Ah, gotcha. The place I started was with three articles posted on CamospecsOnline. Sounguru put together a great article that covers backdrops, lighting, and camera settings. It is an excellent starting place for anyone who wants to take better photos of their projects.
camospecs.com/Article.asp
Part one may not seem relevant but it is short and still worth the read. Parts two and three are accessible at the end of each article.