I needed to be able to take quality photos for my Knife business and the web site I am working on, Only problem is I dont know how to do it right! I have spent the better part of 2 hours trying to photograph different blades I have made and this is the best I was able to come up with. The satin blade is a work in progress for a member (Yes you know who you are!) after all this is a firearms page so I figured I would Liven up the back drop LOL. Although I will admit it was fun but it was a lot of work hopefully all the photos load, they said there was a limit
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Originally posted by Barnslayer View PostVery nice knives! Are you using a tripod? Also, what's your light source?
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Wow, you were busy! Some great looking blades (and guns) there.
My only critique photo-wise would be shoot tighter in some of them. A lot of boring dead space in some. I do like that there is more then just a knife in them.
I am guessing getting even lighting over the shiny blades was your biggest issue. A cheap photo cube/tent with a handful of output adjustable lamps will help speed things up a lot, especially if you can leave it set up in a corner somewhere. Once you dial it in once, you should be pretty good to go for different items with minor tweaks.Amazon.com : Neewer® 24x24 inch/60x60 cm Photo Studio Shooting Tent Light Cube Diffusion Soft Box Kit with 4 Colors Backdrops (Red Dark Blue Black White) for Photography : Photographic Lighting Diffusers : Camera & PhotoBrandon
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Originally posted by xcentrk View PostWow, you were busy! Some great looking blades (and guns) there.
My only critique photo-wise would be shoot tighter in some of them. A lot of boring dead space in some. I do like that there is more then just a knife in them.
I am guessing getting even lighting over the shiny blades was your biggest issue. A cheap photo cube/tent with a handful of output adjustable lamps will help speed things up a lot, especially if you can leave it set up in a corner somewhere. Once you dial it in once, you should be pretty good to go for different items with minor tweaks.
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Originally posted by Rubbermittens View Post
Thank You, I actually made one with PVC and tissue paper, Made diffusers out of foam board, Yes the lighting was my biggest issue, I will try to shoot in tighter and I know exactly what you mean. I need output adjustable lamps! I did not know there was such a thing thank you!
For the adjustable lights, you can get a couple of the below lamp dimmers. I have a few of them at they work well for me. Would probably be cheaper then buying new lights.
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Originally posted by xcentrk View Post
Yeah, sorry I took too long looking up the Amazon link and noticed you already made a tent after I posted so you are all set there.
For the adjustable lights, you can get a couple of the below lamp dimmers. I have a few of them at they work well for me. Would probably be cheaper then buying new lights.
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You can also try 'light painting" on the cheap. As long as you have a camera that you can put on manual settings, you don't need anything more then a dark room, a tripod and flashlight. I have a small Thrunite penlight that I used for this pic just now. Even those small keychain flashlights work well.
I just did this quick and crappy one below on my dresser in about 15 mins (including getting my camera out, on the tripod and unloading the gun) so you get an idea of what it will look like. It will come out MUCH better if you have a completely dark room (my bedroom was not dark enough so a lot more of the background came through). Excuse the shitty knife too, lol. I left my good one at a client and it disappeared when I went back for it.
Google "light painting product photography".... plenty of good how-to's and videos. Again, great blades you have there, and I like that you are doing good photos of them.
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Originally posted by xcentrk View PostYou can also try 'light painting" on the cheap. As long as you have a camera that you can put on manual settings, you don't need anything more then a dark room, a tripod and flashlight. I have a small Thrunite penlight that I used for this pic just now. Even those small keychain flashlights work well.
I just did this quick and crappy one below on my dresser in about 15 mins (including getting my camera out, on the tripod and unloading the gun) so you get an idea of what it will look like. It will come out MUCH better if you have a completely dark room (my bedroom was not dark enough so a lot more of the background came through). Excuse the shitty knife too, lol. I left my good one at a client and it disappeared when I went back for it.
Google "light painting product photography".... plenty of good how-to's and videos. Again, great blades you have there, and I like that you are doing good photos of them.
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Originally posted by Rubbermittens View Post
Thanks, I will try that for sure, I have a cannon rebel T4 or something like that, It was expensive when I bought it 4 years ago LOL And I have been shooting on manual Tungsten lighting for the white balance setting, I have not messed with the aperture yet though
If you do the light painting stuff... ISO 100, probably f4-f8 (higher the number, the more in focus) and maybe around 15 seconds (if in a completely dark space) exposure time should be a good starting point.Brandon
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Originally posted by xcentrk View Post
OK, good camera (I am a Canon guy myself) there. Should do all you need for this.
If you do the light painting stuff... ISO 100, probably f4-f8 (higher the number, the more in focus) and maybe around 15 seconds (if in a completely dark space) exposure time should be a good starting point.
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