John Beaver
11-23-2010, 12:04 AM
I posted this as a response to post on another forum and thought I'd share it here too.
The box is 27 x 27 which is large enough for most turned objects.
Inside is a graduated photo background, and a piece of white / black foam core which can be used either side to make the image brighter or more dramatic.
The left side has a hole cut out and covered with opaque paper (I recommend 1000h tracing paper)
The top has a cover that can be opened so light can be put in from the top if desired. I usually prefer the side light with a black or white card on the other side so one side is brighter giving the object some shape.
In this instance I used a clamp light aimed slightly off the center to eliminate the spot. Any light will work. I often just put it on my table saw with the opening facing the outside light (just out of the direct sun).
You could paint the inside white or black, but I find the cardboard works fine with most wood.
I have a shelf up high in my shop that this sits on when not in use. I can set up for a photo in about 1 minute.
The box is 27 x 27 which is large enough for most turned objects.
Inside is a graduated photo background, and a piece of white / black foam core which can be used either side to make the image brighter or more dramatic.
The left side has a hole cut out and covered with opaque paper (I recommend 1000h tracing paper)
The top has a cover that can be opened so light can be put in from the top if desired. I usually prefer the side light with a black or white card on the other side so one side is brighter giving the object some shape.
In this instance I used a clamp light aimed slightly off the center to eliminate the spot. Any light will work. I often just put it on my table saw with the opening facing the outside light (just out of the direct sun).
You could paint the inside white or black, but I find the cardboard works fine with most wood.
I have a shelf up high in my shop that this sits on when not in use. I can set up for a photo in about 1 minute.