Another DIY light box, with build and test pics

I'm sure a craft store would have it.

I got my Halogen lights at Wal-mart. the set was $35 or so. I do want a second set for the other side I think. And coming through the sides of a Translucent rubber maid container gives Excellent diffusion.
I backed mine with "Freezer paper." RIght now I have the shiny side up and can get a little reflection off it when angled right. I think the duller side would work better in some cases. When I needed black I used a sheet of 8x14 construction paper. It has a fairly low reflection and some texture. Seems to have worked pretty well, and I am going to try some more shots soon. I like that it is sturdier than cardboard too and if need be I can close it up and seal it.

Jpatten wrote in post #6981140
I got my Halogen lights at Wal-mart. the set was $35 or so. I do want a second set for the other side I think. And coming through the sides of a Translucent rubber maid container gives Excellent diffusion.
I backed mine with "Freezer paper." RIght now I have the shiny side up and can get a little reflection off it when angled right. I think the duller side would work better in some cases. When I needed black I used a sheet of 8x14 construction paper. It has a fairly low reflection and some texture. Seems to have worked pretty well, and I am going to try some more shots soon. I like that it is sturdier than cardboard too and if need be I can close it up and seal it.

What do you mean by a set?

The lights are joined by a common cord that gives them at most a foot of seperation

I got my Halogen lights @ Walmart. Also picked up a roll of Banner Paper from Walmart in the crafts section.

jbimages wrote in post #6979419
Menu in the camera or menu in the PP software?

Thanks, but what am I looking to change exactly? lol.

Also, would you say using PP software to touch up photos etc is "cheating"?

Amnesia180 wrote in post #6981718
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Also, would you say using PP software to touch up photos etc is "cheating"?

No, Adjusting Contrast, brightness, sharpness, and color balance etc is bringing out the best in your picture. And what do you mean by cheating? But that is a discussion for a whole other thread, and I'm sure has many threads dedicated to it.

Jpatten wrote in post #6981863
No, Adjusting Contrast, brightness, sharpness, and color balance etc is bringing out the best in your picture. And what do you mean by cheating? But that is a discussion for a whole other thread, and I'm sure has many threads dedicated to it.

You are correct... a WHOLE 'nother thread... i'll use the "search button" hehe.

This is amazing thread. I took me 2 days to read all the 181 pages. I love this topic and I will soon build my own light box. This is good reading. Where have I been?

Mufutau

What type of tripods are you using for your lightbox? I am looking to buy a tabletop one just for this purpose.

Finally heres my 1st pictures and setup:


Setup:

Nicely done. I like the stacking the light with Harry Potter there .. I could probably do that I have enough books lying around with no shelf space. What wattage on your lights?

Jpatten wrote in post #6988176
Nicely done. I like the stacking the light with Harry Potter there .. I could probably do that I have enough books lying around with no shelf space. What wattage on your lights?

haha thanks.

heres my material list:

5 - 20"x30" Foam boards
8 - "L" Brackets
1 - White Velcro Strips
2 - 500w Halogen Worklights
1 - Roll of Banner Paper
1 - 1/2" Wood Rod
1 - 1 1/3yd of Black Material

My material list..

1) Translucent "rubbermaid" type container, about 8x14 on the bottom but a little bigger up top.

2) 2 500w Halogen work lights.

3) White "Freezer paper" backing.

4) Aluminum foil along one side to reflect light back since I can't get my lights to go on both sides of the box.

5) 1 sheet of Black construction paper.

heres another on white: