Everyone here is so damned salty. $8 - Ikea table $3 - foam board (3 pieces) $3 - poster board (black seamless and white) $2 - aluminium foil $2 - 2 x clamp from home depot $2 - 2 x light sockets from home depot $2 - bulbs from home depot $2 - power strip He just uses the LEDs because he has them. A lot of people into video (not necessarily product) probably already do. They're not a requirement though. The point is that you can do this kind of "professional lighting" using things you can get an walmart / around your house. But if you have nothing but a camera, it's less than $25 in materials.
A two foot square shipping box with a one foot square cut out of the top for diffusion and shoot a light through it works really good also. When you're done the box collapses. Nice video on how to get some cool product shots!
I once used one as an ashtray, I whacked it with a dualshock 3 once (can't remember what I was playing and raged) and I didn't throw it away, I just dumped stuff in the hole :P
These tables are super versatile for the price, and this setup is actually darn solid. Kudos to you, mate - you really have a clever way to make a tiny studio.
Stunning wee hack. I would ultimately advise buying good gear, but there is that awkward entry point where you know you need better lighting, back drops etc..but you're not sure what to save and what to spend on that is going to give you the final look your after. These are great idea's to trial, before heavily investing.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to start a tech channel but I'm in a cramped apartment with no room for a lighting setup. After watching this video, I realized that my desk is all white and made of wood. (ikea malm desk) and it would work perfectly for some under the desk tech footage. I even have that foam board laying around in the back! Thank you so much.
You have an excellent eye for lighting / details! A lot of these things may not have even crossed my mind, like that little logo badge thing. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video Caleb, was just about to sleep before I got your video upload notification. Was quite frustrated with my led lights having lots of harsh lightings and this video gives me the opportunity to try something different. Thanks again and great job on the GH4 Guide too!
Tobias Gawrisch high end productshots aren't made only with soft Light... Why does everybody think that high end photos are made only with soft Light...
Liked and subscribed! Thanks for the great tutorial! Actually, we were going to Ikea anyway, so I picked up one of these tables because of your tutorial. I bought the white one, and when I was assembling the table, I decided to just drill the holes for the legs all the way through and put the top on upside down! That saved me the trouble of having to use foam core on the top. Thank you again for the great ideas!!
i would also suggest putting the table on its side, legs facing toward you and placing two lights shooting through two frames with diffusion paper on the sides and a white/black backdrop drooping from the underside of the table.
Nice I use a similar set up but use white paper instead of black and place my subject on a sheet of glass and light from below in addition to the sides and top.
This is fantastic, thanks for sharing. Wondering how you achieved white balance in the examples where each light is a different color temperature? (Would love to see a tutorial on the grading, too, but now I'm just being greedy.) Thanks again for the great info!
Hey Charles! For the dual color temp, set your color temperature for the key light or main light. Personally, I prefer the warm light to be the main light, and the cooler light to be the background/hair light. So when I light like this, I almost always set my WB to tungsten/3200K which will make the daylight/5600K look blue.
Amazing setup and practical advice for multiple scenarios not just involving product booth shots either. I am going to apply some of this advice to my writing, storytelling and lore channel (albeit small right now). Truly amazing. Keep up the amazing content - I hope to achieve this kind of expertise in the near future.
Really good video. I've recently had a gearbox in to shoot product shots of. This thing is like a multi-angel mirror. Really difficult to shoot, this has set me on the right path. Thanks again.
you can buy collapsible box for product shoots for like 15 euros. after shoot nicely fold it and put in the closet or something, where would you hide this?
I had a photobox and they are useless since you cant adjust the sides or the top to get the right bounced light. With foam core you can adjust as needed
Super simple setup that’s wicked effective for what is it! Also got me when you said Meze as “meez” instead of “meh-zey,” got a quick laugh from me there! Great video :)
Ok guys, complaining about the cost of the 'Actual' photography equipment is a little ridiculous. If you are doing even amateur photography you are going to have a camera and at least one to two lights. That's like someone offering you show you how to change your own tire and going "WHAT? You want me to already have a car??"
Cool. I guess if the tent is big enough you could fit lights inside it, although would be harder to clamp and aim them. I hadn an 80cm tent, used it a tiny bit but now I prefer a glass desk with a white background behind and under it. Makes it easier to get perfect white when needed.
Such a great example and it's very useful! Thank you for this video, I'm kinda about to begin a product photography business, this should be a good inspiration.
