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10/01/2008 08:56:08 PM · #1 |
YES! I love the way he explains the process of balancing ambient and strobe (flash) light. It's just that simple.
(Strobist) Strobe/Ambient Balance: A Shorthand Way of Thinking
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10/02/2008 12:59:31 PM · #2 |
Yes, I am a big fan of that way of thinking. Do you think that (something like) the following might make a helpful addition?
"hey, I am speaking mostly in terms of light and color here. I realize that sometimes good light isn't my only requirement. Sometimes I need to adjust my aperture, not because of the affect that has on my light, but because I want more or less dof. After making that non-light-related adjustment, I restart my light-analysis procedure and work around my desired aperture"
I'm no expert myself, I have learned a lot from reading the strobist threads. I just thought it might be a useful thing to mention here.
Message edited by author 2008-10-02 13:01:51. |
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10/02/2008 01:52:45 PM · #3 |
So would this be the technique you would use to capture an image like this:
Zack Arias photo |
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10/02/2008 02:45:32 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by ajdelaware:
So would this be the technique you would use to capture an image like this:
Zack Arias photo |
Yes. |
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10/02/2008 03:04:46 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by ajdelaware:
So would this be the technique you would use to capture an image like this:
Zack Arias photo |
Pretty much, yeah. You can see that the photographer clearly underexposed the ambient and properly exposed the strobe. From the reflections in the bike and the shadow I would say there was probably only one strobe... most likely a softbox of some sort on the left side. |
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10/02/2008 03:54:08 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Bernard_Marx:
Yes, I am a big fan of that way of thinking. Do you think that (something like) the following might make a helpful addition?
"hey, I am speaking mostly in terms of light and color here. I realize that sometimes good light isn't my only requirement. Sometimes I need to adjust my aperture, not because of the affect that has on my light, but because I want more or less dof. After making that non-light-related adjustment, I restart my light-analysis procedure and work around my desired aperture"
I'm no expert myself, I have learned a lot from reading the strobist threads. I just thought it might be a useful thing to mention here. |
I do think that statement helps, but I usually incorporate getting the appropriate aperture setting when setting up for ambient light and then I try to bump the shutter up as long as I have room. But if your point is to remember the aperture is more than just exposure, I agree completely.
I too have learned a lot from the strobist blog, in fact I think I've learned more there than through any number of books that I have read. My studio lighting is still weak, but put me in an open space with a little ambient light and a couple of flashes and I'm a very happy camper.
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10/02/2008 05:36:44 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by xcharrier:
Originally posted by ajdelaware:
So would this be the technique you would use to capture an image like this:
Zack Arias photo |
Pretty much, yeah. You can see that the photographer clearly underexposed the ambient and properly exposed the strobe. From the reflections in the bike and the shadow I would say there was probably only one strobe... most likely a softbox of some sort on the left side. |
Yeah - its a photo that is on Zack Arias' One Light Workshop dvd I believe...so definitely one light. |
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10/02/2008 06:21:44 PM · #8 |
| I will have to look at this closer when I get home from work. Thanks for the linky. |
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