Square Perfect Tips For Using Light Cubes & Tents - Manual

Here are a few pointers that will help you to get the best photographs possible with your Square
Perfect and Shutter Starz Photo Tents.
1. Be sure to light your
subject by placing
light(s) on each side of
the tent, facing inward,
toward the object.
2. Align lights evenly with
the subject or with the
subject a bit forward of
the lights, not behind
(this will cause your
subject to be too dark)
and not too far in front of
it (this will cause your
subject to wash out and
be overexposed).
3. Choose a background
color or cloth that will
provide the optimal
contrast for your subject
but will not match or
blend too well with any predominant color on your object. For instance, choosing a white
background for an object with a significant amount of white may cause those areas to wash
out.
4. To achieve a better white balance and a warmer light effect, turn off any external room or
studio lighting and use the lights provided.
5.
6. Avoid placing the lights too close to the tent sides...if you are experiencing hot spots or glare,
adjust the lights further away from the tent to compensate. If your subject seems too dark, be
sure that your lights are not pointing behind the subject, or move them closer to the tent sides
and test. You can also “bounce” light toward the front of the subject by using a white reflector
or card positioned at the bottom right or left of the tent opening out of camera range.
If you are experiencing yellowing or graying of your photo, you may need to adjust your white
balance settings.
For best results, you should adjust white balance before each shoot, or more occasionally if
you are not taking photos that often.
General Tips for all Camera Types
Do not use a flash.
Adjusting White Balance
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Tips For Using Light Cubes & Tents