Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The right way to Make a Light Box with Paper

By Michael Zhang


There are a few ways to make a simple light box at home employing a few materials that are both inexpensive and simple to get together yourself. Pro home studio kits can be expensive.

1: Paper

Knowing how to make alight box with paper is relatively simple and straightforward. To start, you'll need 3 sheets of white A4 paper. White works best since it reflects the light better than other colours and it will flood your photo area with the most light. As a result, your pictures will appear more pro.

2: Folding

Take two pieces of paper and fold them both in half. Assemble them together by attaching one folded half to the folded half of the other sheet. This can be done with or without tape. In my setup, I didnt use any tape and the paper provided enough support on its own. Stand the folded sheets up together on a table or desk upright so that there are three sides. You may also set in on the floor if that angle is more handy when you add the light.

3: Background

Your DIY photography studio is virtually ready. Next, take your third scrap of paper and attach it to where the folded areas meet on the other 2 sheets. Again, tape application is optional here as well. Curve the piece of paper a touch in order that it forms a smooth background for your lightboxes . It could take some adjusting, but the result should look like the picture below.

4: Light

With your mini studio assembled, now all you need is to setup your light in the correct area. It works best if the light is nearer to the light box so it floods the entire area; nevertheless be happy to experiment. The proximity relies upon the intensity of the bulb. You need to use a florescent or incandescent light bulbâ€"just remember to set the proper white balance in your camera before snapping anything.

5: Photograph object

Eventually, the final step is to take some pictures Since the surface area is tiny, you're going to need to find smaller objects that will fit in the space. It's an ideal size for stuff like fruit, coins, stationary, tiny plants or other tiny objects for product photography. The DIY light box is quite useful for both hobbyists and photo fans alike.




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