How would you PP?

[redtippmann]

Well I have a shot of this 3D x-ray machine for a client. He says it looks to CG and wants it more real looking. I cant decide how to do that. (And personally I like it like this) But if you could comment or edit it yourself that would be a big help!

Full 16.1mp file here: http://jamesconkle.com/editq.jpg

 

[kundalini]

I work for a company that manufactures and installs medical equipment. All of the products brochures of our equipment look as if they are in a clinical environment. Extremely well light room.

 

[redtippmann]

If that was a compliment thank you! That room was three black walls, I put two speedlights (low power) on the side for a kicker light and 1 main fill light (an umbrella). It was pretty quick and effective.

 

[jritz]

Went for more of a product shot

Not sure if I like this edit, but I like the original a lot!

 

[redtippmann]

what did you change?

 

[kundalini]

It wasn't a compliment. Not to say that I dislike your shot, artistically I do, but consider the customer and what they want to show of their product. These are a few of the products I work with.

Universal Angiography.

IMO, you have too much medium grey to dark space for a commercial application.

 

[jritz]

Levels, curves, exposure, vibrance, and burned out a little of the right side reflection...
I feel it would look better against a whiter BG though. Many medical products use the white on white to give a sterile type feeling to their products.

 

[redtippmann]

I get what your saying now Kundalini. I know they liked the background, they just wanted the machine to look more realistic. (Oh, and it will only be used on the web)