The end result is what matters. I always say that until your clients start asking how you produced such a wonderful product, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Your image looks great.
Maybe next time, put the image on the top so people like it then they see your setup and realize it's not about your setup alone.
griffitg wrote:
The end result is what matters. I always say that until your clients start asking how you produced such a wonderful product, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Your image looks great.
Maybe next time, put the image on the top so people like it then they see your setup and realize it's not about your setup alone.
Thanks I re-arranged it.
I was very pleased with how well the shots came out, I have a few others I have in my gallery and I'm working on three new pieces tonight.
JohnE wrote:
As my Britek lights failed/burned out, I replaced them with Alien Bees. I think I staretd with 1-800 and 1-400. Soon after, I began to add the 1600's.
Except for my homemade ring light, I use all strobes.
The 6'x8'x1/4" sheets ran me somewhere's around $220, delivered (its been a while, I'm guessing.)
Best regards,
John
That's pretty much what I'm planning. Hopefully it wouldn't take too long to upgrade.
I got a 4'X 9' pglass at HomeDepot for $34. It's not as thick though. I haven't tried it yet. Wed or Friday will be the first time with Plex. I'll try to post up what I have after the shoot is done. Thanks for sharing again John.
I feel a little silly with post, especially after those just above me.
All these posts about table top studios has inspired me to make one of my own. unfortunately there is something wrong in my Genes that does not let me do anything simply so my little studio is a little overdone, I think.
It measures 24"x24"x30". It is made from 1/2" PVC and white Ripstop nylon. I sewed the nylon as a sleve to fit around the PVC frame.
Tonight I sewed the material to use as a backdrop. I chose a textured material because I thought it would make things appear a little more lush.
These are my first few shots with this setup and these are directly from the camera, no adjustments.
I used custom white balance and a Sekonic L358 to set exposure. Light is provided by two Photogenic PL1250DR lights with UV corrected bulbs.
I have not ironed the backdrop yet so I know there are a few wrinkles in it.
Also, I think my sensor is a bit dirty, I have never cleaned it in the 20 months I have owned the camera.
Okay, the images aren't bad, but the colorcast from the lights is really taking away from your images, unless that's what you were shooting for. Otherwise, it's a nice setup and I can appreciate your doing things your own way. :-)
I set the white balance using white card stock by setting the card inside the lightbox - AFTER THE GREEN CLOTH WAS ALREADY IN THERE. That would mean my white card had a green cast to it when I set white balance.
What ever dude the color looks rad it is perfect for the old camera. It gives it a Matrix meets retro look. The frame of that old camera has a green cast and the lighting complements it nicely. Do you have a white version of the photo you should post them both so we can see them side by side.
This thread rocks I have gotten so many ideas
Thanks
Michael
Here is my pathetic attempt...and to the pros watching, have no fear-I will never take away business from you! Studio followed by results (shots from a catalogue shoot for our store) Studio is my living/dining room-I need more depth and width (thats what she said) but I am making do with what I have....I think my background lights are too close to the paper and too narrow, but dont know what else to do for this boring high key catalog stuff. http://shoptangerine.com/IMG_4389.jpg
Stiksandstones, you "attempt" is great! I think you're getting a lot of benefit from the set-up you have. The lighting looks like it's doing it's job. My wife likes the products also!
thanks RH....I just got an email with some tips on how to make my setup for this catalog stuff better...turns out I had things a bit wrong.
I am open for sales next week, have your wife stop by! (SPAM) haha
Thanks for looking!
ive learned alot from this thread, actually i read the whole thread..... if i were to buy my lights... What would you suggest, that i can use both for food and portrait.. I was thinking buying two 400w strobe and one 600w... Im a noob in terms of studio setup..Quick question i saw the setup of JohnE, what kind of diffuser he used in his fill in light(photo of dynamaria)....
I think that the order you used would have had your camera's custom WB compensate for the green cast. My understanding is that you shoot your WB shot under the exact conditions you are about to shoot your pics in.
No post-processing with color temp or color balance afterwards?
stiksandstones wrote:
thanks RH....I just got an email with some tips on how to make my setup for this catalog stuff better...turns out I had things a bit wrong.
I am open for sales next week, have your wife stop by! (SPAM) haha
Thanks for looking!
Hey Craig I think those shots look great. I would love to know the tips you got to improve on those (as long as it not "get more lights". I'm trying to get a hang of studio lighting myself.
