Figure photography

[pgarri27]

I have a setup I use with a frame made of pvc pipe the holds a backdrop and three lights, one overhead, and one on each side. I use a digital camera mounted on a tripod, a remote shutter release, and I set the camera for close ups, no flash, the highest f-stop, and whatever shutter speed gives a good exposure. I use 13watt Sylvania Daylight Extra fluorescent lights. Here is a picture of the stand:

Here is a picture of a figure using the above setup:

I would like to know how other people are taking photos of figures.

 

[Blind Pew]

Very inventive use of materials, thanks for sharing it with us. I especially like the way you suspend the background colour as well. Well done.

 

[nagashino]

Hey Pete

As someone who has tried all manner of tricks to try to get a useable photo-setup, I find your solution very interesting. I think that poly tubing is available in DIY outlets over here, so I'll be searching some out. I've tended to use a pretty ad hoc setup with a colour grade background and some stand-up spotlights, but something more permanent (like yours) is obviously the way to go.

Your bench is almost as untidy as mine :lol: :lol:

Thanks for posting

Phil

 

[quang]

Hello Pete,

The PVC tube works is a genial idea. Will try it when I have the time. Thanks for sharing.

Originally posted by nagashino@Apr 16 2005, 11:14 AM
Your bench is almost as untidy as mine

Your bench is almost as TIDY as mine.

All the best,

Q.

 

[quang]

FYI this is the rig for shooting the new Highlander pics.

- Lighting is 2 'architect's lamps' with 100 W regular bulbs (no need for 'daylight' bulbs or anything special now that any digicam has an adjustable 'white balance').

- Red 'curtain' hanging from lamp shade prevents glare on the backdrop.

- Sky backdrop is the print-out of a scan of a page from a library book.

- Indispensable tripod on the fore

HTH

Q.

 

[Alex Lopez]

Originally posted by quang@Apr 19 2005, 07:00 PM
FYI this is the rig for shooting the new Highlander pics.

Hi Quang, I have a dude, What is the propouse of the grey back lamp???

Regards,

Alex.

 

[quang]

Alex,

The two 100 W lamps give a lot of heat and are usually turned on only during the actual shooting.

The grey lamp (40 W) in the back gives general lighting when the two 100 W are off. Sometimes I use it to light and spice up the backdrop.

HTH

Q.

 

[Alex Lopez]

Originally posted by quang@Apr 19 2005, 07:42 PM
Alex,

The two 100 W lamps give a lot of heat and are usually turned on only during the actual shooting.

The grey lamp (40 W) in the back gives general lighting when the two 100 W are off. Sometimes I use it to light and spice up the backdrop.

HTH

Q.

Thanks for the reply, and CONGRATS for this exelent figure, is one of the best yours for me.

Alex.