Project Information
My ninth post in a series of nine box art projects using reclaimed redwood. Each posting features a unique box in the main pictures and a narrative focused on a different step in the process. Sometimes including photos from parts of other projects in the series; click on "my next or previous project" to read the whole series.
Redwood and rosewood box #12
Reclaimed Redwood, a gift from my sister, plus rosewood for trim and Redwood burl purchased from Rare Woods & Veneers - Carlton McLendon, Inc.
Pictures and comments during photography and publishing.
I started with objectives:
As far as understanding how Lumberjocks will format the pictures, I still struggle to design a photo that will look proper when I think the aspect ratios change depending on which page the picture is showing. My notes:
Home:
Top 3: 196×130
Top 15: 50×50
Recently Added: 196×130
My Projects Gallery:
Grid photo 196×130 ratio 98 : 65
Centered from upload
Project page:
Original picture 1 was 3:4 displays as 438×584 ratio 3 : 4
Zoomed: 537×712 ratio 537 : 712
picture 2: 438×438
Zoomed: 712×712
Conclusion: 4:3 ratio might be best, 1024×768 should be big enough.
For depth of field I read that I should increase the camera F stop which decreases the apeture and increases the exposure time. Most all of the main pictures in this series were taken at f/14, ISO 100 and Auto Exposure Bracketing enabled. Some, I HDR merged in Lightroom, others I picked the best looking of the three and adjusted as little as possible. I think my resulting depth of field is much better than my previous work. I still do not know how to take a good picture of "white", like the maple wood. I think the definition and tint are still lacking.
For a photography studio I used the spare bedroom.
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Signed and tied up with a bow:
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Thanks for reading my post. The main pictures in full resolution are also posted at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlaughingbrook/albums/72157712541846536. This concludes my reclaimed Redwood project series. It was a lot of fun over 13 months (hobby time was short and some other projects interrupted progress). I hope you enjoyed the series. Thinking about what should I create next… I have a reservation on more Redwood from my sister's basement. Comments or questions are welcome.
Redwood and rosewood box #12
- 5×5 x 4.5 inches
- Box joints with a skip pattern
- Four-way book matched burl top
- Rosewood trim, splayed feet and hinges
- Removable tray may be oriented to slide side to side or front to back
- Brass knob and clocked, sculpted hinge screws
- Ribbon lock in light purple
Reclaimed Redwood, a gift from my sister, plus rosewood for trim and Redwood burl purchased from Rare Woods & Veneers - Carlton McLendon, Inc.
Pictures and comments during photography and publishing.
I started with objectives:
- Understand how Lumberjocks will format my pictures before starting.
- Learn to take pictures with depth of field that includes all of the object being photographed.
- Learn to use three point lighting and monochrome background (white and black)
As far as understanding how Lumberjocks will format the pictures, I still struggle to design a photo that will look proper when I think the aspect ratios change depending on which page the picture is showing. My notes:
Home:
Top 3: 196×130
Top 15: 50×50
Recently Added: 196×130
My Projects Gallery:
Grid photo 196×130 ratio 98 : 65
Centered from upload
Project page:
Original picture 1 was 3:4 displays as 438×584 ratio 3 : 4
Zoomed: 537×712 ratio 537 : 712
picture 2: 438×438
Zoomed: 712×712
Conclusion: 4:3 ratio might be best, 1024×768 should be big enough.
For depth of field I read that I should increase the camera F stop which decreases the apeture and increases the exposure time. Most all of the main pictures in this series were taken at f/14, ISO 100 and Auto Exposure Bracketing enabled. Some, I HDR merged in Lightroom, others I picked the best looking of the three and adjusted as little as possible. I think my resulting depth of field is much better than my previous work. I still do not know how to take a good picture of "white", like the maple wood. I think the definition and tint are still lacking.
For a photography studio I used the spare bedroom.
- A stand about 24 inches high is from crates and a 24×48 inch melamine platen.
- Lighting is work lamps on dimmer switches with 2700K LED bulbs and tissue paper diffusers.
- Purchased phototraphy backdrop of white paper or black cotton
- Tripod is required in this low light, small apeture setting. Some exposure times were greater than 3 seconds. I'm usin a Canon Rebel T3i camera.
Signed and tied up with a bow:
Thanks for reading my post. The main pictures in full resolution are also posted at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlaughingbrook/albums/72157712541846536. This concludes my reclaimed Redwood project series. It was a lot of fun over 13 months (hobby time was short and some other projects interrupted progress). I hope you enjoyed the series. Thinking about what should I create next… I have a reservation on more Redwood from my sister's basement. Comments or questions are welcome.
