Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Moderated by: guardian

Visit the FM Store · Image Upload · Buy & Sell
FM Forum Rules

FM Forums | Lighting and Studio techniques | Join Image Upload

1 2

4 … 98 99 end

Archive 2004 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

ibjames
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #1 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

how do you tell when to use softboxes vs. translucent umbrellas, to brollys? It is all so confusing..

I would like to be able to do portraits.. and also the stuff JohnE shoots.. full body like that.. very nice.. is there anywhere I can learn about each and what function they give?

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 10, 2004 at 10:44 PM

pontmercy
Offline
Buy and Sell: On

p.3 #2 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Thanks JohnE, product shots pay the bills and I get better each time I do a session. Learning how to keep the glare down on those bright white packages these days by diffusion! I hope someday to get to the level of what you and your daughter are doing with your "vargas girls" photos. Love the polish that you put on each photograph. That's what makes it art!

Let's see more studios people!! We all learn from each other.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 10, 2004 at 11:14 PM

pontmercy
Offline
Buy and Sell: On

p.3 #3 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

ibJames, I mainly use softboxes. Never have really used umbrellas but I'm from the advertising photography side of the business and we just always used softboxes. I use barn doors with gels and raw lights without any diffusion for background and effects from time to time.

I think JohnE and others will agree with me, the best way to learn is just get in the studio and start moving things around and see what works best for you.

Good luck!

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 10, 2004 at 11:16 PM

cosfrog
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #4 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

For those of you looking for the curtain track as shown in John E's setup....I just found it at Ikea today. They have the track pieces, even the curves, and the clips to attach to your cutains. I plan on getting some when the second half of my studio is finished.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 12, 2004 at 02:19 AM

Squid Nick
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #5 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Any additional setup shots? I'm adding equipment to my collection so need ideas of anything else I need to buy. Amazing how you can spend $1k in a week just to overhall your setup. Like someone else said, it's hard to explain that you have to shell out $900 for a new carpet just because you have a camera.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 15, 2004 at 09:59 PM

paulf
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #6 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

I second that! Seeing JohnE's setup really helped me in selecting the equipment for my studio. Much to my wifes dismay heheh.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 16, 2004 at 04:43 PM

slruser
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #7 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Just getting started with lighting. Isn't the Alien Bees just strobes. Not continuous lighting. Is this right?

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 16, 2004 at 08:38 PM

paulf
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #8 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Correct. Alien Bees are indeed strobes.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 16, 2004 at 08:41 PM

Squid Nick
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #9 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

I was thinking about buying some continuous lighting for lighting the backdrop (no need to have expensive strobes for that), but someone stopped me before and said don't ever mix lighting. So that's to you slruser if you're trying to figure out what things to buy. If you go for strobes, go all the way. If you go for continuous (and don't mind the air conditioning bills), then do all them that way.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 17, 2004 at 12:48 AM

stevenD
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #10 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Here ya go:

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 20, 2004 at 05:44 AM

stevenD
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #11 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

and here is one shot from the shoot....

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 20, 2004 at 05:49 AM

bssofro
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #12 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

StevenD

Thanks alot for the studio shot. Looks GREAT. As does the above result.!!!!

Can you please indicate all that is in the picture in terms of what lights..and how many?

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 20, 2004 at 05:52 AM

stevenD
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #13 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Oh sure, I had one x800 White Lightning on approx 3/4 power shooting thru a Photoflex large Multidome with two silver and two gold panels in it, approx 7ft from the Model.

One the other side I had another x800 White Lightning, at approx. 3/8 power bounced into a Calumet Umbrella.

The hair light was on the Boom, overhead, a B400 on approx. 1/2 power and a 10 degree grid in it.

The background is a Photek, Black, velvet-like material.

I had a B800 on 1/4 power shooting a pink gel on the background, when I saw that the black background was pretty much swallowing up all the pink from the background light, I turned it onto the Model, you can see the extra pink high lites on her left side, I liked it as it added a certain warm glow..

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 20, 2004 at 06:22 AM

Melor
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #14 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Steven, thanks for the picture of the studio, and the example shot. I am going nuts trying to figure out what to buy. I am thinking three WL x800's, but if they won't go low enough, and the x1600 is better because of the 1/4 switch which will let them go lower than the x800 then I am needing to rethink my purchase. It seems crazy to buy a more powerful light in order to go lower. If thats indeed an issue, then I would probably be better buying AB400's. I don't want to have to shoot all my shots at f22.

What was the aperture on the pink shot above?

Paul

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 20, 2004 at 06:30 AM

stevenD
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #15 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

For most most of my studio shots I shoot manual at F8 250 shutter speed.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 20, 2004 at 03:57 PM

chris78cpr
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #16 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

A question for all those who use reflectors. What is the best general all purpose reflector you own? I'm gonna pick one up to start playing with some natural light portrait/macro/product stuff and want to start very basic.

