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Re: Recommendations for shooting paitnings
In reply to iShootWideOpen,
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iShootWideOpen wrote:
I need to photograph nearly 40 paintings varying in sizes from 16"x20" to 5'x8"
I have a Hasselblad H4D 40 with a 100mm lens (no macro) and Canon 5D3 with a 100L Macro.
I know the basics like using a high resolution camera, macro or low distortion lens shot stopped down, keeping the lens the right angle, using a tripod, and looking for reflections, etc..
What about lighting? Do I need to light this with artificial light or use available?
If artificial, what type of set-up?
Thanks!
This recent thread at LuLa brought some lively discussion among people who do a lot of this kind of work.
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/forum/index.php?topic=73552.0
For paintings especially, I use a cross-polarization setup. Two strobes with only reflectors angled at 45 degrees flanking the canvas, Rosco Cinegel polarizers over the strobes, and a circular polarizer on the lens. Orient the cinegel in one direction on both strobes, then dial in the polarizer on the lens to cancel reflections and glare. A color reference for profiling is recommended, e.g., QPCard, X-rite Passport.
But opinions do vary. Read through the discussion I linked to and see what you think.
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