Photography Area

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Pikes Peak Makerspace members have built a large but portable table with seamless backdrop and lighting to use for product photography.

By large we mean the surface is a full 4'x8' sheet of plywood. (PPM does not have any cameras or darkroom facilities.)

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911.
Our physical location is:
735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.
Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
Please DO NOT paint indoors.



Impairment

The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Photography Area Classes and Training

Area Captain

(None)

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #general (or #showcase)

Tips

Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.

Equipment Lists

Lights
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Owner Status
Up/Down
Problem
Description
overhead light ? ? PPM Up
light source westcott ? PPM Up
light deflector LimoStudio ? PPM Up
box light LimoStudio ? PPM Up
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Owner Status
Up/Down
Problem
Description
Hardware
Picture A Manufacturer Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Owner Status
Up/Down
Problem
Description
tripod Velbon S-600 PPM Up
turntable ? ? PPM Up
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Estimated
Value
Owner Status
Up/Down
Problem
Description

Wish List

Donations Received

Policies

Reservations

No reservation system at this time. First come, first served. (It's usually available.)

Scrap and Trash

Please recycle plain paper.

Software

Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the Adobe Creative Cloud software,

and it is installed on our Design Workstations 1 and 2:

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Bridge

Showcase

Photo Gallery

Other Fun Stuff

Shopify Blog -- external link: How to Take High-Quality Product Photos With Your Smartphone
Hints for Getting the Lighting Right in Your Etsy Photos
Applying to gettyimages