Debbie White on thu 7 oct 04
Hello,
In my learning about taking pictures of my pottery, I came across this Photo
Box from Henry's photography store.....you put you pots inside this 16"
cubical (apparently you can get a bigger on 28" too)...which is covered in
translucent material and it comes with backgrounds.....and use a regular
light source.....as posted on the internet "it Our hottest selling product
helps take guesswork out of tricky lighting situations. This easily
assembled box is designed to reduce glare and enhance shadow detail for more
pleasing small product photography using either strobe or continuous
lighting.
This easily assembled box is designed to reduce glare and enhance shadow
detail for more pleasing small product photography using either strobe or
continuous lighting.
-Easy Velcro setup
-Compact travel case
-White/neutral grey Backdrops
-Chrome a key blue/green backdrops for easier knock outs or crops in
Photoshop
-Adjustable lens window
Cost $89.99 in Canada ...and about $70.99 in US.
I'm checking one out for myself....I'll let you know how it works.
Debbie White
Jocelyn McAuley on thu 7 oct 04
Hi Debbie,
I have a simmilar sounding softbox that I purchasd on Ebay. Don't know
if it's too late- but I would recommend that you get the bigger size. I
don't make large work, but have the occasional larger piece that I've
made or that I've shot for a friend. I've been surprised how many times
I wished the softbox was bigger.
Just thought I'd put that out there cause 16" is not very large at all.
have fun with your new toy
Jocelyn
Debbie White wrote:
> Hello,
> In my learning about taking pictures of my pottery, I came across this Photo
> Box from Henry's photography store.....you put you pots inside this 16"
> cubical (apparently you can get a bigger on 28" too)...which is covered in
> translucent material and it comes with backgrounds.....and use a regular
> light source.....as posted on the internet "it Our hottest selling product
> helps take guesswork out of tricky lighting situations. This easily
> assembled box is designed to reduce glare and enhance shadow detail for more
> pleasing small product photography using either strobe or continuous
> lighting.
--
http://www.lucentarts.com
Debbie White on fri 8 oct 04
Many of you where interested in the Photo Box that can be purchased. I
found it on a photography website call www.henry.com. They are a Canadian
Store, however, do ship to the US.
It's called a Digital Photo Box....but when I spoke with the retail staff,
they said you could use a non-digital camera too.
Booth Photographic Limited is the Importer/Distributor of this "Booth
Photographic Cameron Digital Photo Box"
http://www.boothphoto.com/prod_detail.cfm?PRODSELECT=9&PAGESELECT=prod_detai
l_data.cfm also Canadian, show some examples of objects shot in the box and
those not.
This seems like a easy solution for taking photos.....has any had any
problems with using one....quality of pics?
Debbie White
Marsha KIng on fri 8 oct 04
Could you all give me more information on the exact name of the "soft-box" that you bought (or are looking at) for photographing pots? Or perhaps the contact information for Henry's photographic supply. I'm very interested in this!
Marsha King
Potter in Rochester, NY
Jocelyn McAuley wrote:
Hi Debbie,
I have a simmilar sounding softbox that I purchasd on Ebay. Don't know
if it's too late- but I would recommend that you get the bigger size. I
don't make large work, but have the occasional larger piece that I've
made or that I've shot for a friend. I've been surprised how many times
I wished the softbox was bigger.
Just thought I'd put that out there cause 16" is not very large at all.
have fun with your new toy
Jocelyn
Debbie White wrote:
> Hello,
> In my learning about taking pictures of my pottery, I came across this Photo
> Box from Henry's photography store.....you put you pots inside this 16"
> cubical (apparently you can get a bigger on 28" too)...which is covered in
> translucent material and it comes with backgrounds.....and use a regular
> light source.....as posted on the internet "it Our hottest selling product
> helps take guesswork out of tricky lighting situations. This easily
> assembled box is designed to reduce glare and enhance shadow detail for more
> pleasing small product photography using either strobe or continuous
> lighting.
--
http://www.lucentarts.com
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Jennifer Boyer on sun 10 oct 04
Here is the one I bought in the spring and brought to NCECA to demo.
