Here's my first attempt....still trying to get my PP down.
These weren't the best objects now that I think of it haha
Edit: ok, forget the horrible on the ducks haha, I was more concerned with getting the background and bottom to become seamless
GooseberryVisuals Goldmember  1,045 posts Likes: 9 Joined Nov 2010 More info | Feb 28, 2011 12:35 | #4036 Here's my first attempt....still trying to get my PP down. Edit: ok, forget the horrible on the ducks haha, I was more concerned with getting the background and bottom to become seamless
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KojiKP Member  199 posts Joined Jan 2011 Location: Washington More info | I started out with a cardboard box with tracing paper over the cutouts in the sides to diffuse the light.
I also made some flash mounts so I could mount them directly onto the box. Just got some 1/4x20 bolts and glued them into some Tees.
And here are a couple shots using this setup.
Just noticed I needed to crop the last picture a bit. Oh well, you get the idea
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SuperHuman21 Goldmember  2,219 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC More info | Feb 28, 2011 22:11 | #4038 ZachOly wrote in post #11930032  Here's my first attempt....still trying to get my PP down. These weren't the best objects now that I think of it haha Edit: ok, forget the horrible on the ducks haha, I was more concerned with getting the background and bottom to become seamless Test subject doesn't matter. What does matter is the fact that I can see the distracting pattern of the BG. You need to either put the BG further away or try to blow it out with PS or in-camera. I will tell you right now that in-camera is very difficult and may drive you nuts. However, it's only like that for me since I can't have any light bouncing back on my subjects or else it'll look less professional than I'd like. This isn't a hobby for me, so I can't afford to be lenient on myself like that. Do what's best for you. KojiKP wrote in post #11930367 I started out with a cardboard box with tracing paper over the cutouts in the sides to diffuse the light. I decided I wanted something a little sturdier so I got some pvc tubing and put this together. I also made some flash mounts so I could mount them directly onto the box. Just got some 1/4x20 bolts and glued them into some Tees. And here are a couple shots using this setup. Just noticed I needed to crop the last picture a bit. Oh well, you get the idea Nice idea but you won't be able to have a lot of flexibility and creativity if you can't extend the arms that the flashes are attached to. Your lighting is harsh, try moving the lights 10 inches further back and see the magical difference. D90, 105mm f/2.8, 18-105mm DX, D-Lite 2 it (3), 32" Photoflex softbox (2), Manfrotto 3021BN w/3047 head
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KojiKP Member 199 posts Joined Jan 2011 Location: Washington More info | Yeah it was just a quick setup.
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Salma POTN is my life  3,822 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Bucks UK More info | Feb 28, 2011 23:34 | #4040 Have you guys ever tried this in a DIY box without the extra flashes, I used my 580ex II on camera without any extra lighting and it still works a charm, a little PP clean up and you're good to go. I own a bunch of Canon stuff and I love taking pictures. Follow me on twitter
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SuperHuman21 Goldmember 2,219 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC More info | Mar 01, 2011 01:21 | #4041 KojiKP wrote in post #11933880 Yeah it was just a quick setup. With more PVC tubing I can move the lights away as far as I want. Sounds good. I'm just making sure people understand that you don't put the light so close unless you're going for the harsher look. I often have to go for the harsher look depending on what I shoot. Salma wrote in post #11933885 Have you guys ever tried this in a DIY box without the extra flashes, I used my 580ex II on camera without any extra lighting and it still works a charm, a little PP clean up and you're good to go. It works but only so well. I'd say it's fine if you're good at PP to make up for the boring lighting it makes. D90, 105mm f/2.8, 18-105mm DX, D-Lite 2 it (3), 32" Photoflex softbox (2), Manfrotto 3021BN w/3047 head
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Salma POTN is my life 3,822 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Bucks UK More info | Mar 01, 2011 01:24 | #4042 SuperHuman21 wrote in post #11934230 Sounds good. I'm just making sure people understand that you don't put the light so close unless you're going for the harsher look. I often have to go for the harsher look depending on what I shoot. It works but only so well. I'd say it's fine if you're good at PP to make up for the boring lighting it makes. I guess so, I don't mind work that extra bit harder with PP though. I own a bunch of Canon stuff and I love taking pictures. Follow me on twitter
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jaycky Goldmember  2,089 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Bancouver okanagan alberta More info | Mar 02, 2011 01:35 | #4044 ^ that looks good 5DM2 /grip Lots Of L's
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SuperHuman21 Goldmember 2,219 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC More info | Mar 02, 2011 09:57 | #4045 There's always going to be PP work done if you see something like that from a light box. D90, 105mm f/2.8, 18-105mm DX, D-Lite 2 it (3), 32" Photoflex softbox (2), Manfrotto 3021BN w/3047 head
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Salma POTN is my life 3,822 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Bucks UK More info | Mar 03, 2011 03:37 | #4046 Got my Tamron 17 50mm yesterday, it's not a bad lens. The first thing I decided to when I recieved it was take some lightbox photos. This is the result, the lens is sharp boy.  The Gift Box by SitaraPhotos, on Flickr The Gift Box by SitaraPhotos, on Flickr The Gift Box by SitaraPhotos, on Flickr Strawberries by SitaraPhotos, on Flickr The Gift Box by SitaraPhotos, on FlickrI own a bunch of Canon stuff and I love taking pictures. Follow me on twitter
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GooseberryVisuals Goldmember 1,045 posts Likes: 9 Joined Nov 2010 More info | Mar 12, 2011 09:04 | #4047
Fly Fishing Reel - Loop Opti by ZachWheeler, on Flickr
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PaperPanda Senior Member  698 posts Joined Dec 2005 Location: Irvine, CA More info | Mar 19, 2011 04:57 | #4048 Just made this an hour ago  Whole Setup  Flickr
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