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12/27/2008 12:32:25 AM · #1 |
i just got a new strobe-light and i'm try to figure out studio lighting. I made a hair light, or what im going to use as a hair light, out of an old speed flash from the 1980's with some paper clips, rubber bands, and an extension cord. in this picture, im using the umbrella attatchment. I like the light soft, but this doesn't look right. i got the highlights on the hair and shoulders almost right, but there are no highlights on the face. and does anyone have any other advice to go along with this picture and the lighting?
Message edited by author 2008-12-27 00:33:12. |
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12/27/2008 12:54:07 AM · #2 |
a) Move main light closer to subject
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b) increase output of main light
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c) decrease intensity of rim light and open up aperture
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12/27/2008 01:04:16 AM · #3 |
do you mean you want advice on how to make the light on the face stronger? Or the light on the hair weaker?
I'll answer both... for the face, move the light closer to your face and it'll be brighter.
The way I see this, the backlight you have is overpowering the key (main) light which is drawing my eye to your (very shiny and lustrous) hair. It isnt making your ears glow though which is a nice change.
If i were to light this picture, id just move the main light closer, or turn the power up to balance out the hair/back light.
I wouldnt change your aperture, it looks fine as it is based on the key light so you can keep it the same, just move the face light. |
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12/27/2008 01:05:34 AM · #4 |
yeah what david said..lol.
Actually I don't know much about studio lighting. But just from basic photography that i think i know (i don't really know)...It looks like your main light is coming from our left (his right) side. It's being completely over powered by your rim light. You should bring the main light in closer and either turn his head more towards it or bring it further to the front of his face. Remember that a hair light is to give you more of a separation between the hair and the background...so you odn't need it as intense, or at least put it further behind his head so that you get more of a halo effect. (notice i said more and not a complete halo effect). And if that isn't enough, who said you can't add some fill flash to studio shot. |
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