JP2006154117A - Photographing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographing system by which a photograph can easily be taken by anybody as if it is taken by a professional photographer, and positions of a photographing device and the like can be set in the optimum conditions at any plce. <P>SOLUTION: The photographing system has a photographing space defined by a combination of frames and capable of accommodating a subject therein. Out of the frames, left and right and upper frames defining planes for a subject to face the photographing device are provided with strobes capable of changeable in their positions along the frames and used to indirectly illuminate the subject. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography system capable of easily taking a photograph of the same level as a photograph taken by a professional photographer by the subject himself / herself or a person concerned with the subject (for example, a family) himself, even if he is not a professional photographer. .

  Currently, if you want to keep a record photo in commemoration of Shichigosan or the entrance ceremony, especially in the case of an anniversary once in a lifetime, you want to keep a photo as beautiful as possible as a lifetime record. It is normal to go to the hall and have a professional photographer take a picture. The photo studio uses a strobe (flash) to shoot the subject, but in order to shoot a beautiful photo, it is necessary to illuminate the subject with the light from the flash evenly. It is often performed to determine the position of the strobe while checking with a meter. In addition, it is known that a beautiful photograph can be taken when the light from the strobe hits the subject as indirect illumination rather than the subject as direct illumination. Therefore, in some photo studios, for example, there is a technique in which strobe light is applied to a reflecting plate and the subject is illuminated with the reflected light. In this way, it is very difficult for a person who is not a professional photographer to take beautiful pictures without some knowledge and equipment, so even a little expensive can be a professional photographer in a photo studio. The situation is that we have to ask him to shoot.

In addition, it is not easy to construct a system for taking beautiful pictures in places other than the photo studio (for example, places where many people who want commemorative photos gather, such as baby product sales department stores). In other words, even if a camera or strobe is placed at a position that is ideal in other places due to the size and shape of the room in which the system is placed, the brightness of lighting, etc., the ideal position is not necessarily in that room. However, it is necessary to change these positions. In this case, depending on the equipment brought in (for example, the size of the stand for fixing the strobe), the structure of the room, etc., the camera and strobe position may not be freely changed.
JP 2000-66296 A

  Therefore, the present invention provides a photography system that allows a person other than a professional to easily take a photo of the same degree as a photograph taken by a professional, and photographic equipment under optimum conditions no matter where it is installed. An object of the present invention is to provide a photography system capable of setting the position of the camera.

  The present invention (1) is a photographic system having a photographic space inside which a subject can be stored, which is configured by combining a plurality of frames, and the surface of the plurality of frames facing the photographic device. This is a photographic system in which strobes that can change the position along the respective frames and that can give indirect illumination to a subject are installed on the left and right frames that constitute the frame.

  Here, the imaging space may be configured by combining only a plurality of frames, or may be configured by combining a plurality of frames and other members. Here, it is not necessary that all the sides of the shooting space are constituted by frames. That is, for example, in the case of a rectangular parallelepiped space, the number of sides constituting the rectangular parallelepiped is twelve, but the essential frames are only the left and right and upper frames constituting the surface where the subject faces the photographing apparatus. With respect to the sides, a frame may or may not exist. Moreover, with respect to other sides, it may be configured to visually clarify the inside and outside of the space by using another member (for example, a rope) instead of the frame. In addition, an aspect in which another member is added to a space formed by a frame (in some cases, a frame + another member) (for example, an aspect in which vinyl, cloth, or the like is covered) is a concept of “photographing space” in the present invention. Is included. In addition, in the above example, the shooting space is a rectangular parallelepiped, but the shape is not limited to this, and may be a semicircular shape or a flow surface shape as long as the surface of the subject facing the shooting device (camera) is a plane.

  The present invention (2) is the photographic system according to the invention (1), wherein the strobe has an elongated cylindrical shape.

