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03/10/2010 07:19:55 AM · #1 |
Well, I'm not quite sure what to call it, so harsh lighting will have to do.
Recently, in the egg challenge, I tried one of those shots where the light source is coming completely from one side and the other side is in complete shadow.
First of all, what kind of lighting do I need to actually do this? The only thing I have is two constant-on lights with softboxes. Those lights are too spread out for this effect, so I had to use a flashlight--this isn't the best option if I want to do a portrait :P
I'm hoping that some of you wonderful, knowledgeable people can explain how I should have/could have done this shot (and others like it). Also if you have feedback on how this shot could have been improved, I'd appreciate that as well! I'm really intrigued by this type of lighting and would like to learn more.
Thanks in advance!
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03/10/2010 07:43:33 AM · #2 |
You should read //scottj.info/files/strobist-lighting101.pdf
It explains you how to create hard and soft light.
The more you source is close to the subject, and the more the source is large you got soft light.
So you have to play on both parameters to create the light you need.
You can modify the surface of your light source by reflection (white cardboard), transmission (tracing paper).
Make experiences and be creative ;) |
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03/10/2010 07:58:48 AM · #3 |
| Yeah, it's actually surprisingly easy to achieve that effect. The placement is going to vary based on the shape of the person's face and also what parts you want to be shrouded in darkness, but in general the setup is surprisingly easy. |
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03/10/2010 09:06:59 PM · #4 |
thanks! I'll have to check it out. It's such a cool effect.
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03/10/2010 09:18:35 PM · #5 |
You need a Snoot.
//www.diyphotography.net/diy-homemade-speedlite-snoot
Message edited by author 2010-03-10 21:19:06. |
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03/10/2010 10:00:04 PM · #6 |
Snoots may work, as may a Gobo, as may a grid, or even just moving one of your lights up closer to the side of your subject (honestly they probably all would in some form or another, though the effect is going to vary slightly from one to the other). Without knowing exactly what you're working with lightwise and what you want as far as portraits go, it's difficult to make suggestions though.
The basic concept, however, is making as much of your light fall where you want it to. Your softboxes on their own are spreading it allllllll around willy nilly. While this is very even, it does everything except produce the effect you are after.
There was an earlier link to strobist, and I'll put up a few more-Restricting light Ultra-Hard Light/Film Noir Film Noir Discussion and Results
Lastly, there's some additional info on lighting technique and a discussion of approaches going on over in the ongoing Strobist lighting thread
Message edited by author 2010-03-11 01:03:43. |
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03/11/2010 03:11:23 AM · #7 |
snoot = cardboard tube made from a cereal packet.
This is just bare light fired at something. It isn't fancy, but it's rather cool.
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