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Post by perkins17 on Dec 23, 2021 19:28:53 GMT -5
I needed better lighting for taking pictures of cabs so I thought I would build a light tent. I built it out of -A cut down pallet - a stained white T-Shirt - Nails and tacks I had lying around. This entire project cost me nothing. I know this isn't the "usual" model of a light tent but here it is: IMG_20211223_161350065 by Perkins17, on Flickr I've since made it more pleasing to the eye but this is it unlit. This shows how much light it funnels: IMG_20211223_161408186 by Perkins17, on Flickr The front where I would put the cab: IMG_20211223_161402879 by Perkins17, on Flickr Thanks for looking!
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 23, 2021 20:17:09 GMT -5
I swear to gawd I thought the top was going to be the white towel! Very ingenious of you Perk! (Now don't use the concrete floor as the "backdrop"!
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 23, 2021 21:00:46 GMT -5
I swear to gawd I thought the top was going to be the white towel! Very ingenious of you Perk! (Now don't use the concrete floor as the "backdrop"! It was, but I couldn't find one long/wide enough! (Literally!) 😂 Thank you! No worries, I won't use the concrete. I now have a spare white towel that is perfect for the job! Lol!
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Dec 25, 2021 10:56:23 GMT -5
Necessity is the mother of invention. It may not be pretty but it works & that's what counts!
One suggestion. The purpose of a light tent is to diffuse the light, to soften it if you will. The light should be shined through the fabric/paper to softly shine on the subject being photographed.
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Post by perkins17 on Dec 25, 2021 12:43:51 GMT -5
Necessity is the mother of invention. It may not be pretty but it works & that's what counts! One suggestion. The purpose of a light tent is to diffuse the light, to soften it if you will. The light should be shined through the fabric/paper to softly shine on the subject being photographed. It sure isn't pretty but it definitely works. Thanks for the information. I got some pictures yesterday using it and they were way better than I've ever gotten.
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