Horological Hue

seraphe · 10th September 2008

New to forum and planning to get a DSLR to explore photography more. (Still contemplating between 450D, D60 or E-520... but that's another story)

This was taken with Fujifilm FinePix F10 and a homemade light-box. Post processed with Photoshop to adjust level and contrast. I welcome all c&c.

flipfreak · 10th September 2008

nice watch. pic seems abit on the noisy side. can consider including the strap but needs abit of cleaning up in PP though. can see the PP making the lit area of the sapphire "breaking up".

seraphe · 10th September 2008

Originally Posted by flipfreak

nice watch. pic seems abit on the noisy side. can consider including the strap but needs abit of cleaning up in PP though. can see the PP making the lit area of the sapphire "breaking up".

Thanks for the comment

I do realize the grainy noise of this shot, which is why I'm thinking of moving ahead to DSLR. As for the strap, it's there. Black strap against black background that is why it's invisible.

I'm still exploring lighting and positioning possibilities to get better 'reflections' off the sapphire and polished steel surfaces. Any tip?

flipfreak · 10th September 2008

Originally Posted by seraphe

Thanks for the comment I do realize the grainy noise of this shot, which is why I'm thinking of moving ahead to DSLR. As for the strap, it's there. Black strap against black background that is why it's invisible.

I'm still exploring lighting and positioning possibilities to get better 'reflections' off the sapphire and polished steel surfaces. Any tip?

a bigger sensor definitely means lesser noise for such photos. i can see the strap but it might look better if u can include more of it.

no tips on product photography from me because i am a noob as well. u need to play around with the flash position to minimise the amt of reflection off the sapphire.

i assisted a shoot for a de grisogono Meccanico dG and the flash was reflecting back inside the case and causing all sorts of funny reflection from the inside.

it will be easier to use a light tent for watches.

inckurei · 10th September 2008

looks pretty good on my monitor, cant really see much noise...
perhaps the only nip is the hour hand position, the M is blocked slightly...

great work for a nice watch!

10th September 2008	#1
seraphe New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Horological Hue New to forum and planning to get a DSLR to explore photography more. (Still contemplating between 450D, D60 or E-520... but that's another story) This was taken with Fujifilm FinePix F10 and a homemade light-box. Post processed with Photoshop to adjust level and contrast. I welcome all c&c. Last edited by seraphe; 10th September 2008 at 04:15 PM. Reason: Photo resized for easier viewing

10th September 2008	#2
flipfreak Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,321	Re: Horological Hue nice watch. pic seems abit on the noisy side. can consider including the strap but needs abit of cleaning up in PP though. can see the PP making the lit area of the sapphire "breaking up". __________________ My Portfolio \| My Blog

10th September 2008	#5
inckurei Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jurong East Posts: 700	Re: Horological Hue looks pretty good on my monitor, cant really see much noise... perhaps the only nip is the hour hand position, the M is blocked slightly... great work for a nice watch! __________________ =D deviantART \| Butterflies Of Singapore!