Tips would be good ta. I have been looking at the lastolite range or 30com or 50cm relfectors.

Chris

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 24, 2004 at 11:41 PM

1banger
Offline
Buy and Sell: On

p.3 #17 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Man!.........You guys are going make me spend more money!

Great info! Keep em' coming!

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 26, 2004 at 12:34 PM

eoser
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #18 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Unfortunatly I dont have my own studio, for commercial shots Ijust rent pro studio in Warsaw or my clients already rent them

but for my personal work and some boring days

I shoot in my living room,

This image is copyrighted by the owner

this is effects http://www.pbase.com/szuszyn/goddess
sometimes I paint some of my wals

(in this one Cris Baten in action, and you can see my fresh painting walls)

This image is copyrighted by the owner

or rebuild some furniture

This image is copyrighted by the owner

and effects
http://www.pbase.com/szuszyn/image/36481493
and sometimes I shoot in locations like this http://www.pbase.com/szuszyn/agata_dembiecka
Best Serg

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 26, 2004 at 07:52 PM

bka20d
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #19 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

chris78cpr wrote:
A question for all those who use reflectors. What is the best general all purpose reflector you own? I'm gonna pick one up to start playing with some natural light portrait/macro/product stuff and want to start very basic.

Tips would be good ta. I have been looking at the lastolite range or 30com or 50cm relfectors.

Chris
try the calumet 3-d reflector..........

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 27, 2004 at 01:02 AM

splate
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #20 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

JohnE,

Your finished shots are amazing and setup photos are truly inspirational.

May I know where can I get the gold reflector in your third setup? What kind of stand did you use for this reflector? You and your daughter are very creative and talented.

Thanks,
Seth

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 27, 2004 at 07:50 PM

splate
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #21 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Serg,
As always, I always admire your creativity and style.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 27, 2004 at 10:00 PM

JohnE
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #22 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

splate wrote:
JohnE,
Your finished shots are amazing and setup photos are truly inspirational.
May I know where can I get the gold reflector in your third setup? What kind of stand did you use for this reflector? You and your daughter are very creative and talented.
Thanks,
Seth

Thanks Seth. Kortney and I appreciate the compliment.

The reflector is from PhotoFlex and it is their LitePanel reflector Kit. The material for the one that I have is gold on one side and white on the other. The frame is 6' x 3' and the whole thing collapses and stores in its bag. I purchase both the reflector material and the difusion material.

You can purchase the stand and the stand-to-frame connectors for it (I did.)

I also bought the 7' x 7' version and have suspended it over a pool with the difusion material to tone down the direct sunlight for a recent shoot (I think there is a photo somewhere on FM's where I show it suse.

Hope this helps.
John

http://www.photoflex.com

Translucent panel gives reflection or diffusion.
Shock-corded frame enables set up and take down in minutes.
Square tube frame prevents twisting and rounded edges make positioning two panels together easy.
Extensive Quality Control process ensures a perfect product.
The LitePanel Kit comes with a Crossbar, 2214 LiteStand, Main & T Clamp, Carry Bag, and two reversible fabrics:
Translucent and Soft Gold/White
Translucent is used to diffuse light. Produces broad light source and soft effects.
Soft Gold mixes silver and gold in zig-zag pattern. Warm, summery feel. Great with skin tones.
White White brightens the reflected light.

LitePanel Kit
#FV-PANELKIT1
39x72" (99×183cm)

Frame: Aluminum

Fabrics: Translucent, White/Soft Gold

Hardware: Crossbar, LiteStand, Main & T Clamp, Carry Bag

LP-A3972FR
LP-3972WT
LP-3972ZZ
LP-A39CB
LS-2214
LP-A1600CLP
LP-1603BAG

© 2004 - Photoflex Products Inc.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Nov 29, 2004 at 03:32 AM

mr.photoguy
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.3 #23 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

Man, I really like all of your set ups. I managed to attain quite a few neat ideas from the photo's that I saw. Unfortunatly due to renting a small studio apartment, I don't have much room, but I may have the length to pull of a few shots. I will definetly have to try this out. Ofcourse I need lighting first.
lol..

Thanks for the posts guys, you all just inspired 1 more person to set up a in home studio.

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Dec 06, 2004 at 06:30 PM

Daschund Woof
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #24 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

OK, here's where I normally shoot at...

Daschund

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Dec 06, 2004 at 07:06 PM

Daschund Woof
Offline
Image Upload: On

p.3 #25 · Re: Show us YOUR Studio

And here's a pano of it...

Daschund

Edited on Dec 22, 2007 at 04:13 AM

Dec 06, 2004 at 07:07 PM


FM Forums \| Lighting and Studio techniques \| Join Image Upload 1 2 3 4 … 98 99 end