Hi! And welcome to the sunday express! Today we'll be talking lighting.
Oh what a sunny sunday it is!First, for a bit of background information, a few lines of text.
Not so long ago the great website of Wheels and Wax (the one that got me into action photography) disappeared from cyberspace never to return again. For a number of reasons Mike, the man in charge, felt obliged to pull the plug. (Edit: Mike didn't pull the plug. The computer decided it was time to go. More below!) Then the lights went out.
Luckily for me and the fellow-groupies Brian decided it was time to replace the fuse, change the bulbs and get it all running again, resulting in the new and fresh Action Sports Cartel.
The site itself has all the info a beginning photo-enthusiast like myself - one day, not that long ago - would use to get things sorted out and started.
A lot of info about gear, the stuff you want to do with your gear, and people to Q about gear when it's not working the way you want it to, is already there. (And we've - (we - since it's a community thing) - only just started.) So be sure to check the website out before your neighbor does!
And now for some community-driven lighting dissection. A mug shot, to help you out with that first interview feature you're working on.
Here's two photo's I took of my sister about 2 hours ago.
Tools for the trade (The eyes say it all, actually)
- Two shoot-through umbrella's one up high, one low
- 2 flashes - One Metz 48AF1 down low (1/8), and one Metz 45 CL4 up high (1/32)
- One sister in need of a Facebook portrait
A bit more info (will it ever stop)
- I chose the lower one as a main light, to get that ringlight kind of background.- Ambient was down by about 1 stop.
That's all. I'll post up a few more, when time passes.
Now let's see if there are any ice pop's left in the fridge. It's sunny sunday after all. :-)
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second is killer!
ReplyDeleteHello Peter,
ReplyDeleteThought I'd add my two cents to the WAW story - I never pulled the plug as you say but, rather, Brian lost the site's info during a server switch (I think) and we were left with nothing. It sucked. All that info and advice and commentary gone and it was a great loss. But, as you say, ASC is up and so is 1664 so there are options still for people to get into action sports photography and learn proper business practices (the reason I started the site in the first place). I am so grateful that there is still a community of people out there givin'er and that Brian has the energy and talent to keep it going. After all, sites like WAW and his are responsible for so many good things....like the second shot you posted. Very nice!
Enjoy your icy pops. Mike
Thanks so much for the feedback Mike.
ReplyDeleteRead your post/e-mail when all horribly went wrong and presumed all was done on purpose. I'm happy it didn't though.
Even more happy you still read the blogs from the people you helped out getting in action photo's. That's dedication.
Keep it up, mate.
All the best.
From Holland,
- PP
You know you're lighting. Give us more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pete! Will do!
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