An update for you. If I had to do it again, I would make it slightly wider, but it would need to sit on something larger than a card table. Also, I have moved to Snap-on Tools LED worklights for diffused lighting, available for $30 each at Costco. My other set-up worked, but I had to retouch some shots too frequently. Now, the light is so bright that I can't aim it directly at the side panels, but the photos are GREAT.
Glad you liked it. I try to do things that are somewhat different than the average fare on RUclips. I used dimensions that allowed me to fit the frame on a card table. I also made it slightly deeper than the width, because some items will photograph better if they are deeper in the tent. I have also used lighting directly into the front of the tent. So far, it has worked great for me.
This gave me some ideas for my box. And for lighting solutions...you can get tripod lights for pretty cheap on Amazon or ebay that extend up to around 6' tall, 2 of them for $23 shipped. Not a bad deal at all. A little pvc ingenuity and you can get a third lamp over top for a few dollars as well.
Thanks for posting! I thought it was brilliant and so doable. I'm going to give it a try this weekend. You mentioned coming up with a solution for how to clip the light better, I'd be interested in seeing what you came up with. Thanks again!
All of the pvc pipe is 1/2" diameter, with fittings that work with this size pipe. I would suggest measuring the place you intend to use it and cut the pipe to that length. The fittings will add about 1/2" to the length on each side. After this video, I made light posts from coffee cans with concrete in them, adding a vertical 6 foot 1x2" board to the wet concrete. It allows you to move the posts around, and clamp at any point on the post. This worked for me, but it is also another project.
Nice job! You can use old tripods for light stands or make some out of old wood you have laying around if you have a saw and a drill to screw them together.
I think you should continue in the same, successful, vein and make adjustable mounts (somehow) out of PVC to which to clamp your lamps. Like you, I wonder what they're going to look like... :^) Thank you for the ideas.
I am very glad I found your video as I was looking for some time a DIY light tent. I saw already a couple of video's but this is by far the best on the net. I would like to know what dimension did you use and the reason why? Thnx a lot.
Hi, Thank you very much for sharing. I want to make a lighttent like this one to photograph wooden bowls. Some bowls are highgloss and some not.... what kind of lamp doe i best use for this ? Kind Regards, Peter Hendriks.
I added a bottom frame with the three way corners for more stability, and used the top side rails to clamp the lights to.I also used the PVC cement only on the side panel frames so it could easily be taken down and stored flat.
Thomas: There is no "one right way" to do this type of project, so good idea to think for yourself for improvements. I store my tent in the garage, so removable legs made a nice flat storage option. Thanks for your comments.
@@blueholebob Absolutely correct! That's the beauty of DIY's like these-adaptation to whatever the diy'er needs. You take the legs off, I take the spreaders off-same result. We adapt, modify, and use what we have to work with. I drape a cut white shower curtain over mine...
From a former reply: I made the tent to fit on top of a standard card table. The actual top measurements are about 30" x 28", but you can make the size anything you want by cutting the PVC pipe to any length. The legs are 2 feet high.
Thanks for getting back to me, The one you built seems like the perfect size, how long are the legs.? Have you come up with anything for lighting from above? I have been using a cut out cardboard box and ready to move up. I have been using clamp lights like yours clamped to camera tripods that I was able to pick up for a couple bucks each. Like my father always said "work smart not stupid. I appreciate your help.
The legs are about 2 feet high. I use coffee cans with filled cement and a 2x2 vertical wood posts for holding lights. I have used both clamp lights and Snap-On LED worklights, which provide a cooler light. My whole reason for building this tent was to avoid reflection on items that were wrapped in plastic. For the most part, I used side lighting filtered through the fabric panels, but occasionally, I used a horizontal wood piece clamped to the coffee can stands, and added clamp lights from above.
+Tim Hardesty Hi Tim: If you watch the video from about 2:30, you will see how the side panels work. I used nylon fabric with a sewn loop at the top that fits over the PVC support. It simply sits on top of the frame, front to back. However, in this case, a video is worth a thousand words. There are 2 separate side panels and 1 backdrop.
Tom: I made the tent to fit on top of a standard card table. The actual measurements are about 30" x 28", but you can make the size anything you want by cutting the PVC pipe to any length.
OK. I understand what you mean. I live in a rural community, so not certain of other areas, but I was able to find all of the parts at the local HD. Second option would be to get online.
Love the moveable rod idea and backdrop hooks- Well done
This is the best lightbox I have seen.
By far the best DIY light tent I saw! Thanks for sharing it!
This is incredible Bob. Thank you so much for this extremely informative video. I think this is exactly the thing that I want to make.
Fantastic. Perfect for my needs with loads of room for customization. This really helped me. Thank you!
An update for you. If I had to do it again, I would make it slightly wider, but it would need to sit on something larger than a card table. Also, I have moved to Snap-on Tools LED worklights for diffused lighting, available for $30 each at Costco. My other set-up worked, but I had to retouch some shots too frequently. Now, the light is so bright that I can't aim it directly at the side panels, but the photos are GREAT.
