MK2 DIY Photo Lightbox

[BrianI]

Inspired by Paul's DIY Photo Booth:

http://internationalscalemodeller.com/v ... 3d01e6f839

and my previous attempt ending in failure:

http://internationalscalemodeller.com/v ... 3d01e6f839

Here is my MK2 build, along the lines of Paul's.

Materials:

Half dozen A1 sheets of white foam core,
A1 card for backdrop.
Two 2ft fluorescent battens with tubes (I'll change them for daylight tubes as the current tubes are only 4000K)



I was originally going to go for a solid top, then I though it'd be a good idea to be able to shoot from above, so I cut a section out, and reinforced it, then fitted and wired up lights:



Even has it's own on/off switch!



Now to figure out how to attach the rest of the panels, but still allow it to be foldable for storage.

I also need to think how I'm going to achieve side fill lights.

Should I cut squares out from the side panels, add some thin material to diffuse light from my pair of anglepoise lights which I have at either end of my desk.. Or would adding some LED strip lights be better.

[BrianI]

Finished!!



In the end I opted for side windows to allow for diffused light using desk lamps, and I added "walls" to the base and lid to allow the side and rear panels to be slid in and out for easy storage.

And Shaun the Sheep testing it out!

[SergioSolo]

The result is very good! Thanks for sharing

[Twokidsnosleep]

Very very well done
Love the handyman self built stuff
Shaun the Sheep dio is great as well..funny little movie that was

[kiwigav]

Nice setup I might have to run with your idea with mine

[Imran520]

wonderful photos. thanks for sharing.