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I want to make some grunge maps (surface imperfection overlay graphics for 3D rendering) by photographing flat (not round) real-world surfaces. However, when I try to take pictures of reflective surfaces like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections without reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.

I want to make some grunge maps (surface imperfection overlay graphics for 3D rendering) by photographing real-world surfaces. However, when I try to take pictures of reflective surfaces like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections without reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.

I want to make some grunge maps (surface imperfection overlay graphics for 3D rendering) by photographing flat (not round) real-world surfaces. However, when I try to take pictures of reflective surfaces like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections without reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.

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How to make grunge mapscan I photograph reflective surfaces without the camera being visible?

I want to make some surfacegrunge maps (surface imperfection overlays with photographs, howeveroverlay graphics for 3D rendering) by photographing real-world surfaces. However, when I try to take pictures of thingsreflective surfaces like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections with outwithout reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.

How to make grunge maps?

I want to make some surface imperfection overlays with photographs, however, when I try to take pictures of things like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections with out reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.

How can I photograph reflective surfaces without the camera being visible?

I want to make some grunge maps (surface imperfection overlay graphics for 3D rendering) by photographing real-world surfaces. However, when I try to take pictures of reflective surfaces like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections without reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.

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How to make grunge maps?

I want to make some surface imperfection overlays with photographs, however, when I try to take pictures of things like windows and countertops that have fingerprints and scratches, I end up lots of ugly reflections of the photographer (me).

Here is an example of a grunge map https://www.poliigon.com/texture/1596

Is there some kind of studio set up that allows you to take pictures of surface imperfections with out reflections or transparency interfering? I have a DSLR, but I don't really think that the camera or lens should matter too much.