| Shooting
for Bling! It - Do’s, Don’ts and Tips
Do’s
1. Use
any digital camera above 3 mega pixels
2. Keep
all of the product in the frame
3. Use
a reasonably uniform background
4. Ensure
there is contrast between product and background
5. Ensure
adequate lighting
6. Using
inside lighting? - avoid harsh shadows
Don’ts
1. Use
flash - it throws harsh shadows
2. Place
the product against a busy or similar background
3. Make
the product too small in the frame
4. Shoot
outside in the middle of the day in direct sunlight
Tips
1. Make
sure of camera focus
2. Set
camera to highest quality setting
3. If
possible shoot outside on a well lit day in an evenly
shaded area
4. For
inside lighting use halogen rather than tungsten lights
5. Take
as many pictures as possible - they are free!
6. Take
pictures from as many angles as possible
If the shooting is even vaguely right, Bling! It will
take care of the rest and will produce professional
product shots.
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