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06/04/2008 01:26:41 PM · #1 |
I've only ever used a flash, and still I have issues with harsh shadows etc. I've got a diffuser for the flash and some other stuff. Anyways, at the shop today I was looking at some of the bigger lights. I would like to learn (Not buy anything yet) as to how to use them, what they do and under what circumstances etc. I work in a church were weddings are done on weekends and I perform the service but never have enough time to sit down and chat with the photographer about lighting. So, I'm looking for other resources. I plan to build my own softbox tomorrow.
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06/04/2008 02:20:46 PM · #2 |
Jason, people here often recommend strobists as a starting point (strobist.blogspot.com/)
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06/04/2008 04:08:35 PM · #3 |
If you really want to learn about lighting, know....
1) You have choices so don't limit yourself
2) Home Depot is the poor mans lighting source
3) The studio is a place for perfect lighting setups
4) Locations are a place where imperfect light is found
5) There are no correct ways to light your subject, but there are plenty of wrong ways
6) There are other lights to choose from besides strobes that may be better for the task at hand
7) Natural light, the Sun, is the best light source especially at dawn and at dusk
8) The strobist is a good resource, but to learn lighting you have to actually try and experiment
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06/04/2008 04:36:23 PM · #4 |
Light: Science & Magic
//www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Introduction-Photographic-Lighting/dp/0240808193/
Matters of Light & Depth
//www.amazon.com/Matters-Light-Depth-Ross-Lowell/dp/0966250400/
Treat lighting as a tool. Lighting is both visual communication and problem solving. Experiment to figure out what works for you.
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06/04/2008 04:42:45 PM · #5 |
I'm starting down the path of learning more about supplemental lighting as well. I recommend a good book I found, Lighting, by David Prakel. It's a bit heavy on the physics and technicals compared to some books, but I like that myself.
Also, since I started NYIP, I've been scouring their web site, and just today came across an interesting audio clip in their podcast area -- "Matching Flash With Ambient Light". It's VERY basic, and you'll have to grit your teeth through about 30 seconds of "some students ask how do I know if my camera has an aperture priority mode" (geeze), but once you're past that, it covers some nice fundamentals.
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