Tools Of The Trade

Andrew that's a very rich and nicely toned image. I'd be very interested to hear about your lighting setup; sounds inexpensive!? Have you discussed it anywhere on forums? Thanks.

Crazy nice Andrew!

Wow, the metal knife looks so awesome with this media. I bet it's really over the top looking at the real deal.

Speaking of the shop light with flourescent bulbs idea, I tried that some time back with some pretty damn good results. It pleases me to read someone I respect has given a go at it too and not ashamed to mention it!

The lighting set up is REALLY primitive. Basically two aluminum spun shop lamps with the built in clamps, and flourescent bulbs balanced for daylight 5000kelvin. I clamp them either side of the main rail on my Kodak 2D... and voila... light There's enough light for still life work, but portraits might be a problem with 30 seconds exposure not using a headbrace... I still have to try it out for portraits though. I think I may get some good results depending on how good the sitter is.

awesome work Andrew .... depth and detail of the knife gives a sense of tension and danger ....

MVNelson said:

awesome work Andrew .... depth and detail of the knife gives a sense of tension and danger ....

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I can see how you get that sense from it. As for me, it evokes a little different effect. I'm sure you've heard of the term "lens porn" before. Well, this is knife porn!

It is three dimasional even more than usual, it positively pops out, which must be alot to do with you lighting set up too. Excellent, Andrew. K