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03/20/2005 12:05:37 PM · #1 |
Just looking for some information on what the best way is to shoot portraits with Strobes and hot lights. I currently have the following:
1 - AlienBee B800 (Softbox and Umbrella)
3 - JTL Everlights (Softboxes on all)
From what I've read, the hot lights give off a color temperature of 3200K (each bulb is 575watts). I set my camera up for that and the pictures come out fine. The problem is that HOT lights are exactly that. Can't really use them for more than 30 minutes before everyone in the room is sweating.
Now, The B800 strobe gives off a color temp of 5200K. If using 1 JTL and the B800, should the strobe be the main light? and the JTL be used as a fill or vice versa?
What color temperature should I use? the Strobe (5200K) or the Hot Light (3200K)?
Any advice?
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03/20/2005 12:23:27 PM · #2 |
| unless you are making a B&W photo, mixing lights will not be a good idea, Unless you put a filter over one of the light sources to balance the light. Remember just becasue you see white with your eyes, the camera sees color temperature. Rosco makes filters for just that problem. |
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03/20/2005 12:44:47 PM · #3 |
Or shoot a white card, a grey card and a black card together with your subject in RAW mode to get the white balance right.
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03/20/2005 01:17:44 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Or shoot a white card, a grey card and a black card together with your subject in RAW mode to get the white balance right. |
Your subject might be balanced correctly but I doubt if any areas closer to each light source will be.. |
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03/20/2005 01:29:50 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by gwphoto:
unless you are making a B&W photo, mixing lights will not be a good idea, Unless you put a filter over one of the light sources to balance the light. Remember just becasue you see white with your eyes, the camera sees color temperature. Rosco makes filters for just that problem. |
Could you post a link to those filters? Thanks! |
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03/20/2005 01:56:08 PM · #6 |
If you want to mix lights, I suggest filtering the strobes to 3200K using a RoscoSun filter. I get them at Calumet. They sell a 20"x24" sheet for about $7.50. That should provide enough material to correct several strobes.
Rosco Full Sun at Calumet
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