Our continuous lights called Lumen Flex (available in S, M or L) are not only particularly exciting products because they can be used like regular continuous lights in the studio – but precisely because they are so flexible.
Professional photographer Mario Dirks demonstrates this very clearly in one of his current videos. It is about the topic of product photography and, above all, about how to photograph your product and how to light it correctly.
Dirks explains his approach to product photography using the example of a watch, for which he chooses a top-down view. To make the image a little more exciting, the background should create a certain kind of contrast. Dirks himself uses drywall screws for this, in which the watch finds its place.
Then it's about the correct exposure, for which Mario Dirks uses a Lumen Flex in size L. And now the flexibility of the continuous lights comes into play. Dirks simply takes the LED mat and shapes it into a kind of cylinder, which he places over the subject. Helpful here: The mat also has Velcro fasteners, so the cylinder shape is not a problem.
The setup that Mario Dirks has built makes it even a little easier. His camera is mounted in a holder and also directly connected to his computer, so he can immediately view and, if necessary, edit the resulting images.
The controller or use via app, which are possible with the light mat, are also ideal at this point. This way, the photographer can easily control the color temperature and brightness without having to change the setup in any way.
Mario Dirks also presents another setup, in which he simply places the Lumen Flex over the object to be photographed like a kind of light tent. This way, the product gets light from three sides, which makes the subsequent picture absolutely flattering to the eye.
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