Is it possible to do flatlay photography with bounce light, If possible how can I do it? I have 2 Speedlites and I would like to use bounce light for my flatlays.
You are awesome. Most video on this subject are geared for already pro photographers with lots of expensive equipment. Would this work for photographing glass ?
I do high end jewelry photography so I can afford an expensive portable studio equipment. However, I got my fist project shooting Rolex Oysters 50k watches using a foam ice box, led lamps a Canon 100 mm macro and a sheet of table white top. If any of you want to do commercial products make sure your background is pure white or very close to pure white. Your IKEA table is lot more complicated and I wonder how a white background will look?
Awesome tutorial! Any chance on where to get the ball head and the clamps online? I tried searching for those but could find any. Help is appreciated as always 🙏🏼
Looks great but what ISO were your images. I shoot product photography for high end European makeup brands and I think those lights wouldn't be strong enough to for ISO 100.
Hi I know this is an older video now but I'd love to know what post production you did with the headphone shot it looks brilliant in the final image! Thank you 🙏
Great work man! I actually have a video product shoot coming up where I am trying to get the Iphone8 reveal look on it. Pretty much where its an object floating in black space. Do you have tips or ideas on how to modify this to achieve that look? Much appreciated!
Everyone here is so damned salty.
$8 - Ikea table
$3 - foam board (3 pieces)
$3 - poster board (black seamless and white)
$2 - aluminium foil
$2 - 2 x clamp from home depot
$2 - 2 x light sockets from home depot
$2 - bulbs from home depot
$2 - power strip
He just uses the LEDs because he has them. A lot of people into video (not necessarily product) probably already do. They're not a requirement though. The point is that you can do this kind of "professional lighting" using things you can get an walmart / around your house. But if you have nothing but a camera, it's less than $25 in materials.
And if you can't afford $25 then I don't why you are watching this, yet alone make this diy light box
The bulbs aren't from home depot
A two foot square shipping box with a one foot square cut out of the top for diffusion and shoot a light through it works really good also. When you're done the box collapses. Nice video on how to get some cool product shots!
Those Ikea tables never seize to amaze. From working as diy server rack mounts to light boxes... woohoo, another good use for one.
thanks for the tip.
I once used one as an ashtray, I whacked it with a dualshock 3 once (can't remember what I was playing and raged) and I didn't throw it away, I just dumped stuff in the hole :P
Nice step-by-step procedure on how to "paint" illumination on a product. Also appreciated your final "sweeting" of the shot.
Thanks Rick!
These tables are super versatile for the price, and this setup is actually darn solid. Kudos to you, mate - you really have a clever way to make a tiny studio.
Thank you Darren!
every time i see such a video i get more interrested in light technic. no matter how good is your camera without the perfect light it is not worth
Exactly!
Impressive! Not only is this inexpensive but it would add value to any item you'd try to sell on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook, etc.
For sure. Something like this would be killer for an etsy seller.
Not just how to build but a lighting lesson... Very nice.
Thank you sir Burgess!
Two words. Holy sh*t
I've never seen anyone go so in debt with their setup before. Good stuff Caleb
Thanks Kembo!
The quality of your videos are amazing. Shots transitions. Before and afters.
Thanks E Emerald, means a lot!
Stunning wee hack. I would ultimately advise buying good gear, but there is that awkward entry point where you know you need better lighting, back drops etc..but you're not sure what to save and what to spend on that is going to give you the final look your after. These are great idea's to trial, before heavily investing.
That clamp trick is amazing
Thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to start a tech channel but I'm in a cramped apartment with no room for a lighting setup. After watching this video, I realized that my desk is all white and made of wood. (ikea malm desk) and it would work perfectly for some under the desk tech footage. I even have that foam board laying around in the back! Thank you so much.
You have an excellent eye for lighting / details! A lot of these things may not have even crossed my mind, like that little logo badge thing. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video Caleb, was just about to sleep before I got your video upload notification. Was quite frustrated with my led lights having lots of harsh lightings and this video gives me the opportunity to try something different. Thanks again and great job on the GH4 Guide too!
Thanks Adam! Bounce lighting is a beautiful thing!
this was kind of genius
Thanks! I've wanted to try a gross black look! Plexi is a great idea, so thank you for that!
Did you mean gloss black? lol
Awesome, that’s pretty much the setup I have ;-) My problem is product shots where the products are reflective or have glass. Any tips?
Scrims. Use large sheets of tissue paper or tracing paper.
