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12/20/2004 10:13:04 PM · #1 |
i just got flood lights. i would love it if anyone could give me any tips for using them it would be very helpful and thanks in advance
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12/20/2004 11:13:49 PM · #2 |
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12/20/2004 11:19:02 PM · #3 |
make sure the bulbs are the same color temperature. And judging by the quality of the photo there, I'd suggest learning how to make a proper exposure. And also learn photoshop. Learn learn learn, and keep at it.
Message edited by author 2004-12-20 23:19:58. |
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12/20/2004 11:19:59 PM · #4 |
for flattering, even lighting, you'll need an umbrella for at least one of those lights. Then again, you can go "Rembrandt" style (ie dramatic) with just one lamp (no umbrella) placed overhead to the side of your subject and angled down(for portraits). Or, more traditionally, try two lamps and umbrellas and place them infront and to the sides of your subject.
Lighting is hard, but fun to mess around with. Good luck!
P.S. turn off all other light sources when using studio lights
Message edited by author 2004-12-20 23:21:40. |
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12/20/2004 11:29:59 PM · #5 |
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12/21/2004 12:33:15 AM · #6 |
The link does not work - so i have no pic to see and comment on...
Floods..as in incandescent?
I have been using some halogen worklights (see my portfolio and last few challenge entries) - here is what i have learned:
-use ONLY those lights (no other lights or windows as the mix of lights will screw the white balance and color.
-best is a custom white balance setting. I just use one of the incandescent setting on my camera.
-you can hang a cheap white sheet as a diffuser in front of the light. I got a full size sheet for $6 at wally world, put plant hooks in the ceiling, hung a piece of pvc pipe with rope from the hooks and tossed the sheet over that. will work to reflect light back into the scene from the other side as well. white foam core can be clothes pinned to the sheet as a reflector. This has worked so well i am adding more hooks and pipe to make a three sided 'room'.
-Use a tripod, and be prepared for slow shutter speeds.
-barn doors are almost a nessecity. i have none, and that is next on my to make list, and a snoot. My lights get bloody hot, so i am thinking aluminum flashing material...not sure how to attach it to the lights quite yet.
and check out this site for some info
//www.vividlight.com/articles/1615.htm
Message edited by author 2004-12-21 00:35:23.
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12/21/2004 06:19:39 AM · #7 |
I would recommend Litho plate for making attachments - any local litho printers will have yards and yards of it they're throwing out. It's easily cuttable, easily bendable, probably free, and will survice the heat indefinitely.
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