MyStudio® Tips & Techniques for Product Photography: Glass

[JESERGATUNO]

buenas fotos

[dinesh5329]

how to make paper stand can u tell m plz

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@dinesh5329 - it depends on the size of the paper and just how rigid it is. The best way usually is to simply put something behind the piece of paper, smaller than the paper itself so it doesn't show, and prop it up. If it is a very small piece of paper maybe try using some positioning wax which is what we use to make things like rings and coins stand up. I hope that helps.

[HottesapplepieUSA]

Love your idea i make my own jewelry line i will take this idea and learn how make a great picture like u guy have....thank you so much for the info.

[ShinyCard255]

Gotta love when people think they are photographers with point and shoot cameras...

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@ShinyCard255 - thanks for the comment. Using a point and shoot was intentional in this video to show that high quality photos can be achieved quite easily with the MyStudio photo studio. If we had used the 5d mk ii it would be too easy to say that the camera is what made the photos look good. Obviously you would get even better results with a prosumer or pro DSLR. Thanks for the comment though.

[ShinyCard255]

@mystudiobyprocyc High quality photos with a point and shoot?! Don't make me laugh. DSLRs shoot raw, which is better than JPEGs from a point and shoot. And it's not the camera that makes the photographer good, it's if they actually know what they are doing to achieve the best shot they can get, essentially knowing how to use light properly. If you can't use light properly, you are a poor photographer

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@ShinyCard255 - You are right, but not everyone has a DSLR.

[wasabifoto]

Appreciate to your share, hope can see much more videos. :)

[memphianmike]

I have shot prdoucts and jewelry for a local retail store before as well...Getting the White Background to pop is a challenge...I end up having to photoshop it most of the time. The client is always pleased with the shoot...There must be an easier way tho!

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@memphianmike - Yes, that is definitely always the challenge, and with shiny objects like jewelry it can be especially difficult. The key (no pun intended) is to 1.) make sure your white balance is correct and 2.) make sure to properly expose the product by using manual settings rather than letting your camera set the exposure in one of the Auto modes. The reason for this is that in the camera "sees" all the white in the background and assumes it is light and ends up underexposing the image.

[Joooodey]

You have a nice studio

[dedo2u]

I think you have to work on your White Balance.

But still great video.

[movania89]

what if i put slight darker background ? since there were not enough details coming out ?

and is it necessory to put white background ?

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@movania89 - The MyStudio MS20 and MS32 products were created for people who specifically desire a white background. You can certainly shoot against a darker background if you so desire, and it can be easier to bring out detail that way. This video shows how you can still get great photos using the MS20 with a white background by backlighting the object and using the reflectors to direct light onto the front - similar to shooting in sunlight with the sun at the subject's back. Hope that helps

[gfdengine204]

Thank you!

[gfdengine204]

Where did you get your background from?

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@gfdengine204 - The background is part of the "MyStudio MS20 Photo Studio Kit." It can be purchased at Amazon, B&H Photo or Adorama. The background itself can also be purchased separately - the part # is "MS20CYC."

[davidtejones]

what kind of back ground is that? is it plastic or cloth? how much is it?

[mystudiobyprocyc]

it is one piece of thermo-formed plastic. It is very light weight and durable and if it gets dirty you can wash it off with a damp cloth or sponge and some SoftScrub or similar cleaner.

[designsbydevo]

i have this but am at a loss as to how i get the background to come out pure white in pix. i have a canon sd780-any idea what the white balance or any other changes in programming i should put it on?

[davidtejones]

@designsbydevo have you tried adjusting the white balance? or maybe you ev is too low.

[mystudiobyprocyc]

@designsbydevo - try checking out the "Camera Tips & Settings" document which you can get on the Pro Cyc website. Go to the MS20 page and you will see it.

[DesignsbyWenda]

Very helpful thanks ;)