Tin Can
19-Feb-2016, 19:57
Not sure where this should go. But I wanted to avoid commenting on FS/WTB ads, specifically WTB Heavy duty copy stand. I'm trying Oren!
I copy other's artwork, primarily pencil and paper artists.
Over the last 5 years, I have tried many copy stands. I had a Kaiser, meh. Polaroid MP3 DIY converted just like Glennview, click this link (http://www.glennview.com/copy.htm). Worked OK. Then I used a 5x7 Elwood enlarger. Clumsy.
Now I use a 8ft tall Arkay Studio stand with Majestic head and a folding table. I can copy almost anything, with almost anything.
Mostly I do 22X28" paper drawings. I set up the folding table, tape down black foam core, then check square with old steel magnetic copy holder. It has grid lines and paper sizes, I use that to align camera view to grid, once all is square. It's set. Lock wheels. Don't touch it. Use cable release. I use 3 strobes, 2 on the long side, cross bounce off white ceiling, 3rd fills from front and a white foam core bounce card fills the shadow under the camera and mount.
Since end product is Internet digital, I shoot slightly under exposed. Set black in PS off the black foam core and I am getting the best results yet. Color temp I check with a similar paper palette to artwork. I maintain neutral tones with no enhancement of color as these are used to sell the actual art work.
My only problem is I have improved every year and now need to re-shoot some old stuff. He's patient for a maniacal genius control freak. I get 2 minutes to shoot each piece and he runs out the door with his art. A great friend. :)
I copy other's artwork, primarily pencil and paper artists.
Over the last 5 years, I have tried many copy stands. I had a Kaiser, meh. Polaroid MP3 DIY converted just like Glennview, click this link (http://www.glennview.com/copy.htm). Worked OK. Then I used a 5x7 Elwood enlarger. Clumsy.
Now I use a 8ft tall Arkay Studio stand with Majestic head and a folding table. I can copy almost anything, with almost anything.
Mostly I do 22X28" paper drawings. I set up the folding table, tape down black foam core, then check square with old steel magnetic copy holder. It has grid lines and paper sizes, I use that to align camera view to grid, once all is square. It's set. Lock wheels. Don't touch it. Use cable release. I use 3 strobes, 2 on the long side, cross bounce off white ceiling, 3rd fills from front and a white foam core bounce card fills the shadow under the camera and mount.
Since end product is Internet digital, I shoot slightly under exposed. Set black in PS off the black foam core and I am getting the best results yet. Color temp I check with a similar paper palette to artwork. I maintain neutral tones with no enhancement of color as these are used to sell the actual art work.
My only problem is I have improved every year and now need to re-shoot some old stuff. He's patient for a maniacal genius control freak. I get 2 minutes to shoot each piece and he runs out the door with his art. A great friend. :)