Really refreshing. Simplicity and smart everyday objects use.
Thank you Piotr!
this is incredible
That's pretty good. I use a three section white project board with a shop light over the top.
Great Work and it's how I love to work as well: Low-Budget High-End Product Shots. Well Done!
Thanks Tobias!
Tobias Gawrisch high end productshots aren't made only with soft Light... Why does everybody think that high end photos are made only with soft Light...
Liked and subscribed! Thanks for the great tutorial! Actually, we were going to Ikea anyway, so I picked up one of these tables because of your tutorial. I bought the white one, and when I was assembling the table, I decided to just drill the holes for the legs all the way through and put the top on upside down! That saved me the trouble of having to use foam core on the top. Thank you again for the great ideas!!
Great idea Steve!!! Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for subscribing!!!
OOOOH. DSLRVideoShooter has now become DSLRPhotoShooter. Nice video Caleb. I will make one myself
Thanks Nathaniel!
i would also suggest putting the table on its side, legs facing toward you and placing two lights shooting through two frames with diffusion paper on the sides and a white/black backdrop drooping from the underside of the table.
For audio and/or home IT people, this table can also accomodate 19inch rack mount hardware!
Love this! It's insane how easy it is to transform the visual aesthetics of the product!
Great tutorial! Cheers!
Great setup. One of the best and cheapest I've seen around.
Perfect DIY setting for product shots with CHEAP and EASY-TO-FIND materials! LOVE IT ;)
Thanks Mike! Gotta love cheap setups that work!
Nice
I use a similar set up but use white paper instead of black and place my subject on a sheet of glass and light from below in addition to the sides and top.
It's fabulous ! Have you got an idea for make this a little bit bigger ? I think it's possible, I'd take photos of my dog (she is small)...
This is fantastic, thanks for sharing. Wondering how you achieved white balance in the examples where each light is a different color temperature? (Would love to see a tutorial on the grading, too, but now I'm just being greedy.) Thanks again for the great info!
Hey Charles! For the dual color temp, set your color temperature for the key light or main light. Personally, I prefer the warm light to be the main light, and the cooler light to be the background/hair light. So when I light like this, I almost always set my WB to tungsten/3200K which will make the daylight/5600K look blue.
You never stop surprising me, awesome video!
Aw shucks, thanks Nicolas!
Amazing setup and practical advice for multiple scenarios not just involving product booth shots either. I am going to apply some of this advice to my writing, storytelling and lore channel (albeit small right now). Truly amazing. Keep up the amazing content - I hope to achieve this kind of expertise in the near future.
Really good video. I've recently had a gearbox in to shoot product shots of. This thing is like a multi-angel mirror. Really difficult to shoot, this has set me on the right path. Thanks again.
Nice! Bounced light ought to wrap that gearbox beautifully.
absolute gorgeous light for product shoot ! well done !
Thanks Bernard!
This is an AWESOME Video!! So easy to make, and so easy to use!!
Thanks Cameron! Yeah, this one was a fun one. Also nice not having to spend money on it!
Yeah!! It is so cost effective! Keep up the awesome work, and great tips like these!!!
I make jewelry, I need to take pictures of it so you helped me tremendously! Thank you
Love your budget DIYs
Thanks Michael!
you can buy collapsible box for product shoots for like 15 euros. after shoot nicely fold it and put in the closet or something, where would you hide this?
Right beside your couch as an end table?
Globetrotter Travel Guide multifunctional. Can't do that with the box
Dyeless maybe just dismantle it?
I had a photobox and they are useless since you cant adjust the sides or the top to get the right bounced light. With foam core you can adjust as needed
Epic. We'll be setting this up in our coworking studio for all to use. Great, and easy, tip!
Glad you dig it!
Super simple setup that’s wicked effective for what is it! Also got me when you said Meze as “meez” instead of “meh-zey,” got a quick laugh from me there! Great video :)
Ok guys, complaining about the cost of the 'Actual' photography equipment is a little ridiculous. If you are doing even amateur photography you are going to have a camera and at least one to two lights. That's like someone offering you show you how to change your own tire and going "WHAT? You want me to already have a car??"
You are so good at this. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for adding that before and after.
It helps me a lot.
Tried this idea out in my home workshop for shooting product B roll and it worked great, thanks for the tips. 👍
Appreciate your time in putting this together. Great ideas.
Thanks John!
Great results.
