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Originally Posted by Sieg
With more space, backgrounds, varying f stops, and a collection of light sources it could be fun and deliver some stunning images.
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You only need one light source for this type of shooting. Just work on diffusing the light and controlling the spill.
I shoot anywhere from f/8 to f/11 to get a good depth of field, use a shutter speed that allows me to cover the length of the subject in a time that I'm comfortable with, and use ISO to control the overall exposure. Distance to subject and consistent movement is key.
Of course, if I had a huge auto studio and a 30 ft light bank, I wouldn't have to do all of this craziness. lol
I like to use distortion of a wide angle lens or use goofy angles. Here's a direct overhead shot lit using the same technique. The company that wrapped the body wanted to showcase how the wrap was on the deck as well as the roof, so I used a forklift, shot from a pallet, and mounted the camera with a magic arm and got this:
And just for the for the fun of it, here's another overhead shot of the same car:
And a normal shot of the car:
