Stills, retouching and real-time 3D. Writes about color management, asset pipelines and getting heavy visual work into a browser.
417 articles
Capturing close-up images that show the weave, finish and texture of fabrics and materials. The key figures Raking light low-angle light reveals surface texture...
Images that help shoppers understand the real size of products, using people, hands or familiar objects for reference. Where most projects go wrong The usual mi...
Capturing boxes, bottles and labels so text is legible, colors are accurate and glare does not hide information. Why does it matter? Packaging images help shopp...
How light falls off with distance and how the balance between key and fill light shapes contrast. The key figures Inverse square law doubling the distance from...
Colored filters placed over lights to correct color temperature or add creative color to backgrounds and subjects. At a glance CTO color temperature orange warm...
Lighting from behind or beside a subject to outline its edges and separate it from the background. What is at stake Rim light adds depth and shape, especially f...
Fixing camera, lens and lighting settings so every product in a catalog shoot looks consistent. The key figures Manual exposure prevents automatic changes betwe...
Photographing products using daylight from windows or outdoors instead of studio lights. Where most projects go wrong The usual mistakes: Harsh direct sunlight...
Capturing watches so dials, crystals, metals and straps look sharp and accurate. Why does it matter? Watches combine reflective glass, polished metal and tiny d...
Short animations made from sequences of still photos, showing products moving, assembling or appearing. At a glance Frame rates stop-motion often uses 12 frames...
Stripes and brightness changes in photos caused by flickering LED or fluorescent lights at fast shutter speeds. What is at stake Flicker banding ruins images an...
Planning and photographing separate elements that will be combined into one image in post-production. The key figures Light direction must match across elements...
Showing 360 of 417
