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11/03/2005 05:12:01 PM · #1 |
Originally posted by dahkota:
Originally posted by qbicle:
So is there an advantage to building one of these versus putting a "softbox" type cloth on the lights themselves? |
For me at least, the light box gets rid of the problem of ambient light in the room I am using it in. |
Ahh...that makes alot of sense. Thanks! |
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11/03/2005 04:37:47 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by qbicle:
So is there an advantage to building one of these versus putting a "softbox" type cloth on the lights themselves? |
For me at least, the light box gets rid of the problem of ambient light in the room I am using it in.
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11/03/2005 03:58:42 PM · #3 |
| So is there an advantage to building one of these versus putting a "softbox" type cloth on the lights themselves? |
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11/03/2005 11:21:28 AM · #4 |
Funny ... this thred was came up today... I just did a commercial shoot of a series of bobbleheads (yes bobbleheads) using the same setup. The client was very pleased with the results...
Instead of using tungston lamps ... I used 2 softboxes with strobes on either side of the tent and a silver reflector at the front. It worked great!
Also vellum works great as a defuser panel !
Message edited by author 2005-11-03 11:22:41. |
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11/03/2005 11:11:56 AM · #5 |
In more indepth search off of what dahkota posted from the comcast link, this fabric seems ideal for large purposes. My wife has paid $8.50/yard for a lot less usefull stuff. 122inches is awesome, two yard of that and some pvc with six home depot work lights behind them... drool.
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11/03/2005 11:05:13 AM · #6 |
Here are some PVC tubing plans - Haven't tried it myself yet.
//www.software-cinema.com/page/tinkertubes
"Light weight modular diffusion lighting systems you can build yourself from everyday materials. This book shows how to build an Adjustable Light Box and a variety of Light Panels and Light Houses.
Tinker Tubes book in Acrobat PDF format (3.76 MB)" |
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11/03/2005 10:47:07 AM · #7 |
light tent
more light tents
Theres one at PBase.com that I think I used but for some reason I can't get into their website right now...
Finally found the thread... light tent thread...
Message edited by author 2005-11-03 10:49:30.
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11/03/2005 10:40:34 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by notorious77:
Where did you find the plan for the light tent? Which website? |
i found this
//home.comcast.net/~w.gunnell/tent.htm |
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11/03/2005 10:33:06 AM · #9 |
| Where did you find the plan for the light tent? Which website? |
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11/03/2005 10:10:31 AM · #10 |
I built one about 2 weeks ago just to see if I could. Cost me $26 plus background (fabric I had lying around). What I have found is that I control the light completely. Since I typically shoot in natural light it is a novel experience. I have learned more about light in the past two weeks than in the entire year previous. Or at least more about controlling light. Here are a few images I have made with it that I believe would not have been possible without it, at least for me:
   
I used a plan found on the web using PVC pipe with one change - I did not glue it so I can change the sizes. This makes it less sturdy but adaptable enough for me to use it for portraits if necessary (can't afford soft boxes yet).
And I use 3 home depot shop lights ($8 each) for lights.
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11/03/2005 09:16:57 AM · #11 |
an advantage is if you are shooting a very relective surface and need a nice even reflection. It creates a very soft light from all angles.
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11/03/2005 09:12:21 AM · #12 |
| What is the advantage of using a light tent? I have heard a couple of people use them but I am not sure how to use it properly. From what I have seen online, it seems you can build them yourself fairly easily. |
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