  Here, the degree of “elongation” mainly relates to the height of the subject with respect to the strobes installed on the left and right frames. This is because the strobe installed in the left frame needs to illuminate the left part of the subject evenly, and the strobe installed in the right frame needs to illuminate the right part of the subject evenly. With regard to the size of the strobe, it is preferable that the subject can be handled from a child to an adult as a subject. For example, the length may be about 1 m and the diameter may be about 20 cm. The strobe installed in the upper frame is mainly related to the horizontal width of the shooting space (corresponding to the length of the upper frame). This is because the strobe installed in the upper frame needs to illuminate the entire area of the space (usually the area where the object is expected to be placed) at the time of shooting. For example, the size of the strobe installed in the frame may be about 1 m in length and about 20 cm in diameter. From the viewpoint of the catchlight effect, it is preferable that all have the same size.

  In addition, the “cylindrical shape” is not limited to a cylindrical shape as long as the direction toward the subject is a cylinder and exhibits a wide-angle effect (that is, the cross-sectional shape is, for example, a semicircle or a fan shape). It is a concept including a mode that is not a complete circle, such as As before, the strobe installed in the left frame must illuminate the left part of the subject evenly during shooting, and the strobe installed in the right frame must illuminate the right part of the subject evenly. This is because the strobe installed in the upper frame needs to illuminate the upper body of the subject evenly during shooting.

  The present invention (3) is the photographic system according to the invention (1) or (2), wherein a strobe capable of applying indirect illumination to the subject is installed in a frame located above the subject's head. .

  The present invention (4) is the photographic system according to the invention (3), wherein the strobe has an elongated rectangular shape.

  Here, the degree of “elongation” mainly relates to the width of the shooting space (corresponding to the length of the upper frame). This is because the strobe installed in the frame located above the head needs to illuminate a wide area in the space (usually the range where the subject is expected to be placed) at the time of shooting. For example, a length of about 1 cm and a width of about 30 cm are suitable.

  Further, the “square shape” is not limited to the square shape as long as the direction to the subject is a square shape. This is because the strobe installed above the head needs to irradiate the head of the subject with strong light in a pinpoint manner from above at the time of photographing.

  According to the present invention (1), since the strobes are arranged on the left and right and upper frames constituting the surface where the subject faces the photographing apparatus, a phenomenon called “catch light” in which the subject's eyes are clearly reflected is easily caused. Furthermore, since the strobe can provide indirect illumination to the subject, the subject can be photographed more beautifully. As described above, there is an effect that a beautiful photograph can be easily taken by the subject itself or the subject concerned without using a professional photographer. In addition, since the strobe is configured to be able to change its position along each frame, it can be set to the optimum conditions according to the installation location, that is, the main photograph can be selected regardless of the location. There is also an effect that a photographing system can be constructed.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effects described above, the left and right portions of the subject are illuminated evenly during photographing, so that an even more beautiful photograph can be taken.

  According to the present invention (3), since the head of the subject is illuminated at the time of shooting, the head of the subject tends to become dark at the time of shooting. Because it is illuminated, it has the effect of being able to shoot more beautifully. Furthermore, a strobe is installed in the front, and the shadow of the subject due to the light from the strobe can be erased by the light from the head. As a result, a more beautiful photograph can be taken. Play.

  According to the present invention (4), more powerful light is emitted from the overhead at the time of photographing, so that the effect (capturing the face beautifully, eliminating the shadow) is further enhanced.

  Hereinafter, the best mode according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following best mode. First, FIG. 1 is an external view of a photography system according to the best mode. Here, each element in FIG. 1 will be described. 1-1 is a left frame, 1-2 is a right frame, 1-3 is an upper frame, 1-4 is an overhead frame, 1-5 is other frames. It is a frame. Here, the length of each frame is, for example, 2.4 m for 1-1 and 1-2, and 2.2 m for 1-3 and 1-4. Further, the shooting space composed of these frames is, for example, width 2.2 m × depth 3 m × height 2.4 m. Furthermore, the frame 1-4 is installed, for example, at a position 1.3 m from the front. Here, since these frames form a space and support the strobe, a certain degree of strength is necessary. For example, it is preferable to use a material having strength such as metal (for example, a steel pipe). In addition, even if each frame is physically integrated (for example, a mode in which one long metal bar is bent to form a plurality of frames), they are joined by welding or connected by joint bolting or the like. You may let them.