BTW you can also use a pop-up "light tent" in a similar way. I'm not sure what the price difference would be.
Yeah I know those exist, but I personally think bouncing lighting is nicer and more defused.
Cool. I guess if the tent is big enough you could fit lights inside it, although would be harder to clamp and aim them.
I hadn an 80cm tent, used it a tiny bit but now I prefer a glass desk with a white background behind and under it. Makes it easier to get perfect white when needed.
great tutorial, pictures look great too
Thanks LKS!
emotionally stable as an ikea table
Great video. I get the idea your trying to convey. Awesome ideas. This is what I was looking for. 👍👍
Such a great example and it's very useful! Thank you for this video, I'm kinda about to begin a product photography business, this should be a good inspiration.
Wow, this was sick! Thanks Caleb!
Thanks for watching Sean!
Man, this is really A M A Z I N G
Awesome work, love your videos.
Very helpful. This is what I’ve been looking for 👍🏻
Is it possible to do flatlay photography with bounce light, If possible how can I do it? I have 2 Speedlites and I would like to use bounce light for my flatlays.
You are awesome. Most video on this subject are geared for already pro photographers with lots of expensive equipment. Would this work for photographing glass ?
Good choice of product
This is an awesome product shoot setup on a budget!
Great simple solution. Thanks for the tips
Dude, your videos are amazing and super helpful. Thank you.
Excellent tutorial ! I put this one on my favorites as well as a like !!
Thanks Kevin!
The background, can be replaced by a normal cardboard, of the same colour?
I love this.
I have led lighting but I have a lot of weaves in the photographs. What can I do with this?
Excellent explanation. I've been interested in this for a while but haven't quite been shown how to do it. Thanks
I do high end jewelry photography so I can afford an expensive portable studio equipment. However, I got my fist project shooting Rolex Oysters 50k watches using a foam ice box, led lamps a Canon 100 mm macro and a sheet of table white top. If any of you want to do commercial products make sure your background is pure white or very close to pure white. Your IKEA table is lot more complicated and I wonder how a white background will look?
you deserve a lot more subs! great videos!!
Awesome tutorial! Any chance on where to get the ball head and the clamps online? I tried searching for those but could find any. Help is appreciated as always 🙏🏼
Awesome video! Well done!
Fantastic idea and video!
Looks great but what ISO were your images. I shoot product photography for high end European makeup brands and I think those lights wouldn't be strong enough to for ISO 100.
Heeey look its my table! I didnt know Mr. Tables could be useful!
Love these tutorials. Keep up the good work.
whats your export settings because your videos come out so crisp
Hi I know this is an older video now but I'd love to know what post production you did with the headphone shot it looks brilliant in the final image! Thank you 🙏
Can you show how you edit the pictures?
Now to learn how to color grade
awesome work
What a great tutorial. Well done.
You sir are a certified genius! Thank you for the tips.
Thank you for the kind words! Happy to be of service!
Thank you for this awsome tutorial. Cheap, DIY, and perfect.
Thank you for watching Markus! I appreciate the support :-)
Amazing Job buddy.... Keep it up!
Brilliant mate, very clever. Thank you
I got these tables, both in black and white.
awesome tips. This table used to be $4.99 few yrs ago.
Great work man! I actually have a video product shoot coming up where I am trying to get the Iphone8 reveal look on it. Pretty much where its an object floating in black space. Do you have tips or ideas on how to modify this to achieve that look?
Much appreciated!
Great video! What focal length on the lens makes the most sense for something like this? I'm guessing something longer. Do you use macro lenses?
This video made me smile 😄 loving the look of the setup 😂
Very impressive!
Damnit, another home run.
Thank you Robert!
Thanks for the awesome video. What's the brand of those lovely looking cans?
Meze 99 classics. I have the walnut and silver. They come in gold and maple as well.
Simple stunning tutorial love you brother 😄.
Very informative. Great DIY fix
Your lights linked below are others than the lights you´re using in the video. Which are the right ones? Thanks for a quick response.
Put something on the back corner to prevent on tipping.
Him: I have a transformer on the back leg
Me: looks at Optimus prime on the shelf
Great tutorial!! Thanks
I learned so much from this tutorial, thank you.
Happy to be of service Robert!
Awesome Video man, looking forward to recreate this!! :)
I have this table! Haha, going to do this with it. Thanks for the video!
Do it! Thanks for watching!
Excellent. What lens attached on a6300?
Just the kit lens. 16-50 f3.5-5.6.