Photography Expert Advice Wanted

[juan ruiz]

Thank you guys I will play some more with the lights, how hard is to do that on photoshop ?

[juan ruiz]

latest attempts with a new setup ???

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by juan ruiz

latest attempts with a new setup ???

The box looks better, but those lights just aren't going to cut it. You need to ditch the desk lamps and get a pair of 200w+ floods, or a remote flash and sync cable as previosly mentioned. Also, looks like the white balance on the camera is still too warm.

Keep it up!

[Wickd89]

bounce is really good.
Make sure to move the object forward to be able to get sufficient light behind it that will avoid a shadow; which is the typical problem.

Nice job otherwise..

[Super_Dave_D]

I use the same type light set up as you. I use a DSLR. Here's a pic with no enhancements. You can see the lines where I taped 2 pieces of white paper together.

What I use:

Cannon 40D
17-85 Lens
3x Close up Filter
Blue Filter (If I didnt use this, the pic would be yellow like yours) I assume you can play with the white balance on your cam and possibly get the same results'

Full Manual Settings
F/Stop @ 22 for depth of field
Shutter speed around 1-2 seconds depending on what it is.

This is what works for me - not that im a professional.

[kstar]

Here's the above pic cooled off and sharpened up a bit.

I agree with the comments re more light and getting the right white balance.

[RWebb]

i swear the focus is off a bit -- or your lens is getting soft at that magnification ratio...

[slodave]

Originally Posted by RWebb

i swear the focus is off a bit -- or your lens is getting soft at that magnification ratio...

It is off a little. I played with the pic in PS as well.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by juan ruiz

Thank you guys I will play some more with the lights, how hard is to do that on photoshop ?

Depends on the complexity of the image.

The perfume bottle was a couple of minutes.

If you have a consistent background that contrasts greatly from the image and flat light it's actually easier.

Still always better to get the shot right.