How to Improve Your Macro Photography With a Macro Sized Light Box
Find yourself a small sturdy box., Cut off the flaps off of the top., Cut out the four sides of the box, leaving the corners. , Put the diffusion material on the four sides of the box., Make the inside of the box white., Have some type of tripod to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find yourself a small sturdy box.
Something about 10–12 inches (25.4–30.5 cm) square. -
Step 2: Cut off the flaps off of the top.
To make it stay more sturdy, use duct tape to 'finish' off the edges of where you cut. ,, Some suggestions are:
If using something like a store bag, use the material from a single bag.
This helps with the white balance.
Make it possible for one of the long sides to be removed easily. , You could do this a few different ways.
Some are:
Coating the inside with white tape.
Using posterboard, or even a sheet of paper, on the inside of the box to keep it white. ,,, -
Step 3: Cut out the four sides of the box
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Step 4: leaving the corners.
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Step 5: Put the diffusion material on the four sides of the box.
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Step 6: Make the inside of the box white.
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Step 7: Have some type of tripod to support your camera so that it is aiming into the box.
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Step 8: Use whatever light you have available and project it through the diffusion material.
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Step 9: Start shooting.
Detailed Guide
Something about 10–12 inches (25.4–30.5 cm) square.
To make it stay more sturdy, use duct tape to 'finish' off the edges of where you cut. ,, Some suggestions are:
If using something like a store bag, use the material from a single bag.
This helps with the white balance.
Make it possible for one of the long sides to be removed easily. , You could do this a few different ways.
Some are:
Coating the inside with white tape.
Using posterboard, or even a sheet of paper, on the inside of the box to keep it white. ,,,
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