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Post by chrisc on Nov 2, 2011 16:04:03 GMT
but I really don't have the lighting to work with here at the house. I used a big widow for the main light and diffused it with some semi-opaque plastic sheeting. Toward the front lip, about 24" at a 45 degree angle, I placed my Ott light for fill. Everyday Stainless and a paper "Chinette" plate.  |
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Post by chrisc on Nov 2, 2011 16:06:10 GMT
looks like I have some dust to repair...I'll do it on the next shot..may have to turn over the plexiglass for a less scratched side.
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Post by Barry on Nov 2, 2011 16:16:27 GMT
Nice to see someone else having a go at this, but I feel that your version is let down by the lack of shadow content which seems to give Robs and Jiros versions a lot more depth.
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Post by jiro on Nov 2, 2011 16:18:25 GMT
I had more dust than you do. ;D If you lower the plastic sheet, Chris, that would give you a better diffusion and specular reflection. My Tres Cucharitas shot was done with the plastic sheet angles at around 30 degrees.
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Post by robmarshall on Nov 2, 2011 17:15:34 GMT
Chris With my shot below, I had the light behind the subject coming down at quite a steep angle. That's what created the shadows. If you shot it on black plexiglass you need to make sure it's clean. I wipe mine with a damp cloth first, then use an old lens cloth to get rid of any smears. I wouldn't use any cleaning material on it. Dust is a real problem.  over_the_edge_3 by rob marshall images, on Flickr |
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Post by chrisc on Nov 2, 2011 19:05:39 GMT
I was going for a higher key type lighting situation, trying to minimize the shadow on the plate but still get a good reflective quality on the plexiglass...which I did clean seconds before shooting, but I think it just settled right back down again...I might put a small fan near that part of the surface and see if that helps.
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