First test of the Profoto small striplight (2') @ distance 1'. Shallow depth-of-light made my fill ineffective. I also missed the correct angle on the light, so the highlight doesn't run full length. This device is the dog's bollocks! http://www.patternassociates.com/rico/photo/misc/bebox2c.jpg
rico wrote:
First test of the Profoto small striplight (2') @ distance 1'. Shallow depth-of-light made my fill ineffective. I also missed the correct angle on the light, so the highlight doesn't run full length. This device is the dog's bollocks!
This is the unit with the flashtube that runs the length of the fixture? Are you planning on using it mostly for product/tabletop work or is it going to be more versatile than that?
Secondly, is that actually a BeOS machine that you have laying around? Does it live alongside a NeXT Cube?
shatterkiss wrote:
This is the unit with the flashtube that runs the length of the fixture? Are you planning on using it mostly for product/tabletop work or is it going to be more versatile than that?
Secondly, is that actually a BeOS machine that you have laying around? Does it live alongside a NeXT Cube?
Hi, Simon. Yes, there's a long flash tube and a diffusion shell 4" wide - ideal for shiny, elongated objects. As for other uses, I hope it will serve in multiple ways for head&shoulders, and perhaps for backgrounds. It's very well built (two fans), but too heavy for the field. In fact, I can't attach the metal barndoors because my flimsy Avenger stand will keel over. Now looking for a mini-boom...
The BeBox is my keepsake from five years - and many sleepless nights - at that company. It should still fire up, if the power supply doesn't blow. It did share office space in the 90s with two NeXT machines, Amigas, Macs, PCs, DECstations, and an Alpha.
Thanks much! I am psyched that my wife would deal with the colder weather to do some shots. I think the halo is some ghosting - those were at a pretty slow shutter (nearly dark) and it was windy. The post probably just made it pop a bit more. After a whole lot of bare speedlight off camera this summer, I am really starting to appreciate the look from a softbox - nicer for sure. But I guess it is a trade off - better IQ v. quicker setup/less gear.
Hoping to do a bit more like this over the winter/early spring...
You might want to pull out some umbrellas and run some comparisons--For what you posted, you can get the same results with less setup time using an umbrella. And the Vagabond makes a great sandbag for when you're outdoors as long as you keep your umbrella size under 32''-ish.
bacilonur wrote:
You might want to pull out some umbrellas and run some comparisons--For what you posted, you can get the same results with less setup time using an umbrella. And the Vagabond makes a great sandbag for when you're outdoors as long as you keep your umbrella size under 32''-ish.
Cool, thanks much! I have a small umbrella, but I am planning on adding a larger one before long. And, the vagabond did a nice job as a sandbag, though not quite enough on it's own when the wind started gusting.
One Deep Octa with inner diffuser in front of the model pointing 45 degree downwards. And I think we had a Sunbounce reflector under her to bounce the light under her chin a little.
Here is a recent attempt of mine. Taken with one 580MKII speedlite into a white umbrella. I was trying to emphasis the tiara while retaining a dark, moody look while at the same time convey a regal ambiance. Back to the drawing board! - Thanks, BLR
