This might be more suitable in the lighting forum, but I wanted to hit up you concert photogs with a couple of images of mine from Friday. My first time using a remote speedlight, my goal was to supplement, not overpower, the stage lighting. I'm generally pleased, but am always looking to improve. I probably could have used a second light on the opposite side, triggered on a different channel. All shot in manual with my 5D, 1250 ISO, altered apeture and shutter on the fly. Lesson learned: need to gel the flash next time so it balances with the tungsten stage lights.
If you are going to use a remote flash at a concert, a gel is a must. Also, try to plan the placement of it to more closely match the lighting rig. In #1 and #4 it's giving you a great flare but doing nothing to help the photo imo. Generally bands dont have lights shooting sideways on stage so it will never quite look natural from that angle.
Ultimately you're just better off not using one at all. If a band is willing to have flashes going off in the first place, you're better off just talking to the lighting guy to see if he can give you a little something more to work with, you'll be much happier with the results.
Hi Carlton, I appreciate your input, I have mixed feelings on the placement, sometimes I think it looks cool, other times distracting. I do like it when it gives some nice rim to the performer.
Where would you suggest a remote flash get placed in this scenario? I'm limited to anywhere within reach ie. no ladders :-)
