Thursday, January 21, 2016

DIY Lightbox: Capture professional photos in your own bedroom!!


Lately there's been a lot of post about DIY Lightbox
where people can EASILY make a light studio at home
taking photos with professional feels~
Great techniques~ Great equipments~
Nah~~~~~
I was thinking it's truly convenient to make one for myself
Since I've joined Doterra for a while, I'll be taking a lot images on those oils or package =P
So~
 taaadaaaa~~~

MY SUPER LOW BUDGET LIGHTBOX

It's really quite simple
the process is straightforward
Here's the website that I refer to:
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/

BUT, I didn't really follow 100% on the procedure due to lack of some material
and I replace with others...
Nevermind~ Let's talk about it~

  FIRST STEP : SEARCH  

Find a simple, recycled empty box
(Preferable a square box with length approximately 40~50cm


  SECOND STEP : CUT  

Cut 4 sides of square box faces with about 2 inches on its perimeter
*** For my own method, you can just cut one side***
*** I'll explain at bottom***

For an extra work, I used A4 white paper to cover all pillars
So that when light is directed on the box, it can be partially reflected back on the object
Reducing shadows in the captured image



  THIRD STEP : BACKGROUND  

This is quite an important steps because all we want is the DAMN white background behind!!
Measure the exact size of manila card and lean it inside
REMEMBER NOT TO BEND THE EDGE IN THE MIDDLE OF MANILA CARD
You won't like to see a line in your photo
This white background gives you an infinity feel in your studio



  LAST STEP : COVER UP  

Use manila card/white paper to cover up the other two sides of hole
Actually in the reference's procedure, they're using wax paper to cover up the hole
because they're using light diffusion to spread the light inside the lightbox
Well~ I've round all over Penang and I couldn't find a single wax paper
so~ I just use white paper
Instead of light diffusion, I believe I'm using light reflection to makes the similar effect in the DIY lightbox
Anyway, the result doesn't seem that bad~ hehe



MY "PROFESSIONAL" PHOTOS







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Btw, I accidentally cut my finger when I was doing the lightbox >,<
So~
PERFECT TIME to test on my Doterra essential oils
For cut, I've used Lavender, Melaleuca and Frankincense to apply on the cut
Before I apply, the blood is actually flowing non-stop and it's quite pain =.=
After apply, I myself is surprised with the effect because this is the first time I use essential oils on injury (All the while, I was reading on articles on the benefits of oil on injuries)

The blood STOP FLOWING OUT
The pain EVENTUALLY FADES AWAY
It's quite amazing and it makes me wanna put slightly more belief on the oils
And that is how they get their name
HOME ESSENTIALS KIT
As it is indeed necessary useful at home




Thank you for your time =)