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12/18/2009 09:21:43 AM · #1
I've seen these types of threads on other websites ... they are extremely helpful. I thought I kick one off here:



And the setup:



12/18/2009 09:25:23 AM · #2
Here's a link to the lighting diagram to create your own

Message edited by author 2009-12-18 13:31:57.
12/18/2009 09:27:40 AM · #3
Nice thread, I'm working both jobs today, but hope to toss some of my setups up this weekend with some samples. I've bookmarked the site to the lighting diagram so I can make them.

Matt
12/18/2009 09:28:53 AM · #4
that is the coolest thing ever!

one question, how do you move things?
12/18/2009 09:30:33 AM · #5
Originally posted by JulietNN:

that is the coolest thing ever!

one question, how do you move things?


In photoshop, just make sure you're clicked on the proper layer ... use the move tool ... slide it around ... also the transform tool spins things around
12/18/2009 09:48:35 AM · #6
Here's another one:



and setup:

12/18/2009 09:51:59 AM · #7
and another:



and setup:

12/18/2009 01:49:59 PM · #8


Funny how I uploaded these yesterday with the intent of making new thread but never got to the thread part L()L I crafted the icons on these myself so don't laugh to hard.
12/18/2009 03:15:41 PM · #9
There is a great app for iPhone/touch called strobox that does this diagram with so many icons
12/18/2009 03:51:25 PM · #10
Very cool thread... thanks for posting that diagram PSD. Very nice!
12/18/2009 06:42:41 PM · #11
we need more participants :)
12/18/2009 11:57:55 PM · #12
strobox for iphone is AWESOME i second your opinion. thanks for creating this thread i will add soon ( as soon as my finals are done)
12/19/2009 12:07:10 AM · #13




the umbrella was jsut over head height and the strobe in the back was 2 ft over head height
triggered with cybersyncs umbrella at full i believe and bare strobe at 1/8th? maybe 1/16th

Message edited by author 2009-12-19 00:07:51.
12/19/2009 10:35:55 AM · #14
I have one but cannot post here yet. It is my FS entry for this month. Will post after voting. Maybe I can find one in the meantime.

Finally a useful thread.
Ok here's one I did quickly for this shot




Any questions, just ask.

Message edited by author 2009-12-19 10:58:49.
12/19/2009 11:42:59 AM · #15
thanks leo i was actually waiting/hoping to see if youd post one of your shots b/c i LOVE the lighting you use
12/19/2009 12:16:05 PM · #16
Thanks for this thread, it's going to help me so much!!!
12/19/2009 12:32:48 PM · #17
good one

Originally posted by LVicari:

I have one but cannot post here yet. It is my FS entry for this month. Will post after voting. Maybe I can find one in the meantime.

Finally a useful thread.
Ok here's one I did quickly for this shot




Any questions, just ask.
12/19/2009 02:47:55 PM · #18
Been working on highkey/white background studio portraits. Don't have a diagram, but here's the set up and results. I have the all the information about the shot in the portrait image.




12/19/2009 03:25:06 PM · #19
Did you use 1/400 shutter in order to stop the action, or just because your lights are so bright? Have you tried 1/200 (most cameras top sync speed, roughly) and had trouble with a touch a motion blur, or am I just reading into it too much?

Thanks for contributing :)

Originally posted by ace flyman:

Been working on highkey/white background studio portraits. Don't have a diagram, but here's the set up and results. I have the all the information about the shot in the portrait image.



12/19/2009 04:34:41 PM · #20
Originally posted by hopper:

good one

Originally posted by LVicari:

I have one but cannot post here yet. It is my FS entry for this month. Will post after voting. Maybe I can find one in the meantime.

Finally a useful thread.
Ok here's one I did quickly for this shot




Any questions, just ask.


Thx

I will post more when I get a chance
12/19/2009 04:55:34 PM · #21
The two reasons I bought the tt1& tt5 PW was to be able go higher then the max 200 sync capped by the 5D and be able to shoot wide open and blur the background. I find with kids 4 or 5 and under have a hard time staying still, so the faster shutter speed helps. I do have a light meter and have shot at 1/200 sync, in fact if I lowered the iso to 100 I'd be at 1/200. The PW's just gives me control.

Originally posted by hopper:

Did you use 1/400 shutter in order to stop the action, or just because your lights are so bright? Have you tried 1/200 (most cameras top sync speed, roughly) and had trouble with a touch a motion blur, or am I just reading into it too much?

Thanks for contributing :)

Originally posted by ace flyman:

Been working on highkey/white background studio portraits. Don't have a diagram, but here's the set up and results. I have the all the information about the shot in the portrait image.





Message edited by author 2009-12-19 18:28:06.
12/19/2009 07:03:09 PM · #22
how fast can you get the shutter before the light power takes a hit?

Originally posted by ace flyman:

The two reasons I bought the tt1& tt5 PW was to be able go higher then the max 200 sync capped by the 5D and be able to shoot wide open and blur the background.
12/19/2009 07:08:45 PM · #23
I really like this thread and thank you for the lighting diagram, it is very cool.

Here i would like to share my experience with outdoor portrait lighting and setup, which is very simple and sometimes very challenging, but in the end is very rewarding result.



12/19/2009 07:11:36 PM · #24
Originally posted by LVicari:

I have one but cannot post here yet. It is my FS entry for this month. Will post after voting.


Hmmmm! :D
12/19/2009 07:39:58 PM · #25
The PW's are rated to go up to 1/8000 high sync. On the white background I'm not trying to blur the back ground. I could If I shot at approx. 1/3000 f2.8. but prob. wouldn't see it. As far as the strobes themselves, never maxed them out to full power in the studio.

Originally posted by hopper:

how fast can you get the shutter before the light power takes a hit?

Originally posted by ace flyman:

The two reasons I bought the tt1& tt5 PW was to be able go higher then the max 200 sync capped by the 5D and be able to shoot wide open and blur the background.
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