Questions tagged [color-white]
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The meaning of Y in sRGB color space
In the definition of sRGB color space, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRGB
Is the Y relative luminance in the above table? What does the value of Y equal to 1 for white point mean?
The chromaticity ...
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Quick Whitepoint-based Calculation
I have an LED device that shines exactly one color. I know the RGB of that color, it's rgb(190, 215, 255) on a color-calibrated monitor.
I have several other LED ...
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Why do my stock photos always come out gray?
Trying to take stock photos on a white background and all the photos look gray rather than the crisp white like they are in person, and even with trying different settings they are still coming out ...
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How can I blow out the background with a single flash?
I have a Yongnuo 560 ii flash that I usually use to light my white backdrop for clothing shots on a model. The issue is sometimes it doesn't make the whole background white. Either blows out the side ...
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What light to use for my white background?
I have an inexpensive set of two lightboxes which I use to shoot a model for e-commerce images.
Generally, I use one lightbox to light the background and the other one for the subject. But there is ...
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Silver Bracelet Photography with 100% pure white Background [duplicate]
i am selling Bracelet in Amazon and i am facing hard time taking white back photography for silver bracelets. The following image is from another seller. This is the quality i needed.
But all i ...
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How to photograph subject on white seamless background using continuous lighting without post editing?
First of all before I go into detail with my question I should mention that I have already read the similar question page "Why can't I get a decent white background with product photography?" The ...
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How many stops are there between middle gray and white point?
I’m trying to wrap my head around the relation between exposure, dynamic range, stops of light, and middle gray. I’m going to ask several questions on that topic. Some of them can be stupid or ...
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Can anyone reproduce the white/gold vs. blue/black dress's binary perception effect with a totally different subject?
Yesterday I asked about the strange Internet phenomenon of the dress which people very strongly perceive as either white and gold or blue and black. Here is the original:
There are many theories ...
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How can I get a pure white background in jewelry photography, without losing sparkle and shine?
I've read through several threads similar to this, but I'm looking for a comparison of two options here.
I currently take photos on a raised glass platform against a white foam board background and ...
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When were white seamless backgrounds and platforms first used in studio lighting?
Amazon has just been granted a patent on the method for using:
A white seamless background
An elevated platform
Rear-facing lights
...in order to make the entire background and platform disappear ...
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Are there any downsides to using white printer paper as background for product photography?
We bought following background paper roll carton for product photography and we are very pleased with our setup and results, especially after post processing.
Background super-white:
http://www....
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How can I get consistent backgrounds when shooting white objects on white background?
The problem is when I shoot white object, the background becomes much lighter. Besides that, white object "blends" with background.
I'm not aiming for pure white background, slight grey (as on ...
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Why can't I get a decent white background with product photography?
I'm a new photographer, and I'm trying to take photos of a product with a pure white background (#ffffff). I'm using a light box (something like this one), so my lighting should be solid.
But I can't ...
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How can I blow out the background when shooting down for clothing on the ground?
I'm looking for suggestions to blow out the background when shooting down for clothing on the ground. I've tried putting the clothing on a plain white background that I typically use when shooting ...
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What combination of R, G, B lasers will give "White" with a given °K temperature?
Would it be possible to get a "white" lighting of a subject by using 3 different lasers (R, G and B)
If so, which wavelengths and proportions should be used ?
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How do I easily remove an almost-white background?
I want a "product shot" style photo of several small objects without any background (pure white background).
Knowing the hours of work involved in properly deep-etching, but not having nice lighting ...