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08/14/2005 05:03:06 PM · #1
Hello all, I'm looking to do more portrait work and therefore need to update some of my lighting equipment. Do you guys think i should spring for a softbox or a Beauty Dish?
08/15/2005 05:15:04 PM · #2
Speaking from only research experience with re: to lighting I think the light from a softbox is more pleasing vs. the beauty dish (which, to my understanding, is harsher).

If I am mistaken I stand corrected but I'd think for regular portrait type lighting your best bet is the softbox.
08/15/2005 05:15:55 PM · #3

I use a mola and love it.
08/15/2005 05:18:27 PM · #4
Geo, what are you using now? I took a look at the Film Exposure site and whatever you're doing is awesome now.

Great pix.
08/15/2005 05:27:38 PM · #5
softbox ...just seems more of a universal tool to me
09/03/2005 04:22:54 AM · #6
Thanks guys! Softbox it is.

Marmalade1121, I've been using available light and bounce boards but that stuff looks a little tacky with paying clients. Ya' know?
09/03/2005 04:36:18 AM · #7
wouldn't an octobox be sort of between a beauty dish and a softbox?
09/03/2005 04:42:08 AM · #8
Originally posted by art-inept:

wouldn't an octobox be sort of between a beauty dish and a softbox?


Tee Hee Hee, that's what i ordered.
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