In professional photography, the use of light is crucial. To achieve even and soft lighting, high-quality diffusion materials are indispensable. Today, I want to introduce one such material called “Artre”.
What is Artre?
Artre is a semi-transparent resin film designed for light diffusion. Compared to traditional paper tracing paper, Artre is made of resin, making it much more durable and practical for various shooting scenarios.
Benefits of Artre
- Excellent Light Diffusion
- Artresemi-transparent nature allows light to be evenly diffused, reducing harsh shadows caused by direct light. This results in soft, natural lighting effects, making it particularly effective for product photography, portraits, and other fields that require high-quality light.
- High Durability
- Being made of resin, Artre is more durable than traditional paper tracing paper. It is less likely to tear or get damaged, maintaining stable performance over long-term use, and providing lasting support for photographers.
- Flexible Application
- Artre is usually supplied in rolls, making it easy to cut and fix. Photographers can freely adjust the size and shape of the material to suit various shooting scenes.
Tips for Using Artre in Food Photography
- Adjusting Light Source Position
- When using Artre, placing it between the light source and the subject can achieve optimal light diffusion. Adjusting the position and distance of the light source can provide different light textures.
- Combining with Other Equipment
- Artre can be used with various reflectors and shading boards to further enhance the shooting effect. For example, combining Artre with reflectors can create a softer and more even lighting environment.
- Maintenance and Storage
- Although Artre is highly durable, it is still necessary to avoid excessive stretching and scratching during use and storage. This will extend its lifespan and maintain its best performance.
Conclusion
Artre has become a powerful assistant for professional photographers as a high-performance light diffusion material. Its excellent light diffusion effect, high durability, and flexible application method make it shine in the field of photography. If you are looking to improve the quality of your lighting, Artre is definitely a choice worth considering!
The sashimi in the image is also a work shot using Artre. If you look closely, you can see the sashimi has a uniform gloss without too strong a contrast, and the shadows on the plate are not harsh, giving it an overall fresh look. Using Artre with a light background often yields excellent results (personally, I prefer using harder light sources when shooting in darker settings).
While I sometimes skip using Artre for restaurant shoots due to limited space, whenever possible, I use Artre to create softer, easier-to-view images, reducing unnecessary light contrasts and excessive shadows. I highly recommend it!