Light Sequence #1
The following sequence of images will demonstrate how each light is accenting the weapon. Please pay special attention on how each light when strategically positioned creates a specular highlight on specific parts of the weapon. Here are sample images with specifics regarding the light modifiers used and watt seconds required in order to achieve this stunning image.
Light #1
Light Placement: Slightly behind and overhead
Light #4
Light #5
Light #6
Light #7
Target Shot
Final Image After Photoshop
I do very minimal work in Photoshop. In order to reduce my work flow, I strongly feel that doing it with lighting and in the camera at time of capture is the best way. Here are the basics tools that I use Photoshop for.
Light #1
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Light Output: 1000 w/s
Light Modifier: Aurora Stripdome w/ lower Tri-Reflector for under illumination
Purpose: Illuminates top portion of weapon and accents lower ribs of weapon
Light #2
Light Placement: Left of weapon
Light Output: 500 w/s
Light Modifier: Fine grid spot
Purpose: Illuminates lower front portion of weapon
Light #3
Light Placement: Front left of weapon
Light Output: 379 w/s
Light Modifier: Fine grid spot
Purpose: Illuminates barrel tip, flashlight, front handguard, front handgrip and leading edge of magazine
Light #4
Light Placement: Floor Level and to left of weapon
Light Output: 500 w/s
Light Modifier: Fine grid spot
Purpose: Illuminates rear handgrip and trigger area
Light Placement: Front right of weapon
Light Output: 500 w/s
Light Modifier: Snoot
Purpose: Illuminates red dot and nightvision scope area
Light #6
Light Placement: Right rear of weapon
Light Output: 500 w/s
Light Modifier: Fine Grid Spot
Purpose: Illuminates backside of handgrip and buttstock
Light #7
Light Placement: Right rear of weapon
Light Output: 82 w/s
Light Modifier: Coarse Grid Spot
Purpose: Illuminates side of weapon and creates a specular sheen on weapon)
Target Shot
Photographed Target for White Balance
Final Image After Photoshop
I do very minimal work in Photoshop. In order to reduce my work flow, I strongly feel that doing it with lighting and in the camera at time of capture is the best way. Here are the basics tools that I use Photoshop for.
Photoshop:
Clone Stamp Tool in order to remove the suspension fishing lines.
High Pass Sharpening
Layers for inserting my logo "Image by Scott M. Tallyn"
Cropping Tool
Note: For toggling from image to image to see a great visual representation of this sequence, click on any of these images and use your arrow keys to toggle to each image.
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