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Photo Critique / Lighting problem, advice needed
« on: September 29, 2012, 03:41 »
Hi,
I have some problems with studio lighting. I'm using a walimex pro vt-300 with an umbrella reflector. When I shoot 3D objects, I always get this blue-ish background. I have checked the color temperature and it should match with the flash (5600 K +-200 according to the specs), but for some reason I can't get the background white. Even if I try to adjust the white balance (I'm shooting RAW), I can't get it white.
http://rent-a-tutor.com/examples/DSC_0033_01_filtered.jpg
I'm not sure if I just need a second flash to illuminate the background separately. When I tried, I've got it way too bright.
Also the image was rejected by shutterstock because of "Poor or uneven lighting, or shadows". I'm not sure what's the best setup for shooting objects like these. Do I need to avoid all shadows at all cost? I think if the object looks too flat, it's not the best solution either.
Any advice appreciated.
Marian
I have some problems with studio lighting. I'm using a walimex pro vt-300 with an umbrella reflector. When I shoot 3D objects, I always get this blue-ish background. I have checked the color temperature and it should match with the flash (5600 K +-200 according to the specs), but for some reason I can't get the background white. Even if I try to adjust the white balance (I'm shooting RAW), I can't get it white.
http://rent-a-tutor.com/examples/DSC_0033_01_filtered.jpg
I'm not sure if I just need a second flash to illuminate the background separately. When I tried, I've got it way too bright.
Also the image was rejected by shutterstock because of "Poor or uneven lighting, or shadows". I'm not sure what's the best setup for shooting objects like these. Do I need to avoid all shadows at all cost? I think if the object looks too flat, it's not the best solution either.
Any advice appreciated.
Marian
