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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?


« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2022, 09:48 »
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Wax the glass first.  There will be very little condensation.

Sky

« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2022, 10:29 »
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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.

« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2022, 11:30 »
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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/

« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2022, 11:55 »
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2022, 12:12 »
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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.

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2022, 12:22 »
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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/

Also see:
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".




« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2022, 13:23 »
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rather than spray, get an anti-fog cloth from any ski shop

Sky

« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2022, 13:31 »
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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.

Sky

« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2022, 13:33 »
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rather than spray, get an anti-fog cloth from any ski shop
Thank you I will look into this

Uncle Pete

  • Great Place by a Great Lake - My Home Port
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2022, 13:43 »
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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.  :)


 

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