The light quality is excellent. The only gripe I had was that the
opening through which you aim the camera is constricted. I ended up
snipping one part of the zipper to make it bigger. I think it was
designed to allow for minimum light infiltration from ALL sides. I like
the 36 inch cube size. I can take a picture of a 24" lamp or a 24"
platter easily.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?
O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=315549&is=REG
Here's another one I came up with in Google. This one doesn't have the
problem of the front opening being too constricted. I'm having trouble
with my browser today and couldn't get to the page that has the price
on it.
http://www.ezcube.com/
Take Care
Jennifer
On Oct 8, 2004, at 7:21 AM, Marsha KIng wrote:
> Could you all give me more information on the exact name of the
> "soft-box" that you bought (or are looking at) for photographing pots?
> Or perhaps the contact information for Henry's photographic supply.
> I'm very interested in this!
>
> Marsha King
> Potter in Rochester, NY
>
>
************************
Jennifer Boyer
Thistle Hill Pottery
Montpelier, VT
http://thistlehillpottery.com
Gary Elfring on mon 11 oct 04
Hello Marsha,
MK> Could you all give me more information on the exact name of the
MK> "soft-box" that you bought (or are looking at) for photographing
MK> pots? Or perhaps the contact information for Henry's photographic
MK> supply. I'm very interested in this!
A very popular light box is called EzCube.
http://www.ezcube.com/
They are widely sold on ebay, since sellers need an easy way to
photograph their products. You also need a gradient photo back ground.
The least expensive way to get an easycube is to look for them on
ebay. They aren't being auctioned, they are direct buy items, but
their prices are lower than buying straight from the source.
I got one with 2 color balanced florescent lights in stands. The cube
does a very good job of evening out the light.
--
Best regards,
Gary
Ron & Nancy Hughes on thu 30 dec 04
Okay sorry for not noticing this ClayArt post until 'bout three months have
passed.
From the files of "Reasons Why It's A Great Idea To Attend NCECA".
This past year, at NCECA, in Indianapolis,Russel Fouts hosted a photography
seminar in the ClayArt room at the hotel. Among the things discussed during
this seminar, Russel made a photo box out of easily obtainable materials.
these collected materials would cost a fraction of what a commercially
manufactured photo box would cost. It's really a matter of how much money
one wants to spend.
Ben Friesen on sat 1 jan 05
I've been finding the photography threads interesting. Yesterday I headed to
the studio, new digital camera in hand and put together a rough box like you
explained Russel. Bought some foam core, white construction paper and set up
my shop halogen.... for never having shot photography before I was very
pleased at the pictures I came up with...... working on a few post cards
with my pots as well as an advert. self market for the local tourism office
here... Thanks for your comments and advice. Very helpful... You wouldn't
happen to have a picture of your setup anywhere would you? I did check your
website--excellent, enjoyed it--but didn't see anything on it.
Ben Friesen
Stonepath Pottery
Abbotsford, BC, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russel Fouts"
To:
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: Buying a photo box for taking pictures of pottery
> >> This past year, at NCECA, in Indianapolis,Russel Fouts hosted a
> photography seminar in the ClayArt room at the hotel. Among the things
> discussed during this seminar, Russel made a photo box out of easily
> obtainable materials. these collected materials would cost a fraction of
> what a commercially manufactured photo box would cost. It's really a
> matter of how much money one wants to spend. <<
>
> No problem but you're lucky I caught this, been busy lately.
>
> The Kaptain Kangaroo Do-It-Yourself Shooting Box is really only good for
> shooting things about the size of a cup but it can be scaled up for larger
> items.
>
> I've put several photos on my web site that I think might explain it
better
> than words. Follow the Clayart Show Window link on my home page. (Enjoy
the
> rest of the site, it's just been updated with new images.)
>
> - The short side and flaps are cut off of a box and the box is lined with
> white construction paper. Biggest sheets you can find to avoid seams. Just
> staple it in.
>
> - The "background sweep" is just a piece of grey construction paper cut to
> fit the width of the box, the longer the sheet the better. As close to
> neutral grey as you can get. OR You can use white.
