Almost Finished

[Wright]

Almost finished with my light tent. Will send photos. I have a question however, my shop is in my basement and for lighting I use florescent lights. No windows. When I take photos with the light tent should I turn the overhead florescent light off?

 

[keithbyrd]

I am not a photographer but I found if I turn off my overhead klights and just use the halogen lights that came with my tent - I get better pictures, I can't explain that from the technology of the photograph - it just looks better!

 

[Steve Busey]

I'd turn the florescents off - they can present a greenish cast which the camera color balance may not completely remove. Also, the light is so diffuse, you lose the ability to work with shadows and your work might appear a bit washed out.

I douse the flourescents for my setup...

 

[Wright]

Thanks Keith and Steve, I'll turn off the overhead lights.