Sunday 28 October 2012
Behind The Scenes - snapshots.
I wanted to add a collection of BTS shots taken with my iPhone 4s to demonstrat what my real-life studio setup looked like. I didn't manage to take a snapshot of every setup (durrr) but the ones i can show on here will hopefully be enough.
Product Photography - Take 4 (examples).
(25-10-2012)
Okay, so here is a proof-sheet to give a visual example of the sort of things i tried during the shoot to demonstrate how i approached my lighting and positioning of each product in order to try bring out its best and in doing so, combine these elements to create a very usable image..
The image below the proof-sheet is a lighting diagram, behind the scenes snapshot and then finally what i chose as "the shot" and has since been tweeked and refined, ready to submit.
Hope you like it,
D.
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| © dphotografic.com |
Next are a few screen-grabs of the editing done to each of the chosen images with an original and edited version of each on display within the Photoshop interface.
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| ORIGINAL IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
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| EDITED IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
- INSERT LIGHTING DIAGRAM HERE -
Product Photography -Take 3 (examples).
(24-10-2012)
Okay, so here is a proof-sheet to give a visual example of the sort of things i tried during the shoot to demonstrate how i approached my lighting and positioning of each product in order to try bring out its best and in doing so, combine these elements to create a very usable image..
The image below the proof-sheet is a lighting diagram, behind the scenes snapshot and then finally what i chose as "the shot" and has since been tweeked and refined, ready to submit.
Hope you like it,
D.
Next are a few screen-grabs of the editing done to each of the chosen images with an original and edited version of the image on display within the Photoshop interface.
Okay, so here is a proof-sheet to give a visual example of the sort of things i tried during the shoot to demonstrate how i approached my lighting and positioning of each product in order to try bring out its best and in doing so, combine these elements to create a very usable image..
The image below the proof-sheet is a lighting diagram, behind the scenes snapshot and then finally what i chose as "the shot" and has since been tweeked and refined, ready to submit.
Hope you like it,
D.
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| © dphotografic.com |
Next are a few screen-grabs of the editing done to each of the chosen images with an original and edited version of the image on display within the Photoshop interface.
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| ORIGINAL IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
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| EDITED IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
- INSERT LIGHTING DIAGRAM HERE -
Saturday 27 October 2012
Product Photography - Take 1 (examples).
(15-10-2012)
Okay, so here is a proof-sheet to give a visual example of the sort of things i tried during the shoot to demonstrate how i approached my lighting and positioning of each product in order to try bring out its best and in doing so, combine these elements to create a usable image..
This shoot was aimed to produce "the shot" which could then be used to deep-etch the product cleanly from the background in order to then be dropped into (added) to the following photograph of a human subject and then finally add some text to complete a usable advertisement.
I feel it all worked out nicely.
D.
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| © dphotografic.com |
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| This is the original photograph. |
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| This is the deep-etched result. A customised selection has been create and saved so that the product can be selected and dragged onto another photoshop file at any time. |
- INSERT LIGHTING DIAGRAM HERE -
Product Photography - Take 2 (examples).
(19-10-2012)
Okay, so here are 3 proof-sheets to give a visual example of the sort of things i tried during the shoot to demonstrate how i approached my lighting and positioning of each product in order to try bring out its best and in doing so, combine these elements to create a very usable image..
The images below the proof-sheets are what i chose as "the shot" and both have since been tweeked and refined, ready to submit.
Hope you like it,
D.
Next are a few screen-grabs of the editing done to each of the chosen images with an original and edited version of the image on display within the Photoshop interface.
Okay, so here are 3 proof-sheets to give a visual example of the sort of things i tried during the shoot to demonstrate how i approached my lighting and positioning of each product in order to try bring out its best and in doing so, combine these elements to create a very usable image..
The images below the proof-sheets are what i chose as "the shot" and both have since been tweeked and refined, ready to submit.
Hope you like it,
D.
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| © dphotografic.com |
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| © dphotografic.com |
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| © dphotografic.com |
Next are a few screen-grabs of the editing done to each of the chosen images with an original and edited version of the image on display within the Photoshop interface.
