Automotive interiors

I did a search but did not find what I was looking for. I am wanting to pick your brains a bit. I am wondering how some of you guys handle lighting for automotive interiors? With the cramped interiors and different textures and materials. I have got some decent shots but I have seen some amazing ones on here.

Since you used a descriptive title, the forum has done a mini-search for you. Look at the links at the very bottom left hand corner of this page.

And this: Interior shots!!!!!

Ahhh perhaps my date range is why I did not find them. There mini search goes all the way back to 2004. Thanks Photosguy I shall see what I can eek from these.

That other interiors thread really doesn't have much of the info your looking for. Realistically shooting outside is going to be your best bet to get some great interior shots. I normally like to shoot in the shade while still making sure their is plenty of ambient light. A nice, wide, fast lens like a 24mm on a full frame body or an 18 on crop should allow you to get the whole interior from the right angle and then I always like having something with a zoom (normally my 70-200) to get detail shots of cool things on the dash etc.

As far as shooting interiors when inside, I generally will use a softbox containing a 5 CFL head shining through the opposite window of the side I am shooting on. I'll usually roll the window down so the glass doesn't refract the light and kind of make it glare (even though I am probably shooting with a CPL filter anyway). For darker interiors I will use 2 soft boxes, one on either side of the car. The single softbox tends to give a shadowy look but that is usually the style I am going for anyway.

Heres a shot using one softbox on the opposite side of where I am shooting...

thanks!

This guy has a good idea of using a white sheet as a giant softbox to get a soft light all over the interior.

http://www.brodiebutle​r.com …-car-interiors-with-flash

Depends on the situation, colors etc. Light painting is a great first step. I shot a BMW interior using a speed light and umbrella. Was a tight fit, but result was worth it. Just as an idea. Further, Im looking to invest in an Icelight which would be perfect for interiors, among other stuff.

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I will give that a go tomorrow!

I agree with NKZY about lighting from the opposite window. Here's an example shot in garage with a single bare speed light (didn't have my soft box available).