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01/30/2006 06:53:16 PM · #1 |
I have a photo assignment to shoot an exhibit tomorrow morning at my fine arts museum. It's a press thing, and it opens early for photographers. My question is, I'd rather not have to lug my tripod and big 2.8 lens if I can help it because I have to go to school right after.
Can I get away with my kit lens? Or should I just bite the bullet, not be a wuss, and bring everything with me?
Does anyone know if flash is allowed? I don't know if protocal is different for press or not. I've always been under the impression, no flash is allowed, but since this is press only, will that be waived?
Thanks in advance!
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01/30/2006 06:57:31 PM · #2 |
I know it is a pain to carry all the gear around with you but wouldn't you have too much rather than not enough? Especially if you are on assignment?
I'd bring your stuff.
As far as flash being allowed, check with the museum. I know that some art works flash is prohibited but I guess that is all dependant on the museum. I'm no expert by any means.
But most important, HAVE FUN and share what you capture with the rest of us!
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01/30/2006 06:59:48 PM · #3 |
i think a tripod is appropriate. i would bet the flash is not. just my guess, really.
if you're shooting the actual exhibit as an assignment, i would think you'd need to get high quality images. a tripod would be best. i don't know about the lens, though. if it's for print-quality images, i'd think you'd want your best. if it's for press, you can prolly get away with the kit. |
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01/30/2006 07:01:43 PM · #4 |
| Most museums prohibit the use of flash, and some art museums prohibit photography altogether. As this is an event for photographers they may relax their general rules. If flash is prohibited, then that tripod will be nearly essential as the lighting is generally not great in museums. |
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01/30/2006 07:03:10 PM · #5 |
Thanks everyone!
I'll be bringing everything along then
It's for a paper, not for print, but if I'm going to bring the tripod, I might as well bring the whole kit and kaboodle
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01/30/2006 07:06:00 PM · #6 |
When my daughter and I went to the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, all I had with me was my P&S Nikon 4300. No flash was allowed (I got yelled at, even though I wasn't using it). I just bumped my ISO to 400, and the photos were quite satifactory.
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01/31/2006 03:42:09 AM · #7 |
Definitely take the tripod, and assume you won't be able to use flash.
Painted artworks have longevity problems too - exposure to light gradually degrades the artwork, causing it to fade over time. Not sure if there are colour shifts too (and if there were, they would be different to the ones in photographs) but it may be possible. Bright lights such as flash degrade the artworks faster than dim light. That's why museums are usually dark, to slow down the degradation process.
Ideally, the artworks would be kept in the dark, although they're a little harder to appreciate that way. :)
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01/31/2006 04:28:42 AM · #8 |
A tripod is a must..
Most musuems do not allow a flash (esp on painting). However you may consider speaking to Museum authorities.
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01/31/2006 04:43:09 AM · #9 |
Just as a general ... "Did You Know?" ...
If you have a print that you love and want to remain crisp and full of colour in a frame under glass, that there is a UV grade glass which is what the Museums use. It's a serious price compared to your normal glass, but its there if you want it. |
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01/31/2006 04:43:37 AM · #10 |
Drawings and Paintings, or frankly anything that isn't sculpture, don't like flash. Only folks who get to use lights on paintings or drawings are those that shoot for the archives or publications. for the press only they might allow tripods, but the folks who run the museums mostly see tripods as a trip and fall into painting hazard. Ask about both before you shlep them along. I would bring a monopod. and the 2.8
And in light of the prevoius post remember your polarizers, oblique shots of art under UV glass look like a hall of mirrors without the polarizer.
Message edited by author 2006-01-31 04:45:57. |
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01/31/2006 04:45:04 AM · #11 |
Lots of musuems don't allow tripods also check ahead of time. Flash is almost certainly disallowed except for certain areas. Large camera bags are sometimes not allowed too.
Message edited by author 2006-01-31 04:46:27.
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01/31/2006 04:47:51 AM · #12 |
Shoot in RAW because of the multiply lighting you may encounter.
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