lundi 22 juin 2015

The simplest way to Make a Light Box with Paper

By Michael Zhang


There are several methods to make an easy light box at home employing a few materials that are both cheap and straightforward to put together yourself. Professional home studio kits can be expensive.

1: Paper

Knowing how to make alight box with paper is relatively easy and simple. To start, you'll need 3 sheets of white A4 paper. White works best since it reflects the light better than other colors and it'll flood your photograph area with the most light. As a result, your photos will appear more pro.

2: Folding

Take two pieces of paper and fold them both in half. Assemble them together by attaching one folded half to the folded half the other sheet. This can be done without or with tape. In my set-up, I didnt use any tape and the paper provided enough support by itself. Stand the folded sheets up together on a table or desk upright so that there are three sides. You could also set in on the floor if that angle is more handy when you add the light.

3: Background

Your DIY photography studio is virtually prepared. Next, take your 3rd bit of paper and attach it to where the folded areas meet on the other 2 sheets. Again, tape application is optional here too. Curve the bit of paper slightly in order that it forms a smooth background for your lightboxes . It might take some adjusting, but the result should look like the picture below.

4: Light

With your mini studio assembled, now all that you need is to set up your light in the appropriate area. It works best if the light is nearer to the light box in order that it floods the whole area; nevertheless feel free to experiment. The proximity relies on the intensity of the bulb. You can use a florescent or incandescent light bulbâ€"just do not forget to set the correct white balance in your camera before snapping anything.

5: Photograph object

Finally, the ultimate step is to take some pictures Since the surface area is little, you're going to need to find smaller objects that may fit in the space. It's an ideal size for stuff like fruit, coins, stationary, small plants or other tiny objects for product photography. The DIY light box is quite handy for both hobbyists and photograph enthusiasts alike.




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