Learn & Explore Series Episode 87
"Table Top Photography: MyStudio® by Pro Cyc and How to Get Started"
Did You Know?
The 2 most important factors in a good product photo are 1) lighting (color, quality and directionality), and 2) a background that enhances and does not detract from the product. All MyStudio® table top photo studios are designed with this in mind.
Did You Know?
Shooting a product against a white background in “Auto” mode on virtually any digital camera will result in an underexposed image with a gray background? This is not because of inadequate lighting, it is because the camera “sees” the white background as light and compensates to avoid a “blown out” image. The solution is to shoot in Manual mode where you, the photographer, control the exposure.
Did You Know?
The MyStudio® MS20 has been the #1 selling table top product photography studio on Amazon.com since 2013.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- Let’s start off with, what is ProCyc?
- Take us back to the day this company was formed, what was the root cause for its creation?
- If you could sum up the single most important roll of ProCyc, what would that be?
- What do you think is the core attribute that separates ProCyc from other companies out there?
- Let’s jump into table top photography, ProCyc offers a number of Table Top Studio Kits, can you talk to us about the differences between these?
- What do you think are the immediate benefits of using one of these kits vs other options?
- When creating a product or service, companies usually have a specific client or avatar in mind. I understand were talking about photographers here, but specifically, what type of photographers would benefit the most from one of your table top studios?
- What sort of lights do you recommend for product photography?
- What are some tips you can provide to those looking to get started in table top product photography?
- Let’s talk about setup… Let’s say your MS20 for example. Let’s say this just came in the mail today… how long until this is ready for use?
- What sort of material go into these kits?
- How heavy are these?
- If I’m just getting started in still life product photography and looking for a good setup, which would you recommend?
- Now these are bright white, how easy are these to keep clean?
- What sort of warranty is offered on these kits?
- Where can these be purchased?