Hi Everyone!
I have a question regarding photos of beads and jewellery. There are several people on ebay who take the most perfect pictures of their works of art and I have spent so long trying to figure out how they do it and I seriously feel as though I'm going to tear my hair out!
I know how to scan items, but most of the pieces I create are too thick to scan. So I was wondering if y'all had any tips as to how I can make the most of my digital camera!
Thanks everyone! Z.
I can help out here. First, what digital camera do you have?
I want you to know that I don't like digital photos or cameras. They are just not the quality that you can get with 35mm. I do understand that if you need to get them on eBay it's a necessity. I have one myself but it isn't photo grade that I prefer since I have the best cameras in the world for my other stuff.
Does your camera have a macro setting? Does your camera have a lighting setting? These two things will greatly improve your photos if you do have them.
Another thing is most folks set up a make shift studio for their beads and jewelry. I prefer to use white paper and adjust my camera settings to get the optimal photo. I also use natural settings outside. There is nothing like natural lighting for any situation.
When I want to scan something thick I lift the lid up and place two slats of wood about half inch thick along the side of the scanner bed. In my case this wood is part of an embroidery frame. Then I put my things on the bed and rest the scanner lid on top of the wood. I then cover the whole lot with a dark cloth and scan as usual.
I have scanned fresh flowers this way then turned the scan into a cross stitch chart.
I have had some success using a replica of the light box that Kandice made. As we say in UK another Heath Robinson design. LOL Shirley
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Hi Z.
I just submited and article to WC! last night, for approval. It covers basic set up and camera questions. I used the set-up that someone else linked in another answer to you, with some modifications.
My article will also tell you how to lighten and get a white background and edit it out in Photoshop Elements2. Hopefully it will be approved and then I'll post the link to it here.
Thanks you guys! All the info is incredibly helpful! I'm going to give several different methods a try and see which ones work for me.
Starlia, I'm not sure what digital camera I've been using... it actually belongs to my brother so when I can manage to get a hold of it again I'll let you know!
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