mr chris Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hello all. As I'm increasingly needing to take product shots of the work I produce for my "real" job (http://twitpic.com/7sxwo for example. Taken with my phone! Not for promo use, obviously. Well, not if I want more work....) I'm curious as to peoples' experiences with tabletop studio environments. http://www.stevesphotoshop.co.uk/digital_tabletop_studio_kit_80cm.html This is one I've come across. Any recommendations from those with experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Initially I started off on the cheap with piece of white acrylic and two desk lamps with daylight photo bulbs and tissue paper for softbox. Got OK shots such as this but shooting on my bed wasn't the best of places as couldnt leave it set up I tried various light tents myself, but having a small house and no table for the table top studio to go on I settled for the Studio Cubelite Kit - self standing light tent with light underneath and softbox on top - comes in 70 and 100cm versions - but you can get without the lights if you have them already. Have a look on this site for this and other stuff available http://www.cubelite.co.uk/ Got mine from warehouseexpress http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1016774 Video here of guy setting one up, but doesnt show lights http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2009/01/17/lastolite-studio-cubelite-review-video By the way, there is some very useful advice on product photography on this site if need it http://www.tabletopstudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr chris Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Cool, thanks Grissom. I'd need the lights, so it looks like a good setup. Plus I'm moving offices so will definitely have room for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr chris Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Is there any chance I could see it in action at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 i'll PM you in a tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiggs Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 liked the blog videos...especially of the big cube with under-lighting...have a half-desk at work that I use for product photos with a hama cube on it - that vid inspired plans to cut out the middle of the table and mount perspex and a backdrop to illuminate from underneath and remove shadows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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