LightboxHelp

[tupper]

Well seeings as ive only had about a 6 months of slr photography i thought it better to make my own lightbox and experiment than to go out and buy a light tent and expensive lighting gear.

So heres my setup,
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2748618775_506f98c227.jpg

I know its pretty basic setup, and not with the most powerful lighting etc, but it still ok for experimentation?

Here was my result the first time round, which i wasnt impressed with very much,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2748303777_0ee2443dcf.jpg

The background wasnt white enough for my liking, so i asked a friend for help and he told me to play around with the white balance and light angles,

So here is the best from my second batch,
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2749456574_4ddbe71d53.jpg

This was my first time shooting in lightbox and trying out the studio lighting effect, so my question you guys is, do you have any tips or comments to help my lightbox/photography from pp/editing to the actual lightbox its self.

The first attempt was shot with kit lens, Canon EFS 18-55mm and the second was shot with Sigma 10-20mm DC HSM

Thanks

[4rgentum]

stronger lights would help out a lot. also try upping your ISO

[rooftopsuicideclub]

yes, i would try upping the ISO, although i don't suspect it'll change that much. there's just not enough light in that box.

i bought a couple of these for mine:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200309783_200309783
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/160947_lg.gif

they're dirt cheap and do a great job. just be careful. they're very very hot.

[tupper]

Ok, thanks for that, now looking into them at local hardware store.

[PacAce]

Have you seen this thread? If not, you should check it out. You'll probably find lots of useful tips in there.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=281524&highlight=diy+light

[tupper]

Have you seen this thread? If not, you should check it out. You'll probably find lots of useful tips in there.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=281524&highlight=diy+light

Yeh thats where i got the idea from, thanks though.