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 12/26/2008 07:51:46 PM · #1
Any suggestions..
12/26/2008 07:59:14 PM · #2
a couple of details may help , help us to help you!
 12/26/2008 08:06:36 PM · #3
Well I am shootin 5 models dressed in black for group shots... I have two medium octaboxes and a Giant softbox, I only have two strobe heads though...I want to properly light the models
 12/26/2008 08:54:15 PM · #4
someone?
 12/26/2008 08:56:00 PM · #5
fire ....fire ...fire...fire...fire
 12/26/2008 09:14:00 PM · #6
I dontknow enough about lights to help you out, but look up the strobist on here in the search feature and you should be able to find the web address and you may have more luck
 12/27/2008 12:56:03 PM · #7
Do what I do. Don't use lights and shoot with a slow shutter giving you a more subdued tone.

I personally would place the lights to get the most natural look of real light. I would refrain from getting the light too flat, and focus on where you want your shadows to be. But that is just me, and I am not a light master.
 12/27/2008 01:52:35 PM · #8
I did a similar shot earlier this year(5 of us in black shirts).
Used a similar setup - but ended up adding another flash for a hair light (no modifiers).
Just uploaded it here:

A couple of things to watch out for:
     - concentrate on lighting anyone in back (I had quite a few staggered poses, and the shadows were tough).

     - in retrospect, I'd worry more about lighting the clothes.  With that much available light, the faces 

       will turn out just fine, but the lack of contrast in the clothes required some serious toning in post. :o\
I had a bunch of great shots of us goofing around, and those were actually much better images - but this was the 'standard family shot' that I wanted.

In retrospect, I'd probably choose something other than black. It also made it tough to compose, as I was on the wrong side of the camera (not a big fan of being in front of the lens).

Good luck! :O)
 12/27/2008 02:25:52 PM · #9
Adding the lighting setup:

Again, next time I'll think about using some modifiers to add narrow focus lighting on those in back (me).
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