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yamslayer — How to create a Lightbox
Published: 2005-10-26 21:12:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 8533; Favourites: 144; Downloads: 376
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A simple and effective way to create a lightbox for animation. The peg bar can be placed at the top or bottom or both. Much more affordable than purchasing one.Related content
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Hello, may I ask? since it's slanted, how do you keep the paper from sliding?
and what does those red strips in the first picture mean?
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cool! lol i went the easy/cheap route and used a see through clip board, shoebox and some tap lights. not as nifty but it works
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This is SOOO great!
Although, my dad says that plywood will be to thin...but i'll definately will make this soon!
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Thanks,
i was looking for a tutorial like this.
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do you have any measurements for the plywood, and plexiglass peices?
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You can make your own depending on what you need for sizes. Obviously, some sides need to be the same length as others, so just go from there.
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ive already had my built for a while now. thanks anyways though
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this is so cool! i might ask my dad to make one for me ^_^
great tutorial!!!!
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Thank you so much!
I was going to buy one but they just seem to expensive for a box and a light
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do you happen to have recommended measurements for these pieces?
just trying to figure out the measurements on the pieces so I can figure out the cost to build one.. because for me it's either build this or just do a cheap thing and get a clear plastic box and then put a touch light underneath it..
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Why is opaque/semi reccomended?
(as in, if you get a clear one, is it too bright? and is that why semi/opaque is better?)
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.. i'll try making it but is a normal bulb unit ok cuz i cant seem to find a florecent one
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sorry to take so long in reply. Yeah, a normal bulb will work fine, but if you use that you either want to coat the bulb with white paint or make sure you have opaque-ish plexiglas (or a bit thicker). The reason for this is so that the bulb's brightness doesn't hurt your eyes after drawing for a good while. Also, Florescent just burn with less heat, so I think they're safer. But normal bulbs definately do work.
- D
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That was the first lightbox I ever had... long time ago...
Can I use it on ~animationinfo ?
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Hey, I think I can make one of these!
I've got a similar home-made one with clear glass, but without actually doing any research and chancing upon this... well, thanks!
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