  Next, FIG. 2 is an external view (perspective view) of the strobe 2 installed in the left frame 1-1, the right frame 1-2, and the upper frame 1-3. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the strobe 2 includes therein a reflecting plate 2a and two straight tubes (discharge tubes) 2b installed at positions facing the reflecting plate (note that Instead of a straight tube, a circle tube or a helical tube may be used). At the time of photographing, the light emitted from the straight tube (discharge tube) 2b is reflected by the reflecting plate 2a, and the reflected light irradiates the subject via the diffuser 2c. Here, the shape of the strobe 2 is a cylindrical shape. With this configuration, the light emitted from the strobe 2 can be diffused over a wide range of shooting space. The strobe 2 can be moved along the frame in the non-fixed state, and when the installation position is determined, the strobe 2 is fixed on the frame by a clamp 2d {see FIG. 2C}.

  Next, FIG. 3 is an external view (perspective view) of the strobe 3 installed in the overhead frame 1-4. As shown in the figure, the strobe 3 includes a reflecting plate 3a and two straight tubes (discharge tubes) 3b installed at positions facing the reflecting plate (in addition, the straight tube 3). Alternatively, a circle tube or a helical tube may be used). At the time of photographing, the light emitted from the straight tube 3b is reflected by the reflecting plate 3a, and the reflected light irradiates the subject through the diffuser 3c. Here, the strobe 3 has a square shape (rectangular shape). With this configuration, the light emitted from the strobe 3 can be strongly irradiated by focusing on a specific part of the photographing space. The strobe 3 can be moved along the frame in the non-fixed state, and when the installation position is determined, the strobe 3 is fixed on the frame by the clamp 3d {see FIG. 3C}.

  Returning to FIG. 1 again, regarding the photographing device (camera) 4, when the subject itself shoots, the photographing can be performed automatically, or a photographing instruction can be issued from the position of the subject using a remote control or the like. It is preferable that In addition, when the subject concerned (for example, a family member) takes a picture, the auto system or the remote control system is not necessarily required. However, it is preferable that the image can be taken without performing difficult operations such as autofocus. A screen 5 is installed in the shooting space as the background of the subject.

  When assembling this photographic system, it is preferable to install a strobe on each frame while using an illuminance meter. In other words, in order to take a beautiful photograph, the light from the strobe is emitted evenly in the shooting space of this photography system, especially in all areas where normal subjects may be supposed to be placed. Is required. Accordingly, each strobe is arranged at the best position for performing the above-mentioned action while checking the light quantity in the space with an illuminometer.

  In addition, the photos printed by this shooting may be of a high-class type, such as the so-called four-cut or six-cut, that could not be obtained until you took it at the photo studio. May be a type of printing (so-called sticker print), or a combination thereof.

FIG. 1 is an external view of a photography system according to the best mode. FIG. 2 is an external view (perspective view) of strobes installed in the left and right and upper frames in the photography system according to the best mode. 2A is a top view, FIG. 2B is a front view, and FIG. 2C is a side view. FIG. 3 is an external view (perspective view) of a strobe installed in an overhead frame in the photography system according to the best mode. 3A is a top view, FIG. 3B is a front view, and FIG. 3C is a side view.

Explanation of symbols

1-1 Left frame 1-2 Right frame 1-3 Upper frame 1-4 Overhead frame 1-5 Other frames 2, 3 Strobe 2a, 3a Reflector 2b, 3b Straight tube 4 Imaging device 5 Screen

Claims (4)

  A photographic system having a photographic space inside which a subject can be stored, which is configured by combining a plurality of frames, and includes left and right and upper frames that constitute a surface of the plurality of frames toward the photographic device. A photography system in which a strobe capable of changing the position along each frame and capable of providing indirect illumination to a subject is installed.   The photographic system according to claim 1, wherein the strobe has an elongated cylindrical shape.   Furthermore, the photography system of Claim 1 or 2 with which the strobe which can provide indirect illumination with respect to a to-be-photographed object is installed in the flame | frame located on the to-be-photographed object's head.   The photographic system according to claim 3, wherein the strobe has an elongated rectangular shape.