Product

Stripbox Edge Bottle Product

Lighting setup

A glass bottle lit by vertical stripboxes that create controlled edge highlights while flags keep the label readable.

Lighting breakdown

1
Left Edge Strip
A tall strip camera-left creates the primary bright edge along the bottle shoulder and label edge.
Vertical stripbox · 0.75
Stripbox
2
Right Edge Strip
A second strip camera-right balances the silhouette with a thinner opposing highlight.
Vertical stripbox · 0.75
Stripbox
3
Label Flag
A small black card between the strips stops spill on the front label so type stays legible.
Black card · 0.4
Flag / cutter

Product bottle — Stripbox Edge Bottle Product lighting setup.

Base setup

Shape glass with a thin line of light.

Top view

Complete setup · 2 lights + 1 grip

Lights: 2
Contrast: 5:1
Catchlight: Vertical strip reflections
Key position: Stripboxes left and right of product
Mood: Luxury / Dark / Commercial
Quality: Specular / Gridded
Subject: Product
Environment: Studio / Dark Background

Mood variations

Product bottle — Dual Edge Lines variation of Stripbox Edge Bottle Product. — Dual Edge Lines
Power both strips evenly for a symmetrical premium bottle silhouette.

Product bottle — Single Edge Drama variation of Stripbox Edge Bottle Product. — Single Edge Drama
Turn off the far strip and let one edge line carry the form for a darker hero.

Product bottle — Softer Strip Falloff variation of Stripbox Edge Bottle Product. — Softer Strip Falloff
Add diffusion or move the strips back for wider, softer edge transitions.

Final look

Base setup

Glass products are read through their reflections, not the light hitting the label directly. Narrow strip sources become bright edge lines that define the bottle silhouette without flooding the front with glare.

Camera & framing

Exposure

ISO

ISO 100

Shutter

1/125 – 1/200s

Aperture

f/8 – f/14

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

1Watch the bottle, not the lights — move strips until the edge line sits where you want the form to read.
2Keep labels turned slightly off the strip axis so type stays readable without a hot spot.
3Use black cards between strips if the center label blows out.
4Tape the product and tripod; small rotations change the reflection geometry instantly.