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Low Budget Shooting: Do It Yourself Solutions to Professional Photo Gear Hardcover – Illustrated, June 26, 2007

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The serious amateur photographer often faces the problem that even after all the dollars spent on camera, lenses, computer gear, and software, the spending never seems to end. More gear is needed for studio photography, tabletop photography, flash photography, and for accessories here and there. And in many cases, the right accessories are not even available. That is where this book comes in. Low Budget Shooting is the one-stop source where you will find instructions and a shopping list on how to build an array of useful and inexpensive photographic tools.

Filled with full-color images and easy-to-follow text, this book shows how to build essential lighting and studio equipment; how to make the perfect light-table for shooting small objects; and how to build reflectors, soft-boxes, and light-tents that really work. It also tells where to get some of the little helpers that make a photographer's life so much easier. This clever little book is a creative and valuable resource for most any photographer.

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Rocky Nook
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2007
June 26
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8.5 x 0.5 x 8.5
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1933952105
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978-1933952109
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Nook; ILL edition (June 26, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933952105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933952109
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.47 x 8.5 inches

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MBrando

Great Ideas - Good Reference

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2010

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Hi,

I bought this book at the recommendation of a friend. I never thought to make my own light equipment. This books out very simple and effective ways to built diffusers, reflectors and table top seamless back drops, using simple materials.

This book is a BUY for amateur and pro photographers.

Sincerely,
Mike
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2008

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When I opened my shipment from Amazon, I was a little disappointed when seeing this book. It's thin...

But you shouldn't judge a book by looking at it's cover, right? The content of this book is interesting, and it's not unlikely that I will try out some of the projects shown. However, for amateurs like me, I don't feel I need such a great variety of equipment. And for pros, professional equipment is better. But for serious amateurs on a budget, this book is probably a good investment. And after all, it's probably the last group mentioned for which this book is intended. So if you want to build your own light tent, reflector, diffusor or soft box, go get it!

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anonymous

Good Book

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014

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Photography is a good way to spend a lot of money. Cyrill Harnischmacher provides you with some ways to take good shots and not have to buy a lot of extra equipment. He writes well, is engaging and easy to understand.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2011

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This book is a very visual guide to making your own low budget studio setup. Some genius ideas of building a light-box (or tent), softbox, etc. It's a small book so, if this kind of equipment is not what you need then this book is not for you.

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Cynthia Mathre Thayer

Low Budget Shooting.

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014

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Good information, good resource. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to get ideas on how they can improve their workflow.

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J. Turner

Practical Solutions for Low Budget Studio Photography

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2009

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Actually, I would rate this book at 4.5 stars (but that option was not available). For the money, this book has a wealth of information about setting up a professional-grade studio on a budget. I am in the process building my own studio for product photography (jewelery) and I've already started to acquire the materials recommended by the author. I'm also using his blueprints as the basis for my design. When completed, I believe that the studio will provide me with professional product photography capabilities at a fraction of the cost of buying it from a camera store.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012

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I love how this book was written! The author has given me several ideas in which to make and create beautiful images. This book is a must have!

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Aaron J. Oster

Pretty pictures, neat ideas

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2008

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This book has some elegant DIY photography projects--various foam softboxes, diverse diffusers and reflectors. I made a simple softbox of my own after reading it, though not nearly as cool looking. Think of this book as providing more inspiration than practical instruction. The projects look very cool, but the actual "how to" isn't always terribly thorough--you're going to have to figure out a few things on your own. Nonetheless, I really like this book and keep going back to look at it. Maybe one of these days, I'll actually build something from it...

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Alex

Viele Ideen für Hobby Fotografen

Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2023

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Für mich als Hobbyfotografen ist das Buch optimal, es gibt eine Fülle von Ideen die einfach umzusetzen sind.

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TT Jensen

It is a start

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2007

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The book contains a lot of interesting ideas. The problem comes when you try to implement them. It is difficult to find the various building materials on the net. There is simply too many hits in google. And there are few if any clues to product names which can be used to search for the items you need.

I think he should have been more specific on what materials to use. Many of us will try to order these on the net and can't inspect the materials in a shop.

The author has used some materials which is not mentioned in the book. E.g. on page 50-54 he used Plastazote in real life, not EVA foam. I don't think it is the same, but they may be interchangeable. however it is A LOT easier to find webshops that sell Plastazote than EVA foam on the net.

I find the book vague on thickness for plexiglas.

I have problems finding anything sensible with regards to plexiglas sheets and EVA foam.

A supporting web site would be appreciated for a book like this. Preferably with a forum where readers can exchange ideas, etc. The German language version of the book has a link page at [...] I used Google Translate to translate the text for me. I know some German, so I could guess what google translated wrong.

All in all a good book, but not without flaws. I expect someone to come along and write the book this could have been.

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Kindle Customer

If you like to experiment with your camera . . .

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2013

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here's a great little book for you !

It isn't a large tome - (60-odd pages) - and it isn't full of spectacular images - but it is a fun book which invites you to 'steal' ideas and make your own interpretation. The money saving ideas for making your own 'low budget' equipment are great - you may not be able to find exactly the connectors and and bits and pieces used by the author - but the general point he is trying to make is "improvise" :-) And if - by having a go cheaply - you discover a passion for photographing ~ well, whatever ~ you can move on to pro equipment in time - IF you feel the need....

The book itself is great 'v.f.m.'

nocamerabag

Ideal für ambitionierte Fotografen

Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2008

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Irgendwann hatte ich genug von Tier- und Landschaftsaufnahmen :) Ich wollte mich auch an Gegenständen versuchen und war auf der Suche nach Möglichkeiten, zu Haus eine kleines Studio aufzubauen.

In diesem Buch werden einige Methoden beschrieben, wie man mit wirklich wenig Geld und ein wenig Geschick zu Hause ein einfach aufzubauendes "Studio" für z.B. Produktfotografie oder Stilleben aufbauen kann. Das englisch ist leicht verständlich, lediglich bei den Einkaufslisten für den Baumarkt musste ich ab und an einen Blick ins Wörterbuch werfen.

Die vorgestellten Lichtzelte, Beleuchtungsboxen etc. funktionieren sehr gut und sind größtenteils für unter 50 EUR herzustellen.

4 Sterne gibt's deshalb, weil ich mir noch etwas mehr erwartet hätte, v.a. beleuchtungstechnisch.

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Keine Angabe

Anregende Infos / Leichtbauweise

Reviewed in Germany on June 26, 2013

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Dieses Buch ist sehr ansprechend. Besonders wenn man sich bastlerisch betätigen möchte und nicht auf teures Equipment zurückgreifen mag.

Was mir fehlt, sind Maßstabszeichnungen.
Gut finde ich die Tips für den Einkaufsort.

Alles im Buch wurde sehr klar gegliedert, fotografiert und das Layout ist ebenso sehr schön übersichtlich. Diese Sorgfalt zieht sich auch durch die abgebildeten Modelle, was allein schon zum Nachbauen anregt.

Ich habe mir allerdings auch für Outdoor/diy mehr erhofft. Die hier abgebildeten Modelle sind verhältnismäßig mittelgroß, für mich nicht groß genug. Sie halten vermutlich keinem Windstoß unbeschadet stand.

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