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Shooting a Large Diorama
Posted by jibber on Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:07 AM

Ive just finished a very large and tedious diorama thats approx 34 X 22. Its a lot like building a boat in the basement forgetting how I'm going to get it out, I really never gave much thought about shooting it. All I have is a Sony Cyber Shot but for the most part a lot of light and room. For all the years I've done this photography has always taken a back seat to building. 

Terry

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: Fox Lake, Il., USA
Posted by spiralcity on Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:23 AM

If you can, buy some artifical light sources. Ebay sells some pretty cheap Chinese stuff that should work for you. Artifical light does not have to be harsh. Gels and reflectors of a gold color will add plenty of warmth.

 

This link may shed some light on the subject. Wink

http://www.lighting-essentials.com/using-gold-reflectors-for-effect/

And, the Golden Rule.

http://www.lensdiaries.com/photo-tips/photography-reflectors-the-golden-rule/

 

These are flash/modeling lights. Low wattage modeling light 75 watts. These are 70.00 each with free shipping. You can probaly find used heads such as these for half the price. It's one option, there are plenty more.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GODOX-Mini-Pioneer-Pro-120W-Photo-Strobe-Flash-Studio-Lighting-Light-Lamp-Head-/272013974051?var=&hash=item3f554bda23:m:mDkJpGuyRqH8843nH_EF3lw

 

 

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    September 2012
Posted by GMorrison on Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:59 AM

34x22 what?

Inches, feet, yards, meters? This must really be something, show us what you've got even if you haven't sorted out the lighting yet.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

  • Member since
    January 2013
Posted by jibber on Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:02 PM

Very useful I'll look into these products. 

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    January 2013
Posted by jibber on Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:03 PM

Inches.

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, February 21, 2016 11:06 AM

I suggest you ask also in the Photographing Models forum, just below this.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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