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Tutorial 2: More light in the shadows.

posted by brokenarts, Dec 29, 2005 11:38 AM — 17 comments

You can use a white sheet of paper to reflect the light and brighten the dark zones of your object.

See the images below: in the second picture I've used a white sheet of paper to light up the dark side of the cup.



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1. posted by pablosxc, Dec 30, 2005 1:05 AM

Simple and effective. Just as it should to be.


2. posted by Margo, Dec 30, 2005 3:00 AM

Neat Idea. Excellent for not such advanced photographers.
Thank you!


3. posted by rwbronco, Dec 30, 2005 7:54 AM

ahh, reflective lighting, I assume you could use another secondary light source, but that might create more shadows. thanks for the simple reminder!


4. posted by grants, Dec 30, 2005 3:59 PM

excellent idea!


5. posted by n_yfe, Jan 6, 2006 11:29 AM

excellent tip. thanks


6. posted by piter2k, Jan 9, 2006 2:05 AM

very good tip... THANKS


7. posted by Webworm, Jan 12, 2006 12:08 AM

Aluminium foil is useful too, it gives stronger reflection and the light is easier to control. Sometimes reflection it is too strong. You can soften it by wrinkling the foil carefully.


8. posted by leonbidon, Jan 16, 2006 6:38 PM

I like these easy and simple tutorials, all very helpfull, thanks.


9. posted by Willymann, Jan 18, 2006 2:01 AM

Muchas gracias, tip very good!


10. posted by ameenullah, May 5, 2006 8:39 AM

Nice tip.!!


11. posted by mr_larson, May 7, 2006 6:09 AM

Wow, it makes a huge difference.

Thanks!


12. posted by arsel, Jul 1, 2006 11:37 AM

Its very important note for beginners. Have nice photos!


13. posted by beesbusy, Aug 1, 2006 11:33 AM

great idea


14. posted by hayatee, Feb 23, 2009 2:36 PM

The first tutorial I read in this site :D Love the tip, thanks!


15. posted by escan, Aug 19, 2010 11:26 AM

Thanks!!


16. posted by iamabdus, Oct 22, 2010 1:45 PM

Great idea!

Designer blog and tutorials
http://www.iamabdus.com/blog/


17. posted by linfo, Jan 15, 2012 2:00 PM

good

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