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05/09/2008 03:59:46 PM · #1 |
It seems no matter what I just cant get GOOD catchlights. I personally prefer the way umbrella catchlights look as opposed to the softbox, so I started using the brolly instead.
ANy advice, tips, tricks on how to get these good catch lights??
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05/09/2008 04:52:12 PM · #2 |
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05/09/2008 04:59:19 PM · #3 |
- check the catchlight in the eyes from the point of view from the camera.
- make sure the catchlight doesn't hit the eye-white
- it's better to have the catchlights in the upper part of the iris then in the lower part
- look in people's eyes in different light-conditions and see what the available light does (windows etc.) |
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05/09/2008 05:11:32 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by biteme:
- check the catchlight in the eyes from the point of view from the camera.
- make sure the catchlight doesn't hit the eye-white
- it's better to have the catchlights in the upper part of the iris then in the lower part
- look in people's eyes in different light-conditions and see what the available light does (windows etc.) |
Funny thing about that one is, once you start noticing, it's REALLY hard to stop!! LOL |
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05/09/2008 05:13:24 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by TCGuru:
Originally posted by biteme:
- check the catchlight in the eyes from the point of view from the camera.
- make sure the catchlight doesn't hit the eye-white
- it's better to have the catchlights in the upper part of the iris then in the lower part
- look in people's eyes in different light-conditions and see what the available light does (windows etc.) |
Funny thing about that one is, once you start noticing, it's REALLY hard to stop!! LOL |
that is so true..
I work in a school, and in my class is a girl with almost black eyes. The reflections are always awesome. When we are standing in the hall, the most gorgeous catchlights are reflected in her eyes. Sometimes I ask her to turn a little bit to the light. She loves that, haha! |
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05/09/2008 05:42:20 PM · #6 |
hmmm... this is better... got the catchlights better. I moved the umbrella REALLY close.. it was almost in the camera frame. This is just a totally goofing off picture of us testing the lights.
[thumb]677446[/thumb]
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05/09/2008 05:46:41 PM · #7 |
Create catchlights without contributing to overall exposure. Grab some reflectors and light them up.
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05/09/2008 05:53:36 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by gwe21:
hmmm... this is better... got the catchlights better. I moved the umbrella REALLY close.. it was almost in the camera frame. This is just a totally goofing off picture of us testing the lights.
[thumb]677446[/thumb] |
well done! now you need to iron that backdrop :) lol |
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05/09/2008 05:54:44 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Eyesup:
Originally posted by gwe21:
hmmm... this is better... got the catchlights better. I moved the umbrella REALLY close.. it was almost in the camera frame. This is just a totally goofing off picture of us testing the lights.
[thumb]677446[/thumb] |
well done! now you need to iron that backdrop :) lol |
or just leave it out ;) catchlights look good! |
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05/09/2008 06:51:36 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by Eyesup:
Originally posted by gwe21:
hmmm... this is better... got the catchlights better. I moved the umbrella REALLY close.. it was almost in the camera frame. This is just a totally goofing off picture of us testing the lights.
[thumb]677446[/thumb] |
well done! now you need to iron that backdrop :) lol |
or just leave it out ;) catchlights look good! |
LOL. I very rarely EVER use that backdrop. I normally use paper rolls. but was playing with the color gels.
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