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Studio lighting for motorcycles?
Lots of chrome. I'm planning to shoot against white muslin and surrounding the shooting area with white sheets (like a giant tent). Does this make sense? I want the reflections from the chrome to be light and even...don't want to reflect everything in the garage. Jan 17 08 08:26 am Link 
Photographer Posts: 468 Dumont d'Urville - permanent station of France, Sector claimed by France, Antarctica A monochrome environment will help but you will also need large and very diffused lights. Consider painting with light, using a light wand. Some of the best motorbike shots are done with this method. There's a great demo video for this technique on bikes, but I don't recall the title or name of photographer. Tip, make sure the bike is photographed with it's lights on. It gives the shot more drama. Jan 17 08 08:44 am Link Neil A wrote: thanks. I have 2 big softboxes. Jan 17 08 08:47 am Link Theory it sounds right. If ceiling is white try bouncing some light down as well. - High Key with Muslin is tough, am sure most that have the room are using the vinyl white to prevent the wrinkles etc. Jan 17 08 08:48 am Link They don't get any better then this guy..... Darryl is a great guy, went to one of his Seminars and you'll be surprised how simple his lighting methods are..... https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=23861 http://www.darrylbriggs.com/ Jan 17 08 08:52 am Link Cliff Evans wrote: If the muslin has wrinkles it will show in the chrome unless it blows out. Tenting to a degree is the right idea just make sure the fabric will show no detail or texture. You might also consider lots of 4'x8' foamcore and surround it, overhead too. Jan 17 08 08:53 am Link Thanks guys, all very helpful. Any guidance on where to acquire foamcore? Jan 17 08 08:59 am Link
Photographer Posts: 468 Dumont d'Urville - permanent station of France, Sector claimed by France, Antarctica I get foamcore, white and black, at art supply stores. Jan 17 08 09:04 am Link Neil A wrote: thanks. I think I know what it is...sort of the texture of a cheese doodle? like puffed plastic? Jan 17 08 09:10 am Link TheLoftStudios wrote: you ain't kiddin' Jan 17 08 10:39 am Link Cliff Evans wrote: Foam core is just big 4'x8' sheets of rigid material...white on one side, black on the other usually...gives you big soft bounce boards..or cut boards if you go 'over to the dark side'. Jan 17 08 11:12 am Link You will need reflectors, foam core etc. on the ground angled slightly upward in front of the wheels to kick some highlights into the rims. try to get them close while keeping them out of the shot. Jan 17 08 11:17 am Link and use a small brush to brush baby powder over the tires, they will still look black but will show texture. Jan 17 08 11:20 am Link You can check out my shots and if they are what you are looking for we can discuss how they were set-up Jan 17 08 11:22 am Link RobertMichael wrote: for whitewalls too? Jan 17 08 11:52 am Link andyj54 wrote: thanks, yes, will pm you about floor. Jan 17 08 11:53 am Link |
