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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Photography Discussion => Topic started by: Sky on January 25, 2022, 09:36
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For example, when we put ice in a whiskey glass, the glass fogs up. I used a blow dryer to prevent the condensation in the glass, it works, but this time the ice melts very quickly.
Artificial ice degrades the quality of the photo, so I use real ice.
Do you have any suggestions for this shoot?
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Wax the glass first. There will be very little condensation.
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My friend, it is unclear how this method will result.
This cannot be the commonly used method.
Or really everyone uses a blow dryer and you will need to have a lot of ice with you for this.
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There are different qualities of prop ice. Some look like crap and other are very realistic.
I use these: https://www.hollywoodexpendables.com/product/ice-cube-prop-acrylic-10pk/ (https://www.hollywoodexpendables.com/product/ice-cube-prop-acrylic-10pk/)
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Also see:
https://setshop.com/trengove-ice-cubes/
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I guess if you shot in a cold place (outside in the winter or a walk in freezer) or very dry air you might not get the condensation either. Of course you might have other issues to deal with.
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For example, when we put ice in a whiskey glass, the glass fogs up. I used a blow dryer to prevent the condensation in the glass, it works, but this time the ice melts very quickly.
Artificial ice degrades the quality of the photo, so I use real ice.
Do you have any suggestions for this shoot?
Yes - fake ice.
There are different qualities of prop ice. Some look like crap and other are very realistic.
I use these: https://www.hollywoodexpendables.com/product/ice-cube-prop-acrylic-10pk/ (https://www.hollywoodexpendables.com/product/ice-cube-prop-acrylic-10pk/)
Also see:
https://setshop.com/trengove-ice-cubes/ (https://setshop.com/trengove-ice-cubes/)
But there are others. Anyone who did skin diving (which has much prettier names now) spit into the mask before going down.
The starch and sugars in a potato can act as a fog repellent. Cut a potato in half and rub the exposed half on your windows/windshield. (glass of product) Wipe off any excess potato juice.
Use anti-fog lens spray.
But personally, I like the idea of fake ice which anyone can reuse indefinitely.
eBay: 20pcs Artificial Ice Cubes US $6.99 free shipping, which is much better than Trengrove as far as cost goes.
Lighting test shot. It's an acrylic cube, not a fake "ice cube".
(https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/islay-scotland-april-21-2011-600w-1600045294.jpg)
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rather than spray, get an anti-fog cloth from any ski shop
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Thanks guys for your valuable comments.
I just did an experiment with potatoes and the result is very successful. :)
Only a trace of the potato remained, other than that there was no mist.
To completely remove this trace, I will add water to a small bowl, extract the juice from the potato, wet the glass with this water, and then let it dry.
Fake ice might work too but I'll try this potato method.
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rather than spray, get an anti-fog cloth from any ski shop
Thank you I will look into this
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rather than spray, get an anti-fog cloth from any ski shop
Thank you I will look into this
Good fun, now I want to order some fake ice because of your question. :)