My first contribution

[Digital Matt]

Photographed inside a light tent on black acrylic.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

that's a nice product picture.

 

[craig]

Tough shot. I think you did well. From a client standpoint: The colour should be very consistent. Not sure if the reflection is strong enough to be there. I am a firm believer in the hands being at 10:10. What are your thoughts?

 

[Digital Matt]

Thanks guys. This is not a client shot, just a test shot really. I've never heard the rule about the hands being 10:10, but that seems like it would be cool. I know what you mean about the reflection however. A tweak of contrast will bring that out more.

 

[craig]

Why did you choose to have the colour go from warm to cold?

 

[danalec99]

I'm not sure why but I've seen many watch ads following 10:10 and the seconds needle at 6 'rule'.

 

[craig]

10:10 shows off the label of the watch better. Plus I think it is visually pleasing. The second hand is a lot trickier. I say let it fall where it may. Of course if the client is paying big bucks it may be worth it to take the battery out and get everything perfect.

 

[Digital Matt]

Why did you choose to have the colour go from warm to cold?

I didn't choose that. I don't see what you mean. This was shot with 5000k daylight lamps. There shouldn't be any variance in color temp.

 

[Arch]

The 10 past 10 rule (or 10 to 2) helps the viewer to see the whole clock face, so if it were for a client i would recomend doing it, as it is standard now really.

I dont see any temperature difference at all.... however the only thing i would change (again if it were for a client) is the 'way around' the watch is.... at the moment its kinda upside down, which is a bit distracting for me.... having it tilt the other way would have worked better i think.

But overall a great product shot, with good lighting. :thumbup:

 

[Digital Matt]

Thanks Arch. Since this is the watch I wear daily, I'm probably not going to reset it to 10:10, but I guess I could wait till 10:10 to try this again

 

[craig]

Looks like you used a gold reflector. Open the info palette in pshop and read the vales on the left side of the shot and compare it to the right. I would try and keep that nice gun metal grey consistent through out the product.

 

[kulakova]

why it is upside down?

 

[OttawaPhotog]

10:10 rule is very true in a retail. If you look at a clock/watch at that time, picture a smile! If you have the seconds hand at the 6, then you get a Y for yes! hehe!

 

[tahmail]

If it's to sell something, the name (face) should be clear and prominent. It's upside down in this one.....