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07/29/2010 04:37:43 PM · #1 |
Hi all,
I'm new to dpchallenge and to studio photography. I'd like to know what are your top fives accessories you think are the most valuables for a amateur home studio withou including camera and lenses.
I'm looking out for imaginative idea (ex.: Mirror, different color paper, etc..)
Thanks for your tips ! |
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07/29/2010 04:39:38 PM · #2 |
| what kind of home studio photography are you planning? Product, still life, portraiture, etc.... |
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07/29/2010 05:02:56 PM · #3 |
Shoehorns. You need lots of shoehorns. They come in handy around here.
More seriously, the most important thing is lighting. You can get by with flexible lamps from the hardware store. I did that for a long time, but have now moved up to optically triggered strobes from the bargain bin.
Don't forget a good tripod, especially if you are using low powered lamps from the store. You will be needing that stability for the slow shutter speeds required. |
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07/29/2010 05:06:55 PM · #4 |
| Woody mannequin. Water Drops. |
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07/29/2010 06:00:53 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Shoehorns. You need lots of shoehorns. They come in handy around here.
More seriously, the most important thing is lighting. You can get by with flexible lamps from the hardware store. I did that for a long time, but have now moved up to optically triggered strobes from the bargain bin.
Don't forget a good tripod, especially if you are using low powered lamps from the store. You will be needing that stability for the slow shutter speeds required. |
what kind of speed do you shoot at using low powered light? or is it trial and error? |
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07/29/2010 06:27:17 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
what kind of speed do you shoot at using low powered light? or is it trial and error? |
When shooting still objects from a tripod and store bought lamps, shutter speed does not matter much. With continuous lighting, I set my aperture to give me the desired depth of field and the ISO to the lowest possible setting. Then I just use aperture priority mode and let the camera choose whatever exposure time it needs. When using strobes, it's a different story. Using cheap optically triggered strobes like i do, exposure is strictly manual mode and requires a little trial and error to get it right. With experience, the error stage is getting shorter. |
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07/29/2010 08:35:11 PM · #7 |
I'm looking forward to do different studio trial (stock, macro, portrait, etc.) but for exemple what can be use as background or what could be put on a table top if an object is resting on it ?
Do you have cloath collection ?? |
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07/29/2010 09:28:12 PM · #8 |
Okay--some basics:
-tripod
-light sources (continuous, speedlight, strobe, window)
-stands for lights as needed
-light modifiers (convertible umbrellas, diffusers, softboxes)
-reflectors (white foam core, white styrofoam, 5 in 1 reflectors)
-backdrops: lots of options here--special purpose made for photography, or remnants from fabric store, seamless paper, on and on
Other things that can be useful: flash meter, radio triggers, gray card, extended range long usb cord for tethering camera to computer |
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07/29/2010 10:30:59 PM · #9 |
For your shooting surfaces you might want some light or patterned wood (think cutting board) and some non-reflective cloth -- velvet is traditional but expensive; velveteen or flannel may substitute.
Message edited by author 2010-07-29 22:37:25. |
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07/29/2010 11:10:38 PM · #10 |
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07/30/2010 12:28:28 AM · #11 |
-grey or white seamless
-tile board
-step ladder
-gaffers tape
-super clamps
- white sheet+lightstands=huge softbox
obviously people will say lights, tripod, camera, flashes but i wanted to focus in on a couple things that add finesse while not being 100% essential to the definition of a "studio"
grey seamless b/c its much more versatile than white. tile board for nice floor/table reflections and a firm base for the seamless. step ladder b/c sometimes taking a new perspective can drastically change the dynamic of a photo. gaffers tape... duh. super clamps because who needs lightstands when there's a desk/chair/ladder nearby. and the white sheet for a massive softbox because its 100x more cost efficient than buying a massive softbox.
-Max |
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