Cody White
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Just wondering how this works?
Is there anything that need to be done differently?
Is there anything that need to be done differently?
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First Attempt at Product photography.
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Marshall Everett
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Hi Cody,
What is the product and how would this picture be used to communicate something to the user of it?
I see a product that could be a pin, large dowel or rod to a larger engine.
About the image, I am losing detail on the right end, the powder substance is confusing and the couple of white spots to the left end are distracting. Is the black background the best for this product? Where is your light source, it appears to be straight down. Have you tried a low power light to add depth to the item where it touches the background? Have you looked at journals or magazines showing similar products, how do those compare to what you have done here?
My input is not negative, just observations and opinion. Thank you for sharing this effort.
Marshall
What is the product and how would this picture be used to communicate something to the user of it?
I see a product that could be a pin, large dowel or rod to a larger engine.
About the image, I am losing detail on the right end, the powder substance is confusing and the couple of white spots to the left end are distracting. Is the black background the best for this product? Where is your light source, it appears to be straight down. Have you tried a low power light to add depth to the item where it touches the background? Have you looked at journals or magazines showing similar products, how do those compare to what you have done here?
My input is not negative, just observations and opinion. Thank you for sharing this effort.
Marshall
John Angulat
pro member
Hi Cody,
I agree with Marshall's observations. Also, the reflection seen along the pin's length is a problem.
Even illumination from all angles is a necessity.
Your best investment would be in a tent or dome. They can be had for as little as $50 at B&H or elsewhere.
You don't need expensive strobes to illuminate the box, 3 small incandescent desk lamps will serve you well as hot lights.
I shoot most of my company's catalog images (I'm no pro, but when the guy that signs your paycheck asks...you learn quick
)
For simple parts, most of your efforts will be in Photoshop.
My workflow is pretty easy and straightforward.
1. Set your camera's white balance manually (you want accurate color for the object).
2. If the part isn't white, shoot it on a white b/g. If it's white, shoot it on a off-white b/g.
3. In PS, select the b/g, invert the selection and copy to a new layer with a transparent b/g.
4. Edit levels, color, etc as necessary.
That's it. Here's some examples of products I had to shoot just the other day.
No Pulitzer prizes for creativity, but the boss was happy:
http://www.lightsimage.com/forum/JA3_3000-web.jpg
http://www.lightsimage.com/forum/JA3_2997-web.jpg
http://www.lightsimage.com/forum/JA3_3001-web.jpg
I agree with Marshall's observations. Also, the reflection seen along the pin's length is a problem.
Even illumination from all angles is a necessity.
Your best investment would be in a tent or dome. They can be had for as little as $50 at B&H or elsewhere.
You don't need expensive strobes to illuminate the box, 3 small incandescent desk lamps will serve you well as hot lights.
I shoot most of my company's catalog images (I'm no pro, but when the guy that signs your paycheck asks...you learn quick
)For simple parts, most of your efforts will be in Photoshop.
My workflow is pretty easy and straightforward.
1. Set your camera's white balance manually (you want accurate color for the object).
2. If the part isn't white, shoot it on a white b/g. If it's white, shoot it on a off-white b/g.
3. In PS, select the b/g, invert the selection and copy to a new layer with a transparent b/g.
4. Edit levels, color, etc as necessary.
That's it. Here's some examples of products I had to shoot just the other day.
No Pulitzer prizes for creativity, but the boss was happy:
http://www.lightsimage.com/forum/JA3_3000-web.jpg
http://www.lightsimage.com/forum/JA3_2997-web.jpg
http://www.lightsimage.com/forum/JA3_3001-web.jpg