>
> - The light source is a 70 watt halogen desk lamp.
>
> - The Black piece makes the shadow on the sweep behind the pot, just
folded
> over and stapled the ends to keep them together. You can move this around
> until you get the shado where you want it.
>
> - It's not shown here but I use a very large old white handkerchief across
> the top of the box and shine the light through it as a filter. A fold of
> cheese cloth would do the same.
>
> I don't actually use this setup much any more unless I need to work in my
> VERY SMALL apartment (Bonnie and Ruth can vouch for me). I use the setup
> described in the post yesterday or the day before based on Michael
Coffee's
> setup. Very happy with it.
>
> Good luck
>
> Russel
>
>
>
>
> Russel Fouts
> Mes Potes & Mes Pots
> Brussels, Belgium
> Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
> Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
>
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>
> My work can also be seen on:
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> Members English Pages: http://wcc-bf.org/artistes/ukrussel_fouts.htm
> EasyCraft: http://www.easycraft.org
>
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> we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only
> unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American
> public." --U.S. President (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Theodore
> Roosevelt.
>
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Russel Fouts on sat 1 jan 05
>> This past year, at NCECA, in Indianapolis,Russel Fouts hosted a
photography seminar in the ClayArt room at the hotel. Among the things
discussed during this seminar, Russel made a photo box out of easily
obtainable materials. these collected materials would cost a fraction of
what a commercially manufactured photo box would cost. It's really a
matter of how much money one wants to spend. <<
No problem but you're lucky I caught this, been busy lately.
The Kaptain Kangaroo Do-It-Yourself Shooting Box is really only good for
shooting things about the size of a cup but it can be scaled up for larger
items.
I've put several photos on my web site that I think might explain it better
than words. Follow the Clayart Show Window link on my home page. (Enjoy the
rest of the site, it's just been updated with new images.)
- The short side and flaps are cut off of a box and the box is lined with
white construction paper. Biggest sheets you can find to avoid seams. Just
staple it in.
- The "background sweep" is just a piece of grey construction paper cut to
fit the width of the box, the longer the sheet the better. As close to
neutral grey as you can get. OR You can use white.
- The light source is a 70 watt halogen desk lamp.
- The Black piece makes the shadow on the sweep behind the pot, just folded
over and stapled the ends to keep them together. You can move this around
until you get the shado where you want it.
- It's not shown here but I use a very large old white handkerchief across
the top of the box and shine the light through it as a filter. A fold of
cheese cloth would do the same.
I don't actually use this setup much any more unless I need to work in my
VERY SMALL apartment (Bonnie and Ruth can vouch for me). I use the setup
described in the post yesterday or the day before based on Michael Coffee's
setup. Very happy with it.
Good luck
Russel
Russel Fouts
Mes Potes & Mes Pots
Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 223 02 75
Mobile: +32 476 55 38 75
Http://www.mypots.com
Home of "The Potters Portal"
Over 3000 Pottery Related Links!
Updated frequently
My work can also be seen on:
The World Crafts Council Belgium Site http://wcc-bf.org:
Members English Pages: http://wcc-bf.org/artistes/ukrussel_fouts.htm
EasyCraft: http://www.easycraft.org
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that
we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only
unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American
public." --U.S. President (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Theodore
Roosevelt.
wjskw@BELLSOUTH.NET on sun 2 jan 05
To add to Russel's post, here is a link to the pictures I took at
NCECA last year. There are some shots of Russel "doing his thing"
during the demo. They show off the light box fairly well, too.
http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=3DEeDOWLFuzau1g
Don't worry folks, you all look just as fabulous as you did then
LOL!
Wayne Seidl
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On Behalf Of Russel
Fouts
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 4:04 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Buying a photo box for taking pictures of pottery
>> This past year, at NCECA, in Indianapolis,Russel Fouts hosted a
photography seminar in the ClayArt room at the hotel. Among the
things
discussed during this seminar, Russel made a photo box out of easily
obtainable materials. these collected materials would cost a
fraction of
what a commercially manufactured photo box would cost. It's really
a
matter of how much money one wants to spend. <<
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