Best so far, I like the sliding diffuser setup....thanks Bob
Im DIY-ing my lightbox, thx for the great tips!
Very nice classy design. I appreciate you sharing that.
Glad you liked it. I try to do things that are somewhat different than the average fare on RUclips. I used dimensions that allowed me to fit the frame on a card table. I also made it slightly deeper than the width, because some items will photograph better if they are deeper in the tent. I have also used lighting directly into the front of the tent. So far, it has worked great for me.
Hi I've been searching RUclips and came across your tutorial just wanted to thank you ,it's been very helpful
Excellent DIY ! Thanks for the Ideas.
exactly what i was looking for, thank you for sharing!
This gave me some ideas for my box. And for lighting solutions...you can get tripod lights for pretty cheap on Amazon or ebay that extend up to around 6' tall, 2 of them for $23 shipped. Not a bad deal at all. A little pvc ingenuity and you can get a third lamp over top for a few dollars as well.
Thank you, I really appreciate your help.
Thanks for posting! I thought it was brilliant and so doable. I'm going to give it a try this weekend. You mentioned coming up with a solution for how to clip the light better, I'd be interested in seeing what you came up with. Thanks again!
All of the pvc pipe is 1/2" diameter, with fittings that work with this size pipe. I would suggest measuring the place you intend to use it and cut the pipe to that length. The fittings will add about 1/2" to the length on each side. After this video, I made light posts from coffee cans with concrete in them, adding a vertical 6 foot 1x2" board to the wet concrete. It allows you to move the posts around, and clamp at any point on the post. This worked for me, but it is also another project.
Excellent job
Nice job! You can use old tripods for light stands or make some out of old wood you have laying around if you have a saw and a drill to screw them together.
Great. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your info
I think you should continue in the same, successful, vein and make adjustable mounts (somehow) out of PVC to which to clamp your lamps. Like you, I wonder what they're going to look like... :^) Thank you for the ideas.
I am very glad I found your video as I was looking for some time a DIY light tent. I saw already a couple of video's but this is by far the best on the net. I would like to know what dimension did you use and the reason why? Thnx a lot.
Hi,
Thank you very much for sharing.
I want to make a lighttent like this one to photograph wooden bowls.
Some bowls are highgloss and some not.... what kind of lamp doe i best use for this ?
Kind Regards,
Peter Hendriks.
I added a bottom frame with the three way corners for more stability, and used the top side rails to clamp the lights to.I also used the PVC cement only on the side panel frames so it could easily be taken down and stored flat.
Thomas: There is no "one right way" to do this type of project, so good idea to think for yourself for improvements. I store my tent in the garage, so removable legs made a nice flat storage option. Thanks for your comments.
@@blueholebob Absolutely correct! That's the beauty of DIY's like these-adaptation to whatever the diy'er needs. You take the legs off, I take the spreaders off-same result. We adapt, modify, and use what we have to work with. I drape a cut white shower curtain over mine...
Can I get the measurements of this light box? Best setup so far I found on RUclips.
From a former reply: I made the tent to fit on top of a standard card table. The actual top measurements are about 30" x 28", but you can make the size anything you want by cutting the PVC pipe to any length. The legs are 2 feet high.
@@blueholebob thanks :)
Did you show Hollywood look with the fabric covering all the frame
One other thing, could you post a list of the pvc pieces, sizes, you used? Thanks so much!
Thanks for getting back to me, The one you built seems like the perfect size, how long are the legs.? Have you come up with anything for lighting from above? I have been using a cut out cardboard box and ready to move up. I have been using clamp lights like yours clamped to camera tripods that I was able to pick up for a couple bucks each. Like my father always said "work smart not stupid. I appreciate your help.
The legs are about 2 feet high. I use coffee cans with filled cement and a 2x2 vertical wood posts for holding lights. I have used both clamp lights and Snap-On LED worklights, which provide a cooler light. My whole reason for building this tent was to avoid reflection on items that were wrapped in plastic. For the most part, I used side lighting filtered through the fabric panels, but occasionally, I used a horizontal wood piece clamped to the coffee can stands, and added clamp lights from above.
I am a little confused about how the side panels work. Can you show it with all the side panels on?
+Tim Hardesty
Hi Tim: If you watch the video from about 2:30, you will see how the side panels work. I used nylon fabric with a sewn loop at the top that fits over the PVC support. It simply sits on top of the frame, front to back. However, in this case, a video is worth a thousand words. There are 2 separate side panels and 1 backdrop.
What are the measurements for this tent? Thank you
Tom: I made the tent to fit on top of a standard card table. The actual measurements are about 30" x 28", but you can make the size anything you want by cutting the PVC pipe to any length.
Can someone help me find the threaded adapters?
Clyde: I found the threaded corner pieces in the PVC aisle at Home Depot. They should be common parts in other places, too. Bluehole Bob
@@blueholebob Thanks. I am able to find the corner pieces, but it's a bit more difficult to identify and find the threaded adapters.
OK. I understand what you mean. I live in a rural community, so not certain of other areas, but I was able to find all of the parts at the local HD. Second option would be to get online.