E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
OK, Great- Firearms!
A few questions- What is the actual ligh source- electronic flash or continuous light? Be specific.
Are you using a softbox or are you improving one with a ligh box and cloth? What size is it?
Do you have a way of suspending the light directly over the table? A boom stand or can you rig something up?
Art the final pictures for print or online use?
Are the guns jet black, dark gray, gunmetal blue?
Do you have or can you improvise a "silver" reflector?
Do you want to emphasize the engravings on the guns- the logo and the place of manufacture?
What background tone or color world you prefer- black, medium gray, white, floating on pure white, other? can you access some seamless background paper. The have it is smaller more manageable rolls.
You can also use some textured metal as a background- the kind with kinda fish shaped ridges- they use it on steps and platforms. You can spray paint it in the tone you want- looks good with guns and hardwear.
Get back to me when you can. Meanwhile I'll work out a lightg plan- simple and easy.
Loose the cloth background- as you said- to busy and distracts from the textures on the grip.
OK, Great- Firearms! br br A few questions- What ... (
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A few questions- What is the actual ligh source- electronic flash or continuous light? Be specific.
Are you using a softbox or are you improving one with a light box and cloth? What size is it?
It is the type of box that you can put things in and has lights over the top inside with a white cloth covering the light. 17x17.
Do you have a way of suspending the light directly over the table? A boom stand or can you rig something up? The light are directly over it in the box. I think I used the wrong name for what I have.
Art the final pictures for print or online use? Online use only. Want to offer wallpapers for phones and computers though. Possible?
Are the guns jet black, dark gray, gunmetal blue? Simply answered : Yes. Most contain all those colors. Prefer to make them appear more black without losing too much detail.
Do you have or can you improvise a "silver" reflector? Yes. Have one. The inside of the box is also all silver reflecting on the sides and bottom.
Do you want to emphasize the engravings on the guns- the logo and the place of manufacture? Manufacture name sticking out is a plus. A good percentage of gun guys love their brand. (Almost like photographers I see).
What background tone or color world you prefer- black, medium gray, white, floating on pure white, other? can you access some seamless background paper. The have it is smaller more manageable rolls.
I do have a light blue, white and black. None appealed to me. I am really liking the metal background. Like diamond plate, but in different colors. Opinion?
You can also use some textured metal as a background- the kind with kinda fish shaped ridges- they use it on steps and platforms. You can spray paint it in the tone you want- looks good with guns and hardwear.
This is what I am leaning toward. Will look at some tomorrow.
Get back to me when you can. Meanwhile I'll work out a lightg plan- simple and easy.
Loose the cloth background- as you said- to busy and distracts from the textures on the g
Thanks so much for the response! Really motivated me tonite. Hope I answered your questions . Going to look at plates tomorrow!