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Published: 2008-11-19 19:34:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 13934; Favourites: 113; Downloads: 408
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Description Another set up diagram for ya. This one is for some of the darker images. Such as [link]

The boom on the background as shown puts more of a spot behind subject but sometime ill put it high right corner and shoot it across the background.

Occasionally I will add another spot above the model for a hair light as well. Such as in [link]
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Comments: 16

Edwardv17 [2018-03-18 23:07:10 +0000 UTC]

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zoomzoom [2009-01-17 04:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Hey. What can you recommend when it comes to buying lighting kits like this one?

any specific brands?

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cosfrog In reply to zoomzoom [2009-01-17 05:07:35 +0000 UTC]

I use all photogenics...Id say its mid range price wise and they havent failed me in years. I also use photoflex soft boxes, again mid range. If you are on more of a budget alienbees are pretty good.

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zoomzoom In reply to cosfrog [2009-01-17 05:38:51 +0000 UTC]

I am on the budget... its my first setup.
would any of these work?
[link]
not worth it? too cheap... why not good...?

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cosfrog In reply to zoomzoom [2009-01-17 16:41:05 +0000 UTC]

I understand the budget thing, but I would still try for quality. Alienbees.com to me are inexpensive yet still a quality product that will last you awhile. Most those things you find on ebay would fall apart soon, or not consistent light quality. (oh and they come in pretty colors)

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zoomzoom In reply to cosfrog [2009-01-17 18:55:00 +0000 UTC]

ok. One more question. what is the difference between umbrella and softbox stands effects? how does one effect the other? is umbrella setup mostly used to wash out the background colors...
well.. i guess it was 3 questions. sorry if I am bugging m8..

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cosfrog In reply to zoomzoom [2009-01-17 21:19:38 +0000 UTC]

well an umbrella will soften the light a bit, but also spreads it out more....I use them for the white background shots. softboxes will do that, soften the light and its more directional.

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zoomzoom In reply to cosfrog [2009-01-17 05:22:15 +0000 UTC]

what would you say mid range is...? 300ws?

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cosfrog In reply to zoomzoom [2009-01-17 05:39:25 +0000 UTC]

oh I mean mid range price wise. a mid range mono-strobe would be 500ws I guess. I have 4 500ws and 1 300 and a 125

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PhotoLust [2008-11-22 16:03:45 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial has been collected in *PhotoLust 's favourites gallery (home of loads of brilliant tutorials) and has also been featured in November's journal . Thanks for making such a great resource!

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Strandjunge [2008-11-22 13:45:52 +0000 UTC]

.... thx again

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detail24 [2008-11-21 18:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Coolness! Thanks for that little but helpful sketch

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zoomzoom [2008-11-20 03:59:20 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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aphoticart [2008-11-19 23:49:02 +0000 UTC]

You are an amazing artist man. Thanks for the great tips.

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cosfrog In reply to aphoticart [2008-11-20 20:54:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!

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e2wtf [2008-11-19 21:59:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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