Klink 0 Posted June 5, 2010 Anyone ever see TTK's photo setup, if not, here it is, that's a big tripod and a big ball and socket head thanks for blast from past eyeball remember (good stuff!) k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted June 5, 2010 Just as an aside, TTK used one of these in his setup, which I think he used for most of his shots, it's a large opaque acrylic type dome, he could shoot from various angles and the results were IMO excellent completely flat with little or no reflections on the glass or bezel and a solid white or even black background. Some examples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted June 5, 2010 God those are fucking sexy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvcman 0 Posted August 10, 2010 my wife has a 8 mp camera and I cant seem to get good pics no matter what ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bt3100 0 Posted October 18, 2010 Great Post! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warcelo 0 Posted November 11, 2010 Thank you guys for this topic! I read everything, followed the instructions and here are the results at my first attempt: The camera is a pocket Sony 7.2MP ( Basic camera ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 11, 2010 Very nice Mr W. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted November 11, 2010 No wonder you guys get these great photos. Look at your equipment ! My daughter told me she would make a proper light box for me. She told me that in the meantime, I could just cut circles on the sides and top of a cardboard box, put white paper over the cut outs and shine light through the paper to photograph the contents. Well, I don't have anything more to photograph, and much of what I did photograph wouldn't have fit in a box anyway. When I can get a new watch (or more pens) I will probably have a proper light box by then. My son's watch was photographed with his cell phone, so I feel I have come along way. :: Nice photos... I always appreciate them. Most of the pictures here are really quite amazing. With equipment like some of you have...it is no wonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 11, 2010 Sell a gun, buy a camera and start 'shooting' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 11, 2010 Sell a gun, buy a camera and start 'shooting' +1 another classic quote from BR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aren 27 Posted November 11, 2010 @ Baldrick... great play on words Baldrick and it is even in context...you are so clever... But...I think I have taken enough photographs this week...:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edil 28 Posted November 11, 2010 i wish someone would do a tutorial on how to photograph with cellphone cam, cause that all i've got Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warcelo 0 Posted November 11, 2010 My equipment is a pocket Sony ( cheap one ), light bulb and paper to diffuse it. I know my pictures are dark but i think it´s ok for a start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted November 11, 2010 That kind of 'dark' (low contrast / low key ) look is OK, carry on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warcelo 0 Posted November 11, 2010 Good to know, Baldrick! Thank you a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstr 0 Posted March 1, 2011 My first post on this forum. I would just like to add, when you are photographing reflective products, such as shinny metal or glass, your aim is not flood the object with direct light but rather light another object that reflects on to the product. Many product photographers shine their lighting onto cards which are then mirrored back onto the product. here is a youtube video I found to explain it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJqDxLas8F8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfcdre 0 Posted April 5, 2011 My first post on this forum. I would just like to add, when you are photographing reflective products, such as shinny metal or glass, your aim is not flood the object with direct light but rather light another object that reflects on to the product. Many product photographers shine their lighting onto cards which are then mirrored back onto the product. here is a youtube video I found to explain it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJqDxLas8F8 hi all could some one tell me how to upload a photo please thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 5, 2011 My first post on this forum. I would just like to add, when you are photographing reflective products, such as shinny metal or glass, your aim is not flood the object with direct light but rather light another object that reflects on to the product. Many product photographers shine their lighting onto cards which are then mirrored back onto the product. here is a youtube video I found to explain it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJqDxLas8F8 hi all could some one tell me how to upload a photo please thanks If using photobucket, check out this link http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=4390 :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted April 24, 2011 i gave these techniques a whirl, and my end results are SHITTY (using nikon cool pix P80 or some shit like that) my iphone pix turn out better. what the hell am i doing wrong? aperature priority, auto focus, 2 sec and 4 sec (on lume shot) exposure. and, SHIT results here is the camera's manual if anyone wants to tell me what to hit, cause i am a camera NOOB!!!!! http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/de...tal-photography Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad dawg 0 Posted April 25, 2011 Photographing watches ain't quick or easy, check this out Youtube link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 25, 2011 20+ hours combined studio and Photoshop work, this guy knows how to big it up for his client's fee Plus, what the hell is a 'Pro' photographer doing with a camera that only goes down to 200 ISO, he's a 'noob', I bet he's never shot a 25 or 64 ASA transparency in his life :gday_mate_haveabeer: SETUP 2x Anglepoise lamps 5500K colour temperature bulbs ( 'green' long life ) 2x sheets of opaque acrylic plastic, either black or white 1x sheet of white paper 1x camera 1x tripod 1x remote release PREPARATION AND SHOOTING 1 minute to switch on and position the 2x Anglepoise lamps 2 minutes to clean the watch 5 mins to decide which angles to shoot 2 mins to take the photos 10 mins to PS the dust specks out ( there are ALWAYS dust specks ) 1 min to add the border 0 mins for 'layering' 0 mins for 'compositing' no layers used, no compositing images, one shot images. TOTAL TIME 21 mins+.....AND NONE OF THIS "WE'LL HAVE TO SHOOT THE WHITE DIAL ANOTHER DAY NONSENSE" :gday_mate_haveabeer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted April 25, 2011 Holy crap...if taking a watch pic took hours and hours to get it done I would find something else to do Like Baldrick mentions with a bit of practise at most it will take about 30 minutes to get a decent set of pics Or if you're really lazy.....like me take the shots outside, in the shades, on a bright day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 25, 2011 BR--where does one get one of those watch stands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 25, 2011 At a watch stand shop, or you could try a prayer to the Lord, I might just answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,489 Posted April 25, 2011 Seriously... if i had to spend more than 30min photog'n a watch, it would never happen. Sure practice is a must until you know what your camera can do, you wind up taking crap shots till you nail one phenomenal shot. From there it's trying to recreate a phenomenal shot from different angles with different light sources. Light IMO is the thing to master, because it's not only light but also the absence of light that make for the most interesting shots. Once you know what your camera can do & have figured out how light can be manipulated, it's just a case of pointing and shooting. Everything else i.e. photoshop'n et al is just a formality. If you think the more money you spend on a camera will help you get a phenomenal shot, you are mistaken. I've seen terrible shots from the most expensive cameras and i've seen phenomenal shots from disposable cameras. BTW: Silverspeed's OP is fantastic, it walks you through exactly what you need, how the camera settings work and how to get seriously good shots! Read the post, follow his guide and you can't go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites