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This is a discussion on Reflective shots within the Critiques forums, part of the Photography & Fine art photography category; This is more so a help critique than an actual critique. This is another helmet, not done yet but I ...

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    This is more so a help critique than an actual critique. This is another helmet, not done yet but I get to shoot it done, hoping tomorrow. I want it good, they will go into a portfolio.

    I need help to not have light reflecting, or limit it. How is this possible? I don't have the equipment like the light box, umbrellas, etc.

    Any tips would be loved!!!! Thanks trina
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    Cool paint job!! :-)

    I've seen a number of processes/websites etc. on how to make a DIY (Do It Yourself) lightbox, cheaply. I've been meaning to experiment with that, but just haven't had a chance yet. I wonder if anyone here has given it a go?

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    Would a light box help with the refections?
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    We ahve athread or two here somewhere about lightboxes and a couple of us have given it a go. I made one out of coreflute but had to strengthen the open side with some aluminium strips as I made a decent size box that runs 4 flouro lights.

    Kat ... a lightbox would definitely help ... it's loads of diffused light you need to stop the lights reflecting so much.

    I wonder if a polarizer would help in your situation?

    You may be able to put the helmet further from the lights and use a longer exposure too.

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    Light box it will be then. Now to find the materials I need.. Thanks..I wasn't sure how they worked or for what in that matter.
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    You will need to build a big ligthbox to accommodate a helmet. And if you do that ... you need a lot of light and diffusing to kill all shadow and highlights.

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    I can't believe I'm going to make a suggestion here because I know nothing, but would putting a white sheet with a light behind it work to diffuse the light?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bambi View Post
    I can't believe I'm going to make a suggestion here because I know nothing, but would putting a white sheet with a light behind it work to diffuse the light?
    I think it would but it would depend on the sheet and lighting.

    Definitely a big box MA. I've read use white tissue paper and layer on as you see fit. Lighting won't be a problem..lol..if I have to run over and get lights from the garage I will. Harsh but it will be light..

    Nah..I'll try and make it and go from there..may have to try different things but will give it a go!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kat View Post
    I think it would but it would depend on the sheet and lighting.
    Exactly. Translucent papers and plastics work well

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    Softer light will help you as others have suggested.

    A GOBO will also help for specific areas. It's just an opaque material that goes in between the light source and the subject to BLOCK light from hitting specific areas. Can easily be fashioned with a coat hangar, duct tape and some black opaque material like 2-3 sheets of black construction paper.

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