SHINY SURFACES

Exercise

photograph a shiny surface and firstly show the reflections caused

by the background.

Use a diffuse such as a tracing paper to cut out these reflections

and show the difference between the two images.

Original set up showing the reflection of

the camera and the background

the next set up shows some the backdrop

diffused by blocking the backdrop with

a white board.

complete diffusion by placing

diffusing paper around the subject

and camera

I did knock the spoon over why

taking the image!

Re shot showing the reflections

blocked by the white diffusion paper

I set up a new image shooting down onto the subject

to show the quality of light and reflection levels

by placing the diffuser over the top of the subject

I set up a more reflected

surface. It was also larger in shape

which meant I required more diffusion.

The initial set up shows there are both

reflections in the foreground and

the background of the subject.

I struggled to get the tracing

paper to stay around the camera

as the object was larger than the

first.

I tried by diffusing the light and placing a

white reflector card on the opposite side

to the light.

I also placed a white backdrop behind the

camera and set up a remote

sync to take the image.

It has diffused the light but the

refection is still noticeable and very

visible in the final image.

COMMENTS

I have now researched this subject more

and have now purchased a diffusion
dome which is used professionally and will
take this image again and will update the
log online when this arrives.

Be aware of all reflections when taking images of

shinny subjects

UPDATED

I now have a diffusion dome and have

now re shot the images

The dome as reduced the reflections and

has allowed to take proper images

I will now use the tent in assignment 4

when photographing the object for colour.

This soft light will enhance the colour of the

subject and will allow me to capture full

tone and colour saturation as the light

will not burn out the colour of the object.