katybeth
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posted on December 13, 2000 11:00:05 AM new
Hello, I desperately need some help taking pictures of a set of china dinnerware. I have been working over 2 hrs trying to get the glare and shadows off. I have tried inside and outside, flash and no flash, I have made numerous adjustments to my brightness and exposure buttons and nothing seems to help. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Shirley
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zzgold
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posted on December 13, 2000 11:03:04 AM new
what type/brand camers are you using?
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zzgold
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posted on December 13, 2000 11:03:09 AM new
[ edited by zzgold on Dec 13, 2000 11:03 AM ]
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cajunatpassmore
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posted on December 13, 2000 11:03:33 AM new
Shirley,
I don't know if I can help much, but have you tried going into a room with just sunlight coming in. Then maybe putting something white under the dishes, like maybe a towel or a sheet. I have found that works good for me on certain things. I wish you luck, I know how frustrating it can be.
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katybeth
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posted on December 13, 2000 11:09:02 AM new
I'm using a Sony Mavica mvc-fd73. It's fairly new and have only had it since last February. I can take fairly good pictures of everything except shiny dishes. Yes, I'm using a white towel as a background and I've used a dark room as well as a well lighted room and Im very frustrated because I need to get these dishes on ebay today. Thanks!
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rancher24
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posted on December 13, 2000 11:48:16 AM new
katybeth....I always use a dark backround & no flash..I have overhead lighting...
Try shooting from an angle, NOT directly in front of the dishes..off to one side or another until you see no glare...If you still can't get them 100%, do the best you can & in the item description explain where the location of the glare marks...
~ Rancher
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uglimouse
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posted on December 13, 2000 12:10:23 PM new
I've had the same problem at times. White dishes are the worst ! I try 4 things :
1) Use a low auto-flash but set objects in front of a window. Angle camera slightly down and to the side. The flash becomes less bright , adjusting to the light hitting it from the window (Sony Mavica ).
2) Dangle a strip of fine white nylon , as used in sheer curtains e.g. , in front of , but not absolutely flush with , the flash area .
3) Zoom the object , so that you can stand further away with the flash.
4) Using a a poorly lit background , aim a rubberneck reading lamp , 60-75 watt bulb , from the side ,so the light hits item without glare . Then use low auto flash . This often seems to counteract flash glare, and avoids color washout , lending a warm tone.
I often don't know which way will work best. It really is trial and error. Without flash , I put them on a North East facing windowsill in natural light , and then increase brightness etc. from photosuite program. Sunlight seems to be the most difficult , it washes out color.
Best of luck
uglimouse
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HJW
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posted on December 13, 2000 12:12:42 PM new
The problem is probably caused by direct
lighting. Bouncing the light will soften the
light and prevent shadows and bright spots.
Definately don't use the flash.
There is a good description of how to do this
on http://www.auctionwatch.com/mesg/read.html?num=2&thread=294368
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HJW
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posted on December 13, 2000 02:41:27 PM new
With the "no flash advice", I did not mean to contradict the post above
by uglimouse.
I was referring to full flash.
Helen
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pab53
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posted on December 13, 2000 02:43:39 PM new
Shooting from an angle so the flash doesn't reflect off the item works well for me on anything that the flash can bounce off of. Sometimes I shoot from quite an extreme angle. It's worth it to get a clear picture.
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virakech
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posted on December 13, 2000 05:49:00 PM new
getting the light to either angle or bounce onto the item is usually best...just think of getting a picture taken at Olan Mills...their lights are directed onto a white 'umbrella' and this then directs it softly onto the subject.
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pocono
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posted on December 13, 2000 09:05:45 PM new
This might help a lot of you folks with your lighting questions. Don't get much easier then this. Hope it works for ya.
http://auctionbytes.com/Yellow_Pages/Pictips/pictips.html
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abacaxi
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posted on December 14, 2000 03:28:00 AM new
Don't use flash on shiny things. Take them
outside, to the shady side of the house and shoot in that diffused light.
Inside, aim TWO lights at the dish from either side, at an angle, and have the camera between the two lights. The glare will mostly bounce back at the lights and not into the camera.
OR ... aim the lights white surfaces so it bounces onto the dishes.
OR ... the photographer trick for killing glare on something is to spray it lightly with cheap hairspray for a slightly matte fniish. Don't do this on fine antique china, but it works well.
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katybeth
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posted on December 14, 2000 08:16:51 AM new
Thanks to everyone for your help. I worked on taking pics yesterday till I became so nervous and frustrated that I gave up. Will try again today and try to get my pics presentable. Happy Holidays, Shirley
jewel-t on Ebay.
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xardon
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posted on December 14, 2000 02:39:49 PM new
While browsing the dinnerware listings on eBay recently, I came upon an auction description that stated the "dishes may appear somewhat dull due to a special photographic dulling spray, the actual dishes are quite shiny." (not an exact quote, BTW).
I don't know much about photography but it does appear that a product exists that may solve your problem.
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abacaxi
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posted on December 14, 2000 06:56:44 PM new
"special photographic dulling spray" is available for $$ and the same effect can be had with CHEAP hairspray for a lot less.
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