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 01/18/2007 10:13:31 PM · #26
Originally posted by muckpond:


oh, and a softbox that is less than 48" :)


I'll trade ya a 24' :-)

Message edited by author 2007-01-18 22:13:53.
 01/18/2007 10:40:24 PM · #27
Originally posted by toddhead:
I figured I would try one real quick...

I'll call this one....

My Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot


i'll see your fuzzy hat and raise you some HORNS!



i couldn't try the clamshell dealie 'cause my softbox is too big and i don't have a boom and i don't have a black backdrop and 'cause i don't have a lot of space. so, basically, i'm just screwed.

but i have a hat with horns, so neener neener.

Message edited by author 2007-01-18 22:40:32.
 01/18/2007 10:43:28 PM · #28
Originally posted by muckpond:

i couldn't try the clamshell dealie 'cause my softbox is too big and i don't have a boom and i don't have a black backdrop and 'cause i don't have a lot of space. so, basically, i'm just screwed.

but i have a hat with horns, so neener neener.


You improv'd very well, still looks great, nice smooth light transition from one side to the other.
01/18/2007 10:50:17 PM · #29
Originally posted by idnic:
You improv'd very well, still looks great, nice smooth light transition from one side to the other.


why, thanks!

signed,
his horniness
 01/18/2007 11:01:17 PM · #30
Originally posted by muckpond:
Originally posted by idnic:
You improv'd very well, still looks great, nice smooth light transition from one side to the other.


why, thanks!

signed,
his horniness


LMAO that should be in your signature! :P
 01/20/2007 10:20:12 AM · #31
SC - Can we please change this thread title to: Clamshell Lighting Tecnique - One-light Portrait

That would make it easier for others to find it in the future. Thanks


01/20/2007 10:53:30 AM · #32
There ya go! And a bump for good measure.
 01/20/2007 10:58:16 AM · #33
Originally posted by kirbic:
There ya go! And a bump for good measure.


Thanks, Fritz! :)
 01/20/2007 11:03:58 AM · #34
i want a hat with horns !!

01/20/2007 11:06:04 AM · #35
Originally posted by idnic:


Its called 'clam shell lighting' and its such a lovely look....

The something new for me was that I had to break previous studio training that had taught me to keep my lights several feet away from the model for better diffusion and to turn my fill light OFF for a softer, more graceful light.


Cindi,

Very nice light technique.

Two thoughts.

First, what may be a 'Clam Shell' term to you is also known as a 'Book Shelf', 'wedge', and many other terms per the boss at the time. In other words, the term 'Clam Shell' is accurate, but not the only term to discribe the technique. The boss is always right.

Second, what ever hands on 'training' you have had in studio is never set in stone. Lighting is as differant from one photographer, to the next. Yes, basic, fundamental understanding of what lights do, where they go, how they are used, what they can and can't do, the throw, spread, f stop, lumins, ect, ect, is good to know.

But, because the way your boss did it a certain way, shouldn't mean you will be doing it the same exact way.

Like I keep saying, there is NO right way to light, BUT, there are plenty of wrong ways.

Nice job.


01/20/2007 11:15:17 AM · #36
Well put Horse-man. I didn't realize I was stuck in a rut of always doing things the same way until I tried doing something differently lol
 01/20/2007 11:18:07 AM · #37
Originally posted by idnic:
Well put Horse-man. I didn't realize I was stuck in a rut of always doing things the same way until I tried doing something differently lol


Damnit, now I won't be able to find you in challenges so easily >:|

Don't worry, I'll keep up with your tricks missy!
 01/20/2007 11:28:20 AM · #38
Cindi, I really like your take on the technique (the rotation of the source and reflector). The final outcome is very close to natural window lighting, and the angle you've chosen works really well. It's dramatic, yet very soft. I love the result.
Possibly the only thing I'd change is working to get a little more separation from the background. Not a lot more, just a little.
 01/20/2007 11:36:35 AM · #39
Originally posted by kirbic:
Cindi, I really like your take on the technique (the rotation of the source and reflector). The final outcome is very close to natural window lighting, and the angle you've chosen works really well. It's dramatic, yet very soft. I love the result.
Possibly the only thing I'd change is working to get a little more separation from the background. Not a lot more, just a little.


Thanks, Kirby. I liked the lighting angle I ended up with for the same reason (it reminds me of window light). I'm going to play with this technique again today.... after a little mission with my kids (they don't know, but we're going to buy a new puppy!!). :)

Steve - I'll keep ya on your toes. ;)
 01/20/2007 11:41:38 AM · #40
Originally posted by idnic:

Thanks, Kirby.


Hey! That's a vacuum cleaner, isn't it! PSST - is Cindi saying that Kirbic sucks???? Wow!

:)

Nice lighting, Cindi.
 01/20/2007 11:44:26 AM · #41
Originally posted by nards656:
Originally posted by idnic:

Thanks, Kirby.


Hey! That's a vacuum cleaner, isn't it! PSST - is Cindi saying that Kirbic sucks???? Wow!

:)

Nice lighting, Cindi.


Cindi has actually struck to the source of the name. The nick "kirbic" is just a permutation of "kirby", a nick I got because of my eating habits; I suck up food like a vacuum! :-)
Ah well, if I'm a vacuum, at least I'm a *quality* vacuum!


Message edited by author 2007-01-20 11:45:44.
 01/20/2007 11:46:41 AM · #42
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by nards656:
Originally posted by idnic:

Thanks, Kirby.


Hey! That's a vacuum cleaner, isn't it! PSST - is Cindi saying that Kirbic sucks???? Wow!

:)

Nice lighting, Cindi.


Cindi has actually struck to the source of the name. The nick "kirbic" is just a permutation of "kirby", a nick I got because of my eating habits; I suck up food like a vacuum! :-)
Ah well, if I'm a vacuum, at least I'm a *quality* vacuum!


LMAO I'm smarter than I thought! And no, you don't suck! ;)
 01/20/2007 11:52:41 AM · #43
Originally posted by kirbic:



Sorry, couldn't resist. I tried really hard. Well, sorta hard. Okay, not too hard. Just a little.
 01/20/2007 01:57:39 PM · #44
Can't say anything about Kirby (that's my dog's name too), but the lighting technique definitely doesn't suck. Nice deal Cindi, love the effect.

As wavey said, it's gonna be harder to spot ya in the challenges now :-)
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