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| ORIGINAL IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
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| EDITED IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
- INSERT LIGHTING DIAGRAM HERE -
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| ORIGINAL IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
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| EDITED IMAGE © dphotografic.com |
- INSERT LIGHTING DIAGRAM HERE -
Wednesday 17 October 2012
TEST-SHOOT for coloured background.
Okay so i just took a few test-shots at home, with a few bits-n-pieces of my photographic equipment and light-modifiers, of a possible concept i came up with yesterday .
So i have borrowed a glass-brick from the studio with the hope it would be an interesting way of breaking-up / diffusing some coloured light produced from a combination of my speedlite and some coloured gels and project this effect onto a large sheet of styrofoam in order to create a groovy looking background.
I sent off an email to Julian to check if this is acceptable, to which he has replied positively, which is great, because that means i can now start photographing everything without the fear of wasting time and energy on it all :]
A lighting diagram for all this would be difficult to create and understand, so i have included two snapshots from the iPhone as a visual reference for you to "get" what i mean and see how it was done - for now. I will refine everything tomorrow.
Take a look.
D.
So i have borrowed a glass-brick from the studio with the hope it would be an interesting way of breaking-up / diffusing some coloured light produced from a combination of my speedlite and some coloured gels and project this effect onto a large sheet of styrofoam in order to create a groovy looking background.
I sent off an email to Julian to check if this is acceptable, to which he has replied positively, which is great, because that means i can now start photographing everything without the fear of wasting time and energy on it all :]
A lighting diagram for all this would be difficult to create and understand, so i have included two snapshots from the iPhone as a visual reference for you to "get" what i mean and see how it was done - for now. I will refine everything tomorrow.
Take a look.
D.
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| The result of my test-shot. I now need to build up some lighting on the product and get it looking right so the product stands out from the background. |
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| My very simple (hostile) setup on the floor. I will now set this up properly in order to create the final series of photographs for this assignment. The folder i am holding sits over the speedlite (to the left of my hand) in order to stop any light reflecting off the glass brick and up into the lens. |
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| Same as above, but from behind the camera instead of a side-on view. (obviously) |
Products and props.
Okay so here is a close-up of the products i have acquired for this assignment and the prop i want to experiment with (and hopefully use) to help give a consistent look-n-feel to the overall result.
Yesterday i approached a CIT student with the right "look" that i am after for this shoot (see below portrait) of which i will then use as a face-filled background to support the product/s and he is now locked in for next Monday. He has the trimmed beard - I may also source a smoothly shaven face and shoot that as a backup in case the other doesn't come together so well.
I should be able to spend time on this either tonight, tomorrow or Friday. Hopefully things come together like how i am envisaging it right now.
D.
Yesterday i approached a CIT student with the right "look" that i am after for this shoot (see below portrait) of which i will then use as a face-filled background to support the product/s and he is now locked in for next Monday. He has the trimmed beard - I may also source a smoothly shaven face and shoot that as a backup in case the other doesn't come together so well.
I should be able to spend time on this either tonight, tomorrow or Friday. Hopefully things come together like how i am envisaging it right now.
D.
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| The sort of effect i hope will result from combining the glass brick, a blue gel and some back lighting. WILL LOOK GOOD IF IT WORKS :] |
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| The glass brick i have on-lend from CIT to experiment with for this assignment. |
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| The sort of bearded look my subject has. |
Monday 15 October 2012
FIRST SHOT = SUCCESSFUL RESULT :]
Below is a the result of my first product shoot - done at home with my little studio lighting kit on a small desk and some opaque perspex.
I have since tweeked small parts of the image, cleaned up all the minute (and tedious) imperfections in photoshop before creating a path and then a selection to allow the product to be deep-etched from it's original state in order to be added onto my impending image/s that will then complete one of this major assignment's assessment tasks.
This was a fair bit of fun to do, it didn't take too long and i am happy with the results. I will continue to photograph my remaining products in a similar manner and prepare them accordingly.
Lighting diagram to follow..
Hope you like it.
D.
I have since tweeked small parts of the image, cleaned up all the minute (and tedious) imperfections in photoshop before creating a path and then a selection to allow the product to be deep-etched from it's original state in order to be added onto my impending image/s that will then complete one of this major assignment's assessment tasks.
