D. Michael Coffee on thu 27 oct 05
The following link is to my super simple photo set-up:
http://shyrabbitceramics.blogspot.com/2005/10/super-simple-photo-set-up.html
D. Michael Coffee
Shy Rabbit Showroom
& Ceramic Studio
333 Bastille Drive
PO Box 5887
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(email) shyrabbit01@aol.com
(web) http://www.dmcarts.com
Gordon Ward on thu 27 oct 05
Hello Clayart photographers,
I have posted some photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/clayart
showing a simple photo set-up similar to that described by Hank. The
diffuser here is a piece of white polyester fabric, doubled. The upper
halogen light is a yard fixture, the other is a work light. The lights
can be adjusted up and down for varying effects. The formica, as
mentioned previously, is like a "gray card", and can give you nice
gradations.
You can make stands for holding lights and deflectors using conduit
(cheap) and old #10 cans or pails filled with that old plaster you
hadn't gotten around to throwing out. Just cement the conduit in an
upright position in the center of the can.
Gordon
Bonnie Staffel on fri 28 oct 05
After looking at the site showing a simple set up, seems like an opened
card table on top of another table would do just fine to hold a sheet
over the legs. The rebar idea sounds good too, but what do you stick
the bottom in to stabilize it for a light stand. I used to have one of
those Torchaire (sp?) lamps that didn't work any more but that got
thrown out in a clean up spree in the basement. I am thinking I could
set up something in the garage when the cars aren't in there. With
winter coming though the garage will not be usable. Have to make space
in the basement studio but it is really crowded down there already. I
use my slab roller for a table a lot of times on which to do hand
building and other stuff. No reason why I couldn't put up the card
table for a light box.
I also use my kitchen table which has a north light. I use a white
poster board curved and propped, a board covered with aluminum foil
propped up on a chair to reflect the north light, then use my digital
camera for the shoot. I will be putting up my latest pot taken that way
on Flickr soon.
Warm regards,
Bonnie Staffel
http://webpages.charter.net/bstaffel/
Gordon Ward on sat 29 oct 05
Hi Bonnie,
You might try making a frame with 3/4" PVC plastic pipe and some els
and tees. It could be adjustable to different sizes as needed. I
don't think it would cost much and it could be used to dry clothes on
in the winter!
Gordon
On Oct 28, 2005, at 8:36 AM, Bonnie Staffel wrote:
> After looking at the site showing a simple set up, seems like an opened
> card table on top of another table would do just fine to hold a sheet
> over the legs.
claybair on sat 29 oct 05
I have made one with pvc pipe and used the foam core.
However I think using the fabric is better and am
wondering what fabric is best?
It was relatively inexpensive but cumbersome it's
48" but think it's too large and may cut it down.
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
Tucson, AZ
http://claybair.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Gordon Ward
Hi Bonnie,
You might try making a frame with 3/4" PVC plastic pipe and some els
and tees. It could be adjustable to different sizes as needed. I
don't think it would cost much and it could be used to dry clothes on
in the winter!
Gordon
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