Blaxbolt 0 Posted April 24, 2013 I will definitely try this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irate03 0 Posted April 24, 2013 Here's this weeks build, a vintage 3646 with a 2533 dial and blue cali hands, this is the lighting set up for these images. This is a single light setup, one canon 580ex speedlite fired by pocket wizard wireless transmitter. it is directed at a large white board behind the watch. There is another white board camera left, this reflects fill light from the main white board light source filling shadows. behind the watch to the left was a black card giving a dark background and a black V card next to it to block light spilling from the flash and key white board. I use whatever I have around to create shadows. In this case I had a couple of cardboard toilet rolls, they don't reflect light and positioned in between the subject and light source will cast a shadow, in the shots where the dial is facing almost to camera I also had a black board next to the camera on the right to kill any reflections in the plexi. It is reflecting a little bit of the white ceiling but I didn't have time to paint the ceiling black or suspend a black cloth over the whole set. Nice and simple, one light and a bunch of pieces of card. The lume shot at the end is a combination of turning the flash power down very low and raising the ISO higher, then slowing the shutter speed down a little so it would capture the ambient glow of the lume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alaoula 0 Posted April 25, 2013 Super helpful - thanks Mr. Goldie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pan971 0 Posted April 30, 2013 very nice photos.. i am not sure if this was discussed anywhere else on this forum, but, if you're using an interchangeable lens camera-- a DSLR, micro four thirds, or any other mirrorless interchangeable system, and if you are working with natural or available right (rather than a studio, lightbox, similar setup), i would definitely recommend using a polarizer filter. i use one for most of my outside work and for any close-up photos i take indoors with available light. the polarizer filters basically cut glares and reflections. very reasonably priced, they should be in the arsenal of any enthusiasts... just my two cents worth! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarizing_filter_(photography). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watchpolisher 0 Posted June 8, 2013 Very nice pictures...I like the whole Vintage wooden background thing you got goin on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchlover442 0 Posted August 26, 2013 Fantastic information very helpful thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irate03 0 Posted September 16, 2013 Another little photoshoot. Two flash set up, along with white and black foam-core boards to add highlights and shadows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archieafroz 0 Posted September 20, 2013 WOW... !! I was looking fr a thread like this and now realized, it was right in front of me. Thank you... Wonderful instructions !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomo 0 Posted October 1, 2013 Thank you for this. Helped me set up and sell my first watch. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinylspin 3 Posted October 20, 2013 Excellent guide and very nice pictures, thanks very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted November 24, 2013 SIMPLY AN AMAZING DETAILED POST.... THERE I WAS ABOUT TO POST AND ASK THIS QUESTION...... OF COURSE IT´S ALL HERE...... WILL BE VERY HAPPY IF I CAN GET ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS QUALITY ON MY PICS .......AND WON´T POST EM TILL I DO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANDMAN.ELLIPSIS 0 Posted November 24, 2013 one light tent just ordered of ebay !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millionaire wannabe 1 Posted November 25, 2013 Awesome info, thanks! I'm going to make the redneck deluxe cardboard version! Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Mc 1 Posted March 15, 2014 Superb thread, a really in depth read that I hope I can apply at least one or two tips from when I next try,,, to photo my watches! Thanks everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higginsd 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks! Very interesting, helps me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andav1 0 Posted April 24, 2014 Awesome tutorial on Watch Photography. Fine photography is part of the fun of owning prestige timepieces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niakola 0 Posted April 28, 2014 thx for this :suck: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glight2000 0 Posted May 1, 2014 Great thread. I appreciate all of the helpful posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mwhitetx 0 Posted June 26, 2014 Fantastic post, just ordered a light tent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted June 29, 2014 Really good factual thread. I have tried the set up you have described and after several attempts I feel I am getting the hang of it. I have a tent and without doubt they are a relativelt cheap but invaluable piece of kit for still photography. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2hot2trot 4 Posted June 29, 2014 A really informative post. I have tried this setup and wow what a difference. A light tent is certainly an invaluable piece of kit for the price. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Londonbuyer 1 Posted June 30, 2014 Ill use this advice on my selfies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
