling me in order for this to work you used a big piece of paper? i only thought this idea was for small subjects
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02/24/2005 11:16:36 AM · #32 |
| The bigger the paper the bigger the subjects! |
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02/24/2005 11:29:02 AM · #33 |
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02/24/2005 12:05:43 PM · #34 |
Quick and Easy budget studio using PVC.
Building a Studio for the type of shots you see here.
Andy |
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02/24/2005 12:14:00 PM · #35 |
| To do a pure white background with no photoshop editing at all, just light up the white background with a strong light (preferably a flash), use a weaker light for your subject, and use a relatively long exposure. |
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02/24/2005 12:45:28 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by postoakinversion:
To do a pure white background with no photoshop editing at all, just light up the white background with a strong light (preferably a flash), use a weaker light for your subject, and use a relatively long exposure. |
relativley long shutter speed more than 1 second or less i know its kinda of hard to say since u dont know what the subject is but any guesses
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02/24/2005 12:54:49 PM · #37 |
Leon, he means overexpose it a little. Whether with shutter speed or aperture, doesn't matter. You can do it by adjusting your exposure comp on the camera to plus 1 also, or whatever works for you. The key to this challenge will be lighting in such a way that a nice diffuse overexposure does not burn out the highlights on the subject. It will be very delicate to do well.
Robt.
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02/24/2005 02:19:37 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by bear_music:
Leon, he means overexpose it a little. Whether with shutter speed or aperture, doesn't matter. You can do it by adjusting your exposure comp on the camera to plus 1 also, or whatever works for you. The key to this challenge will be lighting in such a way that a nice diffuse overexposure does not burn out the highlights on the subject. It will be very delicate to do well.
Robt. |
I gotcha i might have to skip this challange i dont know i have a feeling though theres gonna be alot money made off the pictures that do enter.
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02/25/2005 05:44:20 PM · #39 |
Ok i jus put up a new picture of a magnetic cube i have as a test shot I wondered if "anybody" even the 2 cent'ers could let me know what they think thanks leon .. -> //www.picturetrail.com/leonjs
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02/25/2005 05:47:46 PM · #40 |
That's pretty good. Was that produced by dodging the background out? I only ask because some of the edges seem not so smooth.
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02/25/2005 05:48:38 PM · #41 |
 
Typing Paper.,and even more Typing paper.
Message edited by author 2005-02-25 17:56:46.
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02/25/2005 06:03:28 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by jenesis:
That's pretty good. Was that produced by dodging the background out? I only ask because some of the edges seem not so smooth. |
ohhhhh i knew someone would figure out i could exactly light the back ground like i wanted to and the green in the picture sent a green color cast on the white paper so i used a white paint brush to get any dust and spots on the paper
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02/25/2005 06:20:31 PM · #43 |
those are some great shots how exactly did you set that up?
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02/25/2005 06:21:46 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by LEONJR:
those are some great shots how exactly did you set that up? |
Tape some typing paper together and bounce the flash up at your ceiling. |
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02/25/2005 06:31:55 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
Originally posted by LEONJR:
those are some great shots how exactly did you set that up? |
Tape some typing paper together and bounce the flash up at your ceiling. |
About how much typing paper because bouncing the flash off the ceiling might not wok for me becuase the ceiling is about 11 feet jus curious
Leon
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02/25/2005 06:34:00 PM · #46 |
Actually in all the examples I have listed, only a single piece. If the item is small enough you just bend the paper upwards and stack something behind it so that it doesn't shift.
Message edited by author 2005-02-25 18:35:52. |
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02/25/2005 06:51:32 PM · #47 |
OHHH so whats the point of bending the paper?
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02/25/2005 07:24:31 PM · #48 |
As stated before, bend the paper to induce a curve so the transition between the "ground" and the "background" is seamless.
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03/04/2005 05:57:06 PM · #49 |
Originally posted by Bran-O-Rama:
As stated before, bend the paper to induce a curve so the transition between the "ground" and the "background" is seamless. |
Now that is something i would have never thought of
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