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 10/24/2004 10:17:04 AM · #1
What do you use to lite small subject in your house? A desk lamp, window light? I am having some trouble with lighting. Maybe if I get some ideas I can inprove.
 10/24/2004 11:01:20 AM · #2
I use flash alot: one Canon 420EX and one 550EX with umbrellas and light stands, fired off by a ST-E2 (wireless transmitter). A bit overkill but very flexible.


10/24/2004 11:02:53 AM · #3
You can also get a desk lamp with a flexible neck, maybe two. I think Konador and Blemt us them very effectively.
 10/24/2004 11:19:18 AM · #4
I suppose it depends on what effect you are trying to catch.

I've used simple Maglite flashlights, 500W spotlights, 1.5Million CW concentrated flood lights, window lighting, flash, a pair of Alien Bees 800's, etc. It depends if I want over lighting, underlighting, backlighting, side, bounced, area, spot, indirect, etc. Each will give the shot different aspects.

In short, you can never have enough lighting alternatives.
 10/24/2004 12:41:21 PM · #5
Alien Bees!!!

Message edited by author 2004-10-24 12:41:35.
 10/24/2004 02:14:14 PM · #6
Ott-lites are great for natural sun like effects, you can find them in most craft stores, like Michaels or Joann's, use those coupons in the paper.
ott-lite review

Message edited by author 2004-10-24 14:16:46.
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