can i see your light boxes?

[djemmtee]

i have been wanting to build one but dont even know where to start, if you have pics of your boxes I would love to see them.

TIA

Mike

[Gedanken]

Where to start? Easy!

Get a box, a lamp that can be adjusted to point upwards, two pieces of white paper and some sticky tape, and you're ready to go.

Stick one piece of paper on the spot where the lamp shines and another one with one end stuck on the bottom of the box and the other end on the back wall of the box.



That's it, plain and simple.

[montecristo]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....1&postcount=32

[Dan Pierce]

I use a large white garbage can to diffuse the light. Then light the outside of the can on both sides. Works pretty good. Don't forget a tripod although I've taken good shots without it.
dP



Here's some examples.

[SLRdude]

Originally Posted by dpierce84@insightbb.

I use a large white garbage can to diffuse the light. Then light the outside of the can on both sides. Works pretty good. Don't forget a tripod although I've taken good shots without it.
dP



Here's some examples.

The first pic is the better one.
One thing I would recommend is checking your white balance settings, as the setting you use now generate a way too warm of a picture.
My guess is that you are using tungsten (incandescent ) light source and your camera is set on something else, like fluorescent or outdoor.
Try matching your camera white balance with the type of light and you will see dramatic improvements.

The second pic is a bit overexposed, so try keeping the shutter open for a shorter period of time, move the lights back some or try more diffusion.

Other than those minor things... looks good!

[astcell]

$99 at Ritz Camera. They come with little lights, stands, the whole kitten caboodle.

[SLRdude]

Originally Posted by astcell

$99 at Ritz Camera. They come with little lights, stands, the whole kitten caboodle.

Studio in a box.
That's what I use.
99 bucks at Ritz.

[montecristo]

http://www.amazon.com/American-Recor...262194-6550251
64.99 here

[Dan Pierce]

Other than those minor things... looks good!

Chip,
Agreed, still experimenting. The first shot was an attempt at a vintage look. I will take your advice and try different settings. The white garbage can works well to create a milky background.
Thanks for the tips.
dP

[djemmtee]

how much does a tripod cost? i like the studio in a box.

[montecristo]

Originally Posted by djemmtee

how much does a tripod cost? i like the studio in a box.

That studio in a box comes with one I think, it saids "Fully adjustable aluminum and steel camera stand for ultimate stability"

not sure what that means, I just took james advice and made one with a USPS box and a few sheets of paper.

The tripod that you want for these photos can be had for less than 10 bucks for some no brand ones and if you want a leica one then it will run you about 100 bucks. (I got the prices from amazon, search for tabletop tripod)

[Otis]

Something to remember too, is to try and diffuse any lights you have. Baking paper is an easy way. and if they are too 'yellow' in colour temperature, stick some light blue cellophane over the them, it will re-create a more natural daylight-type light. 1/4 blue Rosco Cinegel is the technical term for that stuff.
5600 Kelvin, i think, is around the 'daylight' type color temp, or it's at least what daylight film is calibrated for. Incandescent bulbs are lower, somewhere in the 3000s, and flouros vary, but they will often appear greenish, so a slight magenta filter will help correct that. good luck!

I used to fuss with a box, sheets of paper, etc., but I found this works pretty well and is a LOT less hassle.



I can control the light with this far better than using a box.....

[Otis]

Originally Posted by Avalon

I used to fuss with a box, sheets of paper, etc., but I found this works pretty well and is a LOT less hassle.

I can control the light with this far better than using a box.....

Al is right too... find something around the house and 'customise it'
to your needs.

for this shot, i flipped a small table upside down and ran some big drafting paper around it. Used no additional lights - just daylight.

Nice Otis!

[Thurnau]

http://www.ezcube.com/



I use one of these.

[montecristo]

Originally Posted by Thurnau

http://www.ezcube.com/



I use one of these.

That thing looks cool, reminds me of those laundry hampers.

[Thurnau]

And it pops up lie one too so it stores really small. Expanded mine is 30" cubed. Collapsed it can fit in a small bag or in a drawer.

It is made out of that translucent material that softens the light. I also use their light stands and fluorescent light bulbs at 5000K. You have to set EV exposure value to get a better shot or the pic comes out dark even though it is bright as hell inside. The guy at EZ cube walked me through and told me about light exposure Values. Sunlight is still better light but inconsistent for product photography and limits your time to take a shot.

[Thurnau]

Here are a couple of product shots I did with my set up. I get a lot better with every shoot.

[miner]

This thread should be a sticky

[stbob]

FotodioX LED Studio-in-a-Box, doubles as the sun on days there ain't none...