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Don’t Point a Light at Shiny Objects, Understand How to Photograph Reflective Surfaces

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Learn How To Photograph Shiny Objects in this Laws of Light Product Lighting Tutorial. Reflective surfaces are different than anything else you'll photograph in that it really doesn't need light shined at it. If you shine a light straight at the shiny metal, it doesn't light it. It's like a mirror and it reflects everything around it. So take a look a this step by step tutorial on how to light shiny metal! Westcott FJ Wireless Products - https://www.fjwestcott.com/collections/fj-wireless-flash-system-lighting?sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott Fj400 - https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj400-strobe-400ws-with-ac-dc-battery?_pos=3&_sid=865150e37&_ss=r&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott FJ-X3 M Universal Wireless Flash Trigger https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/fj-x3-m-wireless-universal-flash-trigger?_pos=1&_psq=universal+tri&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott Rapid Box Switch 3' x 4' Soft Box- https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/rapid-box-switch-3x4?sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Westcott 7" Reflector and 10 degree grid - https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/55-degree-wide-umbrella-reflector-with-honeycomb-grids?_pos=1&_psq=7%22+reflector&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Tamron 35-150mm f/2.2.8 Lens: B&H - https://bhpho.to/408G4OQ Amazon - https://amzn.to/3DiRG82 Black/White Fill Cards - https://amzn.to/3ja5CKM Rosco # 3202 Full Blue CTB Color Conversion Gel Filter (20 x 24" Sheet): https://bhpho.to/3kDfbSQ A-clamps (Spring Clamp): B&H - https://bhpho.to/405X0W4 Amazon - https://amzn.to/409EqfG Sony a7R III A Camera: B&H - https://bhpho.to/3Y5QxJ7 Amazon - https://amzn.to/3Y4ogTd Fotopro E6L Eagle Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Gimbal Head: B&H - https://bhpho.to/3XRQkJg Amazon - https://amzn.to/3WBddQc Time Stamps: 00:00 How To Light Shiny Metal 00:10 Placing the soft box 01:12 Avoid looking plastic 01:37 Create a gradation on product 02:22 Adding reflectors 03:06 Add light across to open up shadows 03:43 Light details with bounce light 04:13 Add gradation with black card 04:57 Create dimension with black card 05:31 Use putty to angle product to get details 06:09 Adjust cross light to minimize light on background 06:19 Adjust shadows in Photoshop 06:41 Lighting Breakdown - Recap 07:17 Pay attention to angle of incidence 07:47 Adding and subtracting light SHOW US SOME LOVE! SUBSCRIBE! Subscribe to The Slanted Lens and get new videos every Thursday http://bit.ly/1RgdYoM SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR WESTCOTT: https://www.fjwestcott.com/?sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Support The Slanted Lens by shopping our affiliate links: B&H: Weekly Photography Deals & More: https://bhpho.to/2AxlpH2 Amazon: http://amzn.to/1T7Z20D Follow The Slanted Lens- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theslantedlens Twitter: https://twitter.com/theslantedlens Instagram: https://instagram.com/theslantedlens Visit the webpage: http://theslantedlens.com Visit our SPONSORS Tamron Lenses: http://bit.ly/2mZgkoz SKB: http://www.skbcases.com/ Westcott: https://www.fjwestcott.com/?sca_ref=2860291.nGJy3bTrXJ Datacolor: https://www.datacolor.com/ Triple Scoop Music: http://www.triplescoopmusic.com TSL Store: http://theslantedlens.com/tsl-store/ --- GEAR USED: Canon C200 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FJaH8d Amazon: https://amzn.to/34aYAbJ Canon 24-70 2.8 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2OCKjgl Amazon: https://amzn.to/2O871PH Sony A7 RIII B&H: https://bhpho.to/2DZYHut Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QFH0Zu Canon EOS R B&H: https://bhpho.to/2roExVE Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QEnk8s Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 G2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J2wp4j Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KCVw0v Tamron 28-75 2.8 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2FsWNno Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KJ3rcD Tamron 17-28 2.8 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ItePur Amazon: https://amzn.to/37qnWVh Spyder Color Checker B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JgfPCz Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eofTeb Sennheiser G4 Wireless Lav B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BrOeei Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Mreesc Discounts: 15% off Lens Pro To Go www.lensprotogo.com Use Discount Code: SLANTEDLENS15 $10 off Luminar by Skylum https://macphun.evyy.net/c/2073517/645023/3255 Use Discount Code: LuminarTSL10 __ The Slanted Lens is a photography and video YouTube channel where we feature photography and lighting tutorials, camera reviews, photo and video related product reviews and industry business tips. Our founder, Jay P. Morgan, has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director/DP in the Los Angeles area for more than 30 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work. Jay P has also taught college level photography and video courses for many years. He is happy to share his knowledge with you. Join us by subscribing and asking questions that we are happy to answer!

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