crazzy88ss Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 (edited) I made myself my own home made light tent following these instructions: http://digital-photography-school.com/blog...ive-light-tent/ My overall cost was about $10-12. The box was free. It's pretty cool! I still need to get the proper lighting, so that the white bristol board is a lot brighter/whiter (I didn't process these at all, just straight from camera; im too lazy right now). my cat decided to help here's some samples! Edited December 30, 2007 by crazzy88ss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 VERY cool, at first i didnt know what a light tent was :p those pics look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinary Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Neat, this would be good for selling items on ebay and stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htwho Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 A quite nifty DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I8PP Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 So that's how those kinds of shots are (cheaply) done. Neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 you should try doing the same thing, but using ultra bright leds, without that lamp its even cheaper :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted December 11, 2007 Global Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2007 the tape measure looks the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p858snake Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I made one myself a while back, a coca-cola can box + 4a paper and baking paper for the side filters and they sort of turned out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 didnt know what a light tent was aswell untill i saw the photos, looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petroid Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Now that is an awesome idea, I might make one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEvan Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 my cat decided to help OMG...i have a cat that looks EXACTLY like that one...like identical twin same :-p crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 So could it be scaled up to accommodate larger objects (ie: people)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 OMG...i have a cat that looks EXACTLY like that one...like identical twin same :-p crazy What's it's name? Mine is mittens. My friend has a cat that looks just like mine, who is also named Mittens. So could it be scaled up to accommodate larger objects (ie: people)? Probably. But typically people just use back drops + 3 or so lights. Like this: http://www.cruisereviews.com/RoyalCaribbea...PhotoStudio.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Great work, I think I'll do one myself (Y). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmmay Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That's really really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEvan Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 mines name is weasel. I'll get a pic for ya tomorrow. About the light tent....try using a black background for some interesting effects, plus if you want to shoot jewelry, a black background will make it look like it's just floating there, like a zales commercial. Good work making your own though...Light tents aren't that expensive, you can find them for under 100$, but making your own can save you a ton of money, and that can be used towards nicer things....like a ball head for your tripod mmmmmmmmm :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Yea i got a piece of black bristol board to put in there for that very purpose :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I MADE IT :D Shot with my spanking new Olympus E-510 which arrived today, man I'm in love with DSLR! Please if they're so bad just tell me, I'm still a n00b! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 haha, awesome job dude. What lens(es) do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 haha, awesome job dude. What lens(es) do you have? Thanks man :) I have the 2 lenses kit, Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f4.0-5.6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyyPunk Veteran Posted December 15, 2007 Veteran Share Posted December 15, 2007 (edited) Looka like i have a holiday project :D Someone mentioned using LEDs i think...question about that Wouldnt that make it a little more difficult to evenly light the box? If not...it would be neat to buy three bread boards (top/ and two sides) and wire them up with white LEDs, also add in some red/blue/green LEDs which could be toggled, maybe some UV ones too. I have a little chip i can program so i can adjust brightness and whatnot of leds, not sure how many it could handle though Edited December 15, 2007 by SkyyPunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p858snake Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Looka like i have a holiday project :DSomeone mentioned using LEDs i think...question about that Wouldnt that make it a little more difficult to evenly light the box? If not...it would be neat to buy three bread boards (top/ and two sides) and wire them up with white LEDs, also add in some red/blue/green LEDs which could be toggled, maybe some UV ones too. I have a little chip i can program so i can adjust brightness and whatnot of leds, not sure how many it could handle though Well you dont need them to be even, depending on the effect you want. from memory this one (http://p858snake.deviantart.com/art/Picture-a-Week-Week-06-64227897) only has a fluro desk lamp shining from Right Front corner of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrawn Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hay, some of those are pretty good! Humn... I think you should cut down the depth of field though. The white will look good when you level the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accesser Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Great idea Cazzy88ss Like skyyPunk said this would be a great project for the holidays Crazzy what lens did you use this might be the perfect reason for me to get the Canon macro lens I?ve been thinking about getting my wide angle might not work to great for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife Party Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 lolz....duck tape the box with the cat in it :D then turn on the lights....and watch the entertainment :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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