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Cheap Studio Lighting 102

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natural light
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another trick to use while shooting products.

natural light.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Shadow detail.

    This one is easy. Shoot your subject near a window on a bright day. You need direct sunlight.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    natural product lighting.

    wee bit tricky as you need a reflector to bounce the sunlight back towards the object.

    I use a white sheet of foam core or bristol board, angled to reflect the light towards the object.


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Mi.ezekatze

Mi.ezekatze

September 8th, 2008 16:58

This isn't exactly a tutorial, is it? Besides, it's neither new nor crafty. It's basics.

camilaustral

camilaustral

September 21st, 2008 05:51

i was hoping for ... instructions...