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Product

Acrylic Base Product Reflection

Lighting setup

A premium product on black acrylic with controlled strip highlights and a mirror reflection beneath the hero object.

Clear rectangular perfume bottle of amber liquid with a matte black cap on a black gloss riser, bright highlights down both glass edges and a mirror reflection below.

Base setup

The reflection is half the product.

Top view

Complete setup · 2 lights + 2 grip

camera leftcamera rightBackgroundBlack sweep 1 – 2m behind; acrylic 2 – 5cm under productSubjectCamera120° L1Edge Strip KeyVertical stripbox2Edge Strip RightVertical stripboxflag3Reflection FlagBlack flag under acrylicbounce4Gradient PanelLarge white panel
Lights
2
Contrast
6:1
Catchlight
Vertical strip + mirror copy
Key position
Strip highlights camera-left/right; product on acrylic
Mood
Luxury / Dark / Commercial
Quality
Soft Light / Specular
Subject
Product
Environment
Studio / Dark Background

Mood variations

Product bottle — Dark Reflection Band variation of Acrylic Base Product Reflection.

Dark Reflection Band

Bring the Reflection Flag closer under the acrylic to carve a dark horizontal band through the mirror copy — strips and bottle hold.

Product bottle — Gradient Sweep variation of Acrylic Base Product Reflection.

Gradient Sweep

Bring a larger Gradient Panel closer so a smooth soft gradient washes the bottle face and repeats in the acrylic mirror.

Product bottle — Color Rim Accent variation of Acrylic Base Product Reflection.

Color Rim Accent

Gel Edge Strip Key warm (CTO) and Edge Strip Right cool (CTB) — colored edge lines only; bottle body stays near-neutral.

Final look

Clear rectangular perfume bottle of amber liquid with a matte black cap on a black gloss riser, bright highlights down both glass edges and a mirror reflection below.

Base setup

Acrylic gives a clean mirror reflection that doubles the visual weight of the product. Strip or panel highlights define the object while flags shape the reflection so it stays elegant, not messy.

Camera & framing

Exposure

ISO

ISO 100

Shutter

1/125 – 1/200s

Aperture

f/8 – f/13

Lens & framing

Lens

90 – 100mm macro or short tele

Camera height

Slightly above table height, parallel to label plane

Framing

Hero product fill, label readable, minimal distortion

Try these settings → Key : fill ratio →

Key notes

  • 1Polish the acrylic between frames; dust and scratches become huge in the reflection.
  • 2Place strips to create thin edge lines on the product and a matching line in the reflection.
  • 3Flag the reflection if it gets too bright — you want a readable mirror, not a second product.
  • 4Keep the camera locked; moving even slightly changes the reflection alignment.

Gear alternatives

Same lighting job — budget, mid, and pro tools. Highlighted cells match what this setup names.

Tools

Related setups

The reflection is half the product.