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Neil
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13th Jun 12 at 14:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi, I'm looking at taking some photos of some smallish objects, just on a desk. Anyone recommend something I can use to get some nice lighting on them without glare etc?

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Whittie
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13th Jun 12 at 15:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Mini Photo Box
BluKoo
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13th Jun 12 at 15:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You could use any light. If you don't want glare, then you need to diffuse the light.
Depending on the light source, a piece of A4 paper, tissue, toilet paper, kitchen roll etc can sometimes do the trick.

[Edited on 13-06-2012 by BluKoo]
BluKoo
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13th Jun 12 at 15:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Short example: http://www.ehow.com/video_2370110_light-diffusion-product-photography.html
BluKoo
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I took this photo using light from my window, a sheet of A4 photo paper (glossy), and a sheet of normal white paper behind it (and a little tweaking in Photoshop)



ps. It's a rubber duck signed by Kissy Sell Out in case anyone is wondering.



[Edited on 13-06-2012 by BluKoo]
AndyKent
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13th Jun 12 at 16:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Main thing you want is for the light to be neutral in colour temperature - ie. white, not yellow or blue. Can be phased out with editing but easier to start neutral and save yourself the work!

Other than that as said, bounced light is nicer than direct light so a infinity curve is needed.

 
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