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Where can I buy a light box in dublin?

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  • 26-04-2012 11:57am
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    DeadlyByDesign
    Registered Users Posts: 853 ✭✭✭


    Sorry if this is not technically correct forum

    If ya know what I am talking about. Basically it is to trace or pick your lines after you have done your roughs. I have looked everywhere for one but no joy (apart from internet)


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    Dubdude
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭Dubdude


    Why not make one it would be easy enough and I imagine a lot cheaper.

    Edit: came across this its only A3 but might be helpful.

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2671190/Trail/searchtext%3ELIGHT+BOXES.htm


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    DeadlyByDesign
    Registered Users Posts: 853 ✭✭✭DeadlyByDesign


    good point. Cant be that hard to make one! thanks for the help ::)


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    Fatscally
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭Fatscally


    I have a full size glass table that I don't want if that'd help ya. Unless I have it wrong you'll just need to put a light under it. Is that right?
    I can take a pic tomorrow if you're interested.


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    maringo
    Registered Users Posts: 959 ✭✭✭maringo


    Might be an idea :D
    http://www.ehow.com/how_8218576_make-cheap-tracing-lightbox.html


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    InTheTrees
    Registered Users Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    Just a thought:

    Go to a frame shop and see if they have a deep display box type of frame (they're used for collage type 3d projects) and have them put in opaque plastic instead of glass.

    Then you get a small florescent light fitting from the diy and mount it inside.

    Easy enough to describe... if you knew a carpenter?


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    InTheTrees
    Registered Users Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    I've worked with many traditional animators and they use something called an "Animation Table"; thats like the marriage of a light box and a drafting table and has a rotating opaque disk.

    Its what the professional animators would use for tracing and it may be more what you want, its more suited to intensive tracing then a light box.

    http://www.hamsterking.com/?q=node/295

    http://animation-studio-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/05/purchasing-animation-desk-or-lightbox.html


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    paddylonglegs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,543 ✭✭✭paddylonglegs


    whats it for? to go outside or for laying animation sketches over? Realisitically you could throw one together yourself if its indoor and for yourself. If its for a sign for a client however I would be wary of making sure the light is distributed properly and there is not bunching of light across the face. Find some white opaque acrylic as your face


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