cymruambyth1 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hi Guys, I have been reading up on Lightboxes this week as I have always wondered how those amazingly clear and well lit 'product' shots are achieved. After spending 1,700 baht to set up a small corner of my apartment (including 2x 500W construction lamps) I managed to produce this shot during the first evenings farting about. Your thoughts please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Not alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Not alot Awww...you took all the jam out of my doughnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vulcan Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't know much about product photography but it looks ok to me. I guess you'll continue to experiment and acheive different results that please you. One things for sure - it would not be so well and evenly lit with a straight flash gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I don't know much about product photography but it looks ok to me.I guess you'll continue to experiment and acheive different results that please you. One things for sure - it would not be so well and evenly lit with a straight flash gun I'm no expert either, but I thought the lighting was rather uneven, with a bright area under the face. Was that intentional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 I don't know much about product photography but it looks ok to me.I guess you'll continue to experiment and acheive different results that please you. One things for sure - it would not be so well and evenly lit with a straight flash gun I'm no expert either, but I thought the lighting was rather uneven, with a bright area under the face. Was that intentional? Amazing what you miss when you are blinded by producing by far the best attempt of a very new hobby! Now I have read your post, all I can see is that bright area you have mentioned. Thank you, I obviously need to tweak the angle of the 2x 500W lamps until this kind of error disappears. Something to look out for with all future shots (Can I borrow your eyes when setting shots up please!). PS - see above...NO, it was not intentional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterussian Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 awesome photo! can i see a photo of your 'lightbox'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Here you go. A:- 2x 500W construction lamps from Home Pro (cost THB 580 each) - BLOODY HOT! B:- THB 481 worth of 4mm ply PVC corrugated sheets (3 in total - the 2x sides and the top) and loads of different coloured backgrounds, otherwise known as Artists Easel paper I think...all stocked together in the corner of B2S in Central Chidlom...easy! TOTAL PRICE = THB 1,641.00 The only time-consuming part, if you could call it that, was cutting the rectangles out of the sides with a craft knife. After cutting these out, I taped tracing paper (included in the 1,641) over the cut-outs to diffuse the light and Bob's your uncle! Now I am like a child running round all over the house and photographing all sorts of crap. Next thing I want to try is placing photo frame glass under the things I shoot to mess about with reflections. Just wish I had discovered the link on how to do this in the rainy season! Oh, one more thing I did buy today to help with this was a 1,200THB remote lead for the shutter. Edited November 15, 2008 by cymruambyth1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterussian Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thank you very much, beautiful setup! May have to try one myself... Can you photograph something white, on a white background for me? to show it can be done? Im very impressed. What are the columns either side? - why different heights? thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 This was an attempt at something white made prior to the first photo of the statue head. I have had a go at post-processing to bring out some of the detail, especially the dimples, which has made it slightly darker than the shot that came out of the camera. The two columns on the set up photo are the two ends of the cardboard cylinder I bought to bring the paper home in. All they do is stop the front of the paper curling up at the front. PS - you can knock the quality photo to pieces - I don't care, as all I wanted to do was preserve my Hole In One ball (the one on the right) from earlier this year. The beer I had to buy cost me for getting the hole in one cost me more that the whole set up for this Lightbox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I think it is a good clean image that easily shows the Buddha , the lighting on the ballz good be better she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchai69 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 An impressive pair of balls. A little extra light needed to eliminate the shadow underneath?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 This was an attempt at something white made prior to the first photo of the statue head. I have had a go at post-processing to bring out some of the detail, especially the dimples, which has made it slightly darker than the shot that came out of the camera. The two columns on the set up photo are the two ends of the cardboard cylinder I bought to bring the paper home in. All they do is stop the front of the paper curling up at the front. PS - you can knock the quality photo to pieces - I don't care, as all I wanted to do was preserve my Hole In One ball (the one on the right) from earlier this year. The beer I had to buy cost me for getting the hole in one cost me more that the whole set up for this Lightbox! Hey, that's my Titleist #1, glad you found it! I shanked my drive over on hole #4 using it at Ptarmigan golf course in Colorado. I am sure you found it in the far left rough... It may be more expensive but I suggest using LED lighting as it will bring the colors out more naturally. (Also reduce the heat two large halogens will produce.. (And even more energy efficient)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverell Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Nice shot for a beginner No really very good. What camera / lense are you using ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nice shot for a beginner No really very good. What camera / lense are you using ? Thank you very much! Canon EOS 400D and Canon 28-135 Lens. The only addition I have made, which really helps too, is a THB 1,200 remote shutter release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetravellingcat Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 it's very good for a first attempt and I doubt I could do anything better! I would like to echo the LED light source suggestion, it would save energy and produce more accurate colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 it's very good for a first attempt and I doubt I could do anything better!I would like to echo the LED light source suggestion, it would save energy and produce more accurate colours. Thanks! Do you know where I could investigate the LED light source? Fotofile in MBK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjjoy Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 good stuff man well done. do you have a grey card for meter readings this will help you with consistancy also i was also always taught to look at prints in natural daylight to truely evaluate what you have shot. i also recommend finding a book on pack shots and trying to replicate/mimic the ideas , alot of the time they have a drawing to illustrate the ideas. make your self a bunch of reflectors while your at it.good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 All very nice, the coffee cup was my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Lets hope this excellent thread will encourage others. Thanks to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafval Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Another thing you could try is 800w video bulbs, guess you dont need the extra light and the heat might be too much for what you have but supposedly you would get a better white balance, altho they look fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymruambyth1 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 All very nice, the coffee cup was my favorite. Here you go! One of the Marriott's finest on Sukhumvit Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vulcan Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 All very nice, the coffee cup was my favorite. Here you go! One of the Marriott's finest on Sukhumvit Road That's nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomNamNah Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) I have a friend with a small factory that produces very cheap items, with high markup when sold abroad. I dont have the skill or time to photograph the 300 items in the range. I DO have the skill and time to setup an ecommerce website to advertise these items. I live out by the old Global House in Chiang Mai. Any Chiang Mai local interested in photographing these things, and we can split any generated income 50/50? thanks!!! i should add, these items are about an inch high... ie: the whole range can be carried easily... Edited December 18, 2008 by SomNamNah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi "SomNamNah", Please post this in our Chiang Mai forum, could help. Yours truly Kan Win I have a friend with a small factory that produces very cheap items, with high markup when sold abroad.I dont have the skill or time to photograph the 300 items in the range. I DO have the skill and time to setup an ecommerce website to advertise these items. I live out by the old Global House in Chiang Mai. Any Chiang Mai local interested in photographing these things, and we can split any generated income 50/50? thanks!!! i should add, these items are about an inch high... ie: the whole range can be carried easily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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