Photograhing CDs - any tips?
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I need to do a couple of product shots that includes the CD. Any tips on how to take a good photo of a CD - obviously flash is out as the surface is reflective but how do I get the classic "rainbow effect" ? '--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
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I need to do a couple of product shots that includes the CD. Any tips on how to take a good photo of a CD - obviously flash is out as the surface is reflective but how do I get the classic "rainbow effect" ? '--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
You may be able to use some sort of bounce flash. I have also heard of a thing called a "light box" (or something similar) basically some white sheets you form a box around your object with the sheets and shoot the flash through the sheets (i think this is how it works - I have never actually taken a product shot before) Maybe one of the pro photographers can help out? I am only a beginner. Chris.
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You may be able to use some sort of bounce flash. I have also heard of a thing called a "light box" (or something similar) basically some white sheets you form a box around your object with the sheets and shoot the flash through the sheets (i think this is how it works - I have never actually taken a product shot before) Maybe one of the pro photographers can help out? I am only a beginner. Chris.
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Bounced flash, light boxes and other diffuse light sources are the exact opposite of what is needed for the rainbow effect. Use a spot light from the side and experiment with the placement for best effect.
Those 2 sentences just ooze confidence. I vote you 5 and recommend your advice is followed over mine :) (of course photoshop can also provide a nice rainbow effect) Chris.
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Bounced flash, light boxes and other diffuse light sources are the exact opposite of what is needed for the rainbow effect. Use a spot light from the side and experiment with the placement for best effect.
I agree with the spot light for the rainbow effect (located several meters away) but a light box may be still very useful (at the same time) for removing all the unwanted room reflections from the surface of the CD. For a different effect, how about a laser instead of the spotlight? Never tried it - just an idea.