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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 2, 2009 15:12:29 GMT -5
Last night I created a makeshift cube to take pictures in.
I suppose my most important question is what colors should/could be used with the different colored rocks?
What are the best colors?
Thanks All!
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 2, 2009 15:19:38 GMT -5
Julie, in one of his posts about building a light box, Stoner said, "For lights, I'm using 2 "Natural Daylight" CFL's, 75w equivalent. " That sounds to me like it would be about right for everything unless you wanted "special effects", in which case you'd want some kind of filters. Don't know much about filters.
Tom
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HarryB41
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Post by HarryB41 on Sept 2, 2009 15:29:49 GMT -5
Something that works great: A white lamp shade with the guts ripped out and place spot light to the sides. Adjust your exposure accordingly. You will get great photos with no glare or hot spots. Shoot down through the center.  |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Sept 2, 2009 16:17:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys ...
So far the reason I put it together was to eliminate the outside light from causing glare. So I have my settings so that the camera does all the work, including the lighting/flash. I made the cube with USPS Flat Rate Envelopes for the bottom and sides and then covered them initially with white construction paper. I think that the matte consistency of the construction paper helps with the glare.
I also have to make sure you know ... I am working with a relatively (about 11 months or so old) decent, small Sony Cybershot. I have the macro on at all times.
If you look at my latest pictures of the vibe batch, some of these were taken in the box and some on the table.
I do have a clamp lamp that I use when I am trying to wire wrap. I may move that, as it is only, I think 40 watts and have that draped over the box.
This is what I am hearing you say. If not ... let me know.
Shooting down through the center was the first thing I started doing.
Are their certain colored backgrounds or bottoms that work the best for different colored rocks and stones?
It seems I take great pictures some of the time and other times ... not so good.
Practice, practice, practice!!
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Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 2, 2009 21:55:56 GMT -5
One thing I might suggest (and this is just my personal preference) would be, since you have different colors and textures available for background, I'd try to use a color that contrasts with the stone when the stone is opaque, and a "pretty" color to shine through, or even a small pattern, when the stone is semi-transparent. Also, I'd try to have a background that does not have a texture that's similar to the texture of the markings on the stone. That way, the stone pops out, rather than blending in to the background. Again, that's just my opinion, and YMMV! ;D
Tom
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