Hi, I wanna share this technique. Lighting a shiny object can be tricky, you have to pay attention to the reflections and details. I have here a simple and easy solution. Here is the set up and the final shot.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/482570356_d0077645f5_o.jpg

You can use any strong enough light source, just set the proper white balance. I used a spiral flourescent lamp from avenue and a DIY acrilic sheets. Well, just look at the set up. :D

All in all it took me 20 mins, including the quick clean up. That includes packing up my set up. BTW, I used a 50mm and 350D. Small project lang kasi. hehehe

I hope some you can apply this one. Cheers! :D

The unedited shot looks good already! i wish the shadows were a bit softer though. Great job once again.

thanks for the tip!

Great Ronnel!!! i'm sure lots of DPP members will benefit from your post. I, myself is an avid user of one light technique, most of my food shots were taken with one light using SB-800 diffused or a Monolyt with sofbox. TFS:)

Thanks Albert and Ricky :) I'm was just in the mood to share some today. Hehehe

The unedited shot looks good already! i wish the shadows were a bit softer though. Great job once again.

thanks for the tip!

You can't have softer shadows with that kind of set-up because of the acrylic sheet and it's not really a shadow but a reflection of product itself. Right Ronnel??:)

hi!

thanks for posting this technique! this means a lot to starters like me... hope you could post some more! hehe

--athrio

Right Ricky. To me its 80% reflection and 20% shadow. The white acryric reduced the shadow cast. That's why a diffused shadow can only be seen at the middle part of the reflection. :)

Larry, you're welcome. I'll try to post some more set ups kapag sinipag. hehe :)

What makes this shot successful and outstanding is not just the way a soft light was used to light up a shiny object. If you notice the gradation from the top of the subject down to the bottom of the clock, the object wasn't fully lit up. But the darker portion at the bottom gives hint to the viewer/buyer that the object is not just a flat but a curved or rounded one at the front, giving a good presentation of the subject's form. Very nice Ronnel.

Thanks Sir Jay! :)

I'm so interested in making that same acrylic contraption. How did you put the hinges on? Mine are still separated. heheheheh...

thanks ronnel for posting this!

you are THE MAN when it comes to product shoots!!!

tanong lang po:
-where did you get the acrylic sheets?
-how did you manage to hinge them together (like dindin's Q)

thanks for sharing ronnel

Hi, I wanna share this technique. Lighting a shiny object can be tricky, you have to pay attention to the reflections and details. I have here a simple and easy solution. Here is the set up and the final shot.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/482570356_d0077645f5_o.jpg

You can use any strong enough light source, just set the proper white balance. I used a spiral flourescent lamp from avenue and a DIY acrilic sheets. Well, just look at the set up. :D

All in all it took me 20 mins, including the quick clean up. That includes packing up my set up. BTW, I used a 50mm and 350D. Small project lang kasi. hehehe

I hope some you can apply this one. Cheers! :D

Good job ronnel, tnx for sharing.. just curious, how many watt is a strong enough light source?

good job ronnel:)

@ Din and Rey, thanks, I have these 2 x 4 in acrylic about 1/4 thick. Then I drilled holes for the hinges and I used rivets. You can go to your nearest aluminum supply for this. They fold like a fan. I have 4 sheets. only the 3 sheets are attached together and the other one serves as the base. I bring this everywhere, when I have photoshoots. It beats the lightbox and no need for softboxes. But, it's a case to case basis, depending on what your subject is.:)

@ Tracy, thanks, it's only 26watts, but its as bright as 100watts or more, i'm not sure. :)

@ charles and oliver, salamat po.:)

Hi Ronnel .. I was just planning to do some product shots this weekend and was considering building some sort of softbox .... perfect timing! ... thanks a lot ... cheers!

Edwin, you're welcome. :)

@ronnel, super-appreciate your sharing this. one of these days, will try something similar. tfs again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oggie
http://www.oggieblog.blogspot.com
http://www.lagalog.multiply.com

No problem Oggie. :)

What makes this shot successful and outstanding is not just the way a soft light was used to light up a shiny object. If you notice the gradation from the top of the subject down to the bottom of the clock, the object wasn't fully lit up. But the darker portion at the bottom gives hint to the viewer/buyer that the object is not just a flat but a curved or rounded one at the front, giving a good presentation of the subject's form. Very nice Ronnel.

Couldn't have said it any better. :) I Concur. :)

Larry, you're welcome. I'll try to post some more set ups kapag sinipag. hehe :)

sana sipagin palagi! :Grin:

joey

yeah the gradation creates depth

Thanks for Sharing this Tip Ron...very informative....lot of newbies like me will learn from it..

Chris you're welcom bro. :)

Here are a few 'products' shot in an exactly the same set up.

Sample: (from 400D thread)
http://www.randytamayo.com/blogger/mouse.jpg

And lots more.

http://productred.multiply.com/photos/album/16
http://productred.multiply.com/photos/album/14
http://productred.multiply.com/photos/album/17

Main differences:
1. I used a 100watt tungsten bulb with some tracing paper (the same stuff you use to draw house plans etc) folded 1 or 2 times to diffuse
2. I used a cartolina white and/or black for background
3. Camera angle changes, depending on the 'look'

Hi Randy, good job!!! Galeng!!!:)

Ronnel, where can I buy the acrylic sheet?

Thanks!

Cindy

Hi Cindy, you can buy it a Aluminum and glass supply stores. :)

nice one bro.=) il try this setup at home heheh

can i contribute here?

neway heres my photos on how to maximize yor built in flash hehehe

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/djmyke/nikon%20D40%20pics/MTERIALS.jpg

here are the finishd product hehehe
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/djmyke/nikon%20D40%20pics/buda1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/djmyke/nikon%20D40%20pics/padlock.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/djmyke/nikon%20D40%20pics/apol.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/djmyke/nikon%20D40%20pics/lata.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/djmyke/nikon%20D40%20pics/nikon.jpg

Michael, very nice! I like the nikon cap. Try shooting a shiny and reflective object. This will challenge you. hehehe:)

Michael, very nice! I like the nikon cap. Try shooting a shiny and reflective object. This will challenge you. hehehe:)

wahaha.. i havent tried it yet..

Thanks for sharing this one Ronnel. I was planning to buy a light tent. But I think I'll try this one first since I already have a 24w spiral lamp. Thanks bro.

You're welcome John! :)