My set up.
AB/1600 strobe
PCB 10x36 foldable soft box
Wescott boom /13 ft HD light stand.
sorry not pens pocket chalkers
I used linearpolarized film over my strobe and a CPL on my lens.
I also think the white back drop looked the most professional
I didn't have any gray paper so I used a gray thermal T shirt
The book Light Science and Magic helped the most.
There is a section in the book that talks only about photographing exotic woods with a smooth finish.
Hope this helps some of you guys.
farmer
AB/1600 strobe
PCB 10x36 foldable soft box
Wescott boom /13 ft HD light stand.
sorry not pens pocket chalkers
I used linearpolarized film over my strobe and a CPL on my lens.
I also think the white back drop looked the most professional
I didn't have any gray paper so I used a gray thermal T shirt
The book Light Science and Magic helped the most.
There is a section in the book that talks only about photographing exotic woods with a smooth finish.
Hope this helps some of you guys.
farmer