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12/06/2007 11:14:09 PM · #1 |
So i would like to make a softbox and I reckon i can figure out the framing with some wire or old hangers and a white sheet but is there any particular kind of light i should use?
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12/06/2007 11:17:55 PM · #2 |
Light Box? Here is a link for one I built and serves me well. I did not permanently glue the PVC pipe so that I can bend it flat for storage (my tip for making this).
Edit to say I just use very bright desk lamps through a white sheet.
Light Box
Message edited by author 2007-12-06 23:18:55. |
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12/06/2007 11:18:56 PM · #3 |
That's a light tent, Kat :-P Still a cool design though.
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12/06/2007 11:23:28 PM · #4 |
| When you go to the link it says "Light Box / Light Tent" so we are both right :-P |
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12/06/2007 11:23:49 PM · #5 |
How big do you want to make this thing and what are your plans for it?
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12/06/2007 11:30:01 PM · #6 |
probably mostly headshot/portrait type stuff, and frankly i dont know how big it should be
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12/06/2007 11:34:07 PM · #7 |
I'd go about 3' x 4' for portrait work. Maybe 4' x 6' if you want to do full body.
You have to consider heat, so I'm thinking compact fluorescents. You can get daylight balanced bulbs, maybe about 8 of them in a 3x4 bank?
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12/06/2007 11:41:19 PM · #8 |
that is why you're the man leroy!
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12/07/2007 12:19:49 AM · #9 |
| Sorry I wasn't much of a help .. I'm way behind times these days and trying to catch up. |
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12/07/2007 12:37:24 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Katmystiry:
Sorry I wasn't much of a help .. I'm way behind times these days and trying to catch up. |
LOL i appreciate the help, that is a good idea too, maybe i'll make both
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01/04/2008 01:21:45 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Katmystiry:
Sorry I wasn't much of a help .. I'm way behind times these days and trying to catch up. |
Yes you were. I just made one and its great. Saved tons of money too. Thanks for the link.
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01/04/2008 01:28:56 PM · #12 |
check out  surfdabbler he has some pics on making one.......hope this helps
home made stuff
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01/04/2008 03:20:41 PM · #13 |
If you run a search, you should find the posts I made about building one. It fits Speedlights, and was made from a pop-up mesh tent that goes over picnic dishes, covered with two layers of fabric, with a diffusor panel in front.
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