This was a fair bit of fun to do, it didn't take too long and i am happy with the results. I will continue to photograph my remaining products in a similar manner and prepare them accordingly.
Lighting diagram to follow..
Hope you like it.
D.
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| © dphotografic.com |
Friday 12 October 2012
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY - take two!
Okay, so after my initial let-down a few weeks back i decided to forget about this assignment over the holidays and take some time-out to refresh my head and let a new idea come to me whenever and however it was meant to.
My next great idea came to me late one night whilst at work. It was to photograph the range of Bundaberg Rum bottles of alcohol. I then re-read the assignment sheet to discover we may not choose anything that is mostly chrome or glass (bummer). So that idea was quickly scrapped and forgotten about.
Funnily enough, the idea that i am now going to run with, also came to me whilst at work in the wee hours of the morning thanks to a catalogue that simply fell out of a newspaper i was about to read whilst on my break. Just like in the movies you might say :]
Anyway, i have decided to use a collection (4 in total) of men's electric shavers. I have since done my research, acquired the products and am ready to start taking photographs tonight, at home with the studio equipment i have acquired over the past year and a bit.
Below is a set of researched photographs and a bit of a run-down relating to how i plan to tackle it all and general thoughts etc etc.
I have made contact with a bloke i know with the right sort of "look" for this shoot and am also using other sources to try find anyone else willing and able to help out for this. If that doesn't work i will simply approach a few dudes around campus or in the city between now and deadline to try get this completed. Because i want to do a god job :]
Enjoy.
D.
My next great idea came to me late one night whilst at work. It was to photograph the range of Bundaberg Rum bottles of alcohol. I then re-read the assignment sheet to discover we may not choose anything that is mostly chrome or glass (bummer). So that idea was quickly scrapped and forgotten about.
Funnily enough, the idea that i am now going to run with, also came to me whilst at work in the wee hours of the morning thanks to a catalogue that simply fell out of a newspaper i was about to read whilst on my break. Just like in the movies you might say :]
Anyway, i have decided to use a collection (4 in total) of men's electric shavers. I have since done my research, acquired the products and am ready to start taking photographs tonight, at home with the studio equipment i have acquired over the past year and a bit.
Below is a set of researched photographs and a bit of a run-down relating to how i plan to tackle it all and general thoughts etc etc.
THINGS TO CONSIDER (for both product and model):
- Angle of product (square-on, vertical, horizontal, isometric).
- Angle of camera (high, square-on or low)
- How much of the frame will it fill.
- Angle of lighting.
- How many lights to use.
- What type of light modifiers (soft box, snoot, grid).
- Additional lighting effects (coloured gels, mirrors, light-painting)
- Should i do any close-up / detail shots.
- What colour for the background.
- Any additional props or styling.
- Should i crop-in on the product in any way.
I have made contact with a bloke i know with the right sort of "look" for this shoot and am also using other sources to try find anyone else willing and able to help out for this. If that doesn't work i will simply approach a few dudes around campus or in the city between now and deadline to try get this completed. Because i want to do a god job :]
Enjoy.
D.
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| Interaction between the hand and face seems like a commonly used aspect of the ads i researched and is something to consider. |
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| The use of a my model's reflection in a mirror may be a creative angle to consider. |
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| A details shot or two, may proove useful in some way. |
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| The use of water was a consideration, but if i choose to include this somehow i will MUST be very careful, because i had to outlay a lot of money to get these products and intend on returning them once i've finished photographing them in order to get a FULL refund of the purchased price. |
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| Having the product in horizontal alignment doesn't seem to be a popular way to photograph a product like this, let along most products. So do not feel i will try revolutionize this angle :] |
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| The addition of coloured lighting behind the product is a definate consideration. The common colours are very manly. Blues, silvers and stylish greys through to almost straight black seem to be what is used the most. |
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| A square-on view example, with what looks like split-lighting from a single soft-box and perhaps an amount of bounced reflection. |
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| NICE ! |
PRODUCT ONLY:
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| A details shot or two, may proove useful in some way. |
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| A details shot or two, may proove useful in some way. |
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| A details shot or two, may proove useful in some way. |
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