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Very basic tips needed

  • 09-03-2012 12:33pm
    #1
    BigBelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭


    I make products from home and sell them. I've been taking photos of them but with the kitchen in the background they just don't look great, the stuff around them like countertops/tiles is just distracting from them.

    Does anyone have any tips on how to create a very simple background to display these in order to create a better photo finish?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    BengaLover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭BengaLover


    A plain white sheet, ironed, likewise a black one.
    Make your own mini studio like this:http://www.stopmotionpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37:build-your-own-mini-studio&catid=10:setting-up-for-animation&Itemid=36

    Basically lining a box with white paper is a good way..I use the white sheet method tho, or photgraph objects against a plain window blind pulled down.


  • #3
    HemmingSay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭HemmingSay


    This might be a bit too complex for what you have in mind, but the basic concept of a curved white background is probably what you need.

    http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/hardware-tutorials/step-by-step-guide-for-building-a-seamless-white-backdrop/

    In the past, I've just used thick A1 paper and blu-tack for a similar effect.

    Lighting it nicely is then your next big step.


  • #4
    Rainbowsend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Rainbowsend


    Depending on the size of your products, 7dayshop do a really
    sturdy light box that folds flat when not in use, only £12 and
    well worth it, saves messing about with an iron :D


  • #5
    haz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 313 ✭✭haz


    HemmingSay wrote: »
    In the past, I've just used thick A1 paper and blu-tack for a similar effect.

    Lighting it nicely is then your next big step.

    Placing the product on one end of the paper / card and gently curving the other end up will eliminate any back corner or horizon, which is a nice effect. The lighting is really important, but regular desk and table lamps work fine. The shadows become less distinct with the lights closer.

    Experiment with the white balance to reproduce the colours accurately - incandescent for old bulbs, fluorescent for energy-saving and shade for natural light.

    A tripod is really useful, because you can set a much smaller aperture (much higher F-number) to increase the depth of field in focus. A bean-bag, or any old bag full of dry rice etc also works well to support the camera.


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