[Making Metal Shiny - Editing Tips???]

25 minutes ago, firstdefence said:

As a potential customer, I would want the image to represent the product accurately, I couldn't care less about how shiny it looks, I would be more concerned about how it performs. Anyone buying such a product would understand that it's the construction and function that matters, not how pretty it looks. You aren't going to be looking at a collet that's spinning at 4000rpm, you're going to hope it holds together and keeps the bit straight and locked in.

Personally, I think this is a waste of time.

It's for marketing purposes/ what my boss wants me to do. If we had the space I would be able to set up a proper studio to photography the items with that shine naturally.  But I don't so I work with what I have, editing software and a backlog of old photos I need to edit.  

Either way it is not a waste of time for me and I appreciate the help from others in learning new skills in editing rather than being told not to bother.  It is never a waste of time to learn a new skill and gain knowledge. 

[Making Metal Shiny - Editing Tips???]

Hello,

I am a nebbie at using the software and the forms so any help would be appreciated.  

What I am trying to do is add a Metal Shine to an image.  We are a manufacturing company and so we have metal products and when I photograph them some of the surfaces are more matte and my boss wants them to look less matte and more, well shiny, bright, inviting.  I'd share the specific photo but I can't so below are some links to kinda what I am talking about.

 

Not Shiny/Duller Examples:

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1.UmraSCWBuNjy0Fhq6z6EVXa6/2pcs-High-Precision-Collet-Chuck-Set-6-35mm-8mm-Engraving-Trimming-Machine-Electric-Router-For-Machinery.jpg_640x640.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/Px8AAOSwt5hYamFT/$_35.JPG?set_id=8800005007

 

Shiny Fresher looking objects:

https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-46537691064911/dunham-22j-collet-chuck-fits-a-6-degree-spindle-10.gif

http://cdn1.grizzly.com/pics/jpeg500/t/t10413-1689e8719085baf590a6b6336a998edc.jpg

 

Not as helpful as far as examples go but I'm basically looking for editing suggestions I should try and play around with.  You know the right general direction to head.

 

Thank you so much for your help!