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CleanNeon98 · 06-07-2009, 04:36 PM

Basically the idea was to take a pic, then remove the subject from the background, paste it onto a gradient background, and add a small border, checking for fine edges along the line. Thoughts? These are only a few of ~150

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They still need some clean-up. Wish I had a whitebox to make this all easier but meh.

YO CAMRY · 06-09-2009, 01:17 PM

Lighting's a little harsh, just shoot through white paper if you're using flashes. Try to get more detail in the shots too, have everything in focus.

grimm · 06-09-2009, 01:56 PM

it looks liek you chopped them out of the original photos and pasted them on white backgrounds.

Kaleo55 · 06-09-2009, 02:24 PM

You need to work on your lighting a bit, a good 12 x 12 softbox as a key light will work good. In addition, you should bounce some light back in with reflectors (white/silver/gold) whatever looks good. The top surfaces look flat and not crisp the detail is going away because you're shooting wide open. If you're using hot lights use a longer exposure and adjust your white balance. If you're going to crop the image and place it in different background, apply a 1 point feather to your selection, it will help to the soften the image and not look so artificial. Probably should add a subtle drop shadow back in as well, so it's not so flat looking.

The Captain · 06-09-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by grimm

it looks liek you chopped them out of the original photos and pasted them on white backgrounds.

Yeah, and not the nicest extraction at that. Too too harsh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaleo55

You need to work on your lighting a bit, a good 12 x 12 softbox as a key light will work good. In addition, you should bounce some light back in with reflectors (white/silver/gold) whatever looks good. The top surfaces look flat and not crisp the detail is going away because you're shooting wide open. If you're using hot lights use a longer exposure and adjust your white balance. If you're going to crop the image and place it in different background, apply a 1 point feather to your selection, it will help to the soften the image and not look so artificial. Probably should add a subtle drop shadow back in as well, so it's not so flat looking.

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grimm · 06-09-2009, 03:00 PM

i would just build a small light tent/box and place the items in that and light it from all sides maybe a little plexi glass as the bottom for a good reflection. you can buy them for like $40 but making one with tracing paper as the diffusion works great.

james_ls · 06-10-2009, 01:02 PM

Nope.

ikozhukhin · 06-10-2009, 02:02 PM

A white table cloth and some work lights would probably do it for you on these. If you still have acess to the products just reshoot so that you can use some type of background instead of having them float in space. As for the cutting them out, learn to use the pen tool instead of laso, you'll have much smoother edges.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-oGi...toshop_part_1/

that should give you a good idea on where to start with it.

97TurboDSM · 06-10-2009, 09:42 PM

the edges are really rough. make yourself a lightbox and you'll have much better results i think. plus the shots need to have a shadow somewhere, which none of these have.

JoeyMas · 06-15-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

the edges are really rough. make yourself a lightbox and you'll have much better results i think. plus the shots need to have a shadow somewhere, which none of these have.

This dude has no idea what he is talking about...

Anywho... A softbox will work if you want basic product shots, but you mentioned that you wanna lift the objects into another background.

You could always pick up some green or bluescreen paper to make it easier to cut around the product. it is not all that expensive or go to a crafts store and get poster board in any color that is not included in the object. Then use the magic wand tool in PS to lift the image.

Changing backgrounds is a pain and you really are better off tryin to shoot it on the colors you need if it is poss

97TurboDSM · 06-15-2009, 09:57 PM

lol, you're right Mr. Pro.

Edit: you're an idiot.

jspek · 06-15-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyMas

This dude has no idea what he is talking about...

Anywho... A softbox will work if you want basic product shots, but you mentioned that you wanna lift the objects into another background.

You could always pick up some green or bluescreen paper to make it easier to cut around the product. it is not all that expensive or go to a crafts store and get poster board in any color that is not included in the object. Then use the magic wand tool in PS to lift the image.

Changing backgrounds is a pain and you really are better off tryin to shoot it on the colors you need if it is poss

wow great ****ing advice chief. alex make a lightbox, its the easiest method than what mr. pro is saying.

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w...ightbox&m=text

97TurboDSM · 06-15-2009, 11:22 PM

lol @ the "pro"

ASIAN JUL · 06-15-2009, 11:46 PM

Matt you can't give out advice, you're not published in mags like VBLAZE don'tcha know?

JoeyMas · 06-16-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyCarIsFTL

Matt you can't give out advice, you're not published in mags like VBLAZE don'tcha know?

Yeah, learn from the all knowing google experts. hahahahaa

97TurboDSM · 06-16-2009, 10:17 AM

lol keep thinking we get our info from google. shut. the ****. up. if you dont think those product shots look like ****, or think that a lightbox is not the way to go, then you should reconsider calling yourself a "pro". you have in no way, shape, or form conducted yourself as a professional since joining this site.

06-07-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Some product photos..opinions? Basically the idea was to take a pic, then remove the subject from the background, paste it onto a gradient background, and add a small border, checking for fine edges along the line. Thoughts? These are only a few of ~150 1. 2. 3. 4. They still need some clean-up. Wish I had a whitebox to make this all easier but meh. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

06-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
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Kaleo55 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philly Member #5754 My Ride: 95 240SX iTrader: (0)	You need to work on your lighting a bit, a good 12 x 12 softbox as a key light will work good. In addition, you should bounce some light back in with reflectors (white/silver/gold) whatever looks good. The top surfaces look flat and not crisp the detail is going away because you're shooting wide open. If you're using hot lights use a longer exposure and adjust your white balance. If you're going to crop the image and place it in different background, apply a 1 point feather to your selection, it will help to the soften the image and not look so artificial. Probably should add a subtle drop shadow back in as well, so it's not so flat looking.

06-10-2009, 02:02 PM	#8
ikozhukhin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philly Member #2127 iTrader: (0)	A white table cloth and some work lights would probably do it for you on these. If you still have acess to the products just reshoot so that you can use some type of background instead of having them float in space. As for the cutting them out, learn to use the pen tool instead of laso, you'll have much smoother edges. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-oGi...toshop_part_1/ that should give you a good idea on where to start with it. __________________ -----Igor----- My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-10-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	the edges are really rough. make yourself a lightbox and you'll have much better results i think. plus the shots need to have a shadow somewhere, which none of these have. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

06-15-2009, 09:57 PM	#11
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06-15-2009, 11:22 PM	#13
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06-16-2009, 10:17 AM	#16
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	lol keep thinking we get our info from google. shut. the **. up. if you dont think those product shots look like *, or think that a lightbox is not the way to go, then you should reconsider calling yourself a "pro". you have in no way, shape, or form conducted yourself as a professional since joining this site. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex Last edited by 97TurboDSM; 06-16-2009 at 10:20 AM.*

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