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Like my new light box?
on: April 29, 2007, 02:46:06 AM
Using my intricate plans for a lightbox on SOSAKOnline, I decided to concoct a fancy box for pictures here on Multitool.org.  What do you think?  Cool, or do I need to get out more? :P

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #1 on: April 29, 2007, 02:57:02 AM
Oh, if anyone is intersted, here is a link to the lightbox I was talking about:

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Itemid=35

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #2 on: April 29, 2007, 05:08:47 AM
Nice!! I really like that background pattern! (We'll forgive you for not getting out more....today.)


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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #3 on: April 29, 2007, 05:15:05 AM
What kind of lighting are you using?
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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #4 on: April 29, 2007, 01:06:16 PM
Mostly ambient light (from the skylights in my living room) with a couple of LED equipped MiniMags pointing in opposite corners.  One of the nice things about using paper rather than something more solid is that it lets in a certain amount of room light without having a specific source that would create heavy shadows.

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #5 on: April 29, 2007, 01:07:35 PM
I thought this might be handy in the future as we get bigger and folks may start to use our pictures elsewhere.  It might be a bit less effective than using a watermark, but I like it.

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #6 on: April 29, 2007, 04:12:34 PM
Those are definitely some of the crispest, clearest tool pictures I've seen. And the nice wallpaper is just icing on the cake!
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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #7 on: April 29, 2007, 04:28:27 PM
You should see the originals...

These ones are a mere 850x639.  The originals, in all their 6+ mp beauty are 2832x2128!  I reduced these by 70% to post them.

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #8 on: April 29, 2007, 04:30:45 PM
Here's 850x639 of the original size...

Damn I love this new camera!

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #9 on: April 29, 2007, 04:38:39 PM
hmmm..make sure you wash that corkscrew before using it again...there appears to be a speck of microbacteria up near the tip.
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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #10 on: April 29, 2007, 05:05:06 PM
Yeah... really does make it look dirty, doesn't it?  I think I need to soak everything in Barbasol when it's not in use!

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #11 on: April 29, 2007, 05:10:28 PM
Just think, the next generation of digital cameras will be so good, we'll probably be able to check inspect the microstructure of the metal itself.   :D
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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #12 on: April 29, 2007, 10:22:46 PM
Pics look great!  I will quickly tire of the background, I'm afraid.

OT...  I need one of those GATCO Frogs!

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #13 on: April 29, 2007, 10:42:43 PM
For $5, everyone needs one of those Gatco Frogs!

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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #14 on: April 30, 2007, 12:19:38 AM
...and a good source for a $5 GATCO Frog would be?
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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #15 on: April 30, 2007, 12:24:43 AM
Quote from: NutSAK on April 30, 2007, 12:19:38 AM
...and a good source for a $5 GATCO Frog would be?

Gatco Frog discussion going on here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1143.0.html

The tool itself is available here: http://www.timberlineknives.com/product/premiums.mgi?mgiToken=26F8F2038CA602C23F

It is indeed an interesting looking gadget.
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Re: Like my new light box? I use a light "TENT"
Reply #16 on: July 06, 2007, 02:15:24 AM
DIY Light Tent for $10 +/- 
( I made on of these and it makes photography a lot easier and with different colored backgrounds you can enhance the picture w/o a lot of work).

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"Digital Desktop Studio Photography."

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Setting Up a Table-top Studio

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FREE 126 page Digital Photograhy book ( L/S of page there is a LINK)


Over the years I have purchased several of Dennis Curtin's books and find them filled with useful information.


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Re: Like my new light box?
Reply #17 on: July 06, 2007, 01:56:12 PM
Thanks for the links- I am going to have to check those out.  I am always interested in finding new ways to upgrade my shutter-buggery.  Usually I stick to the Dummies books since they seem to be just about right for my comprehension level!

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