Recent content by mhailo

Hi people, any advice on a lighting setup that both emphasises 'fitness' but also shows off the clothing, so not too much contrast/shadows. Up to now i've just used basic set ups but am looking to get more interesting lighting It will be on a white backdrop. I have 3 speedlights (one to be used...

Thanks guys, went for the 2m wide paper backdrop.. ..and 200 quids worth of other stuff :bonk: Will post up results if I remember!

I would but I can't be transporting 6/9 feet rolls of paper. Really needs to be as portable as possible..

Thanks for the reply, i'm pretty comfortable with the lighting; am looking more for advice on backdrops and the sizing.

Hi, looking for some advice to do with a studio set up. I've done some portrait work but nothing involving a backdrop. I have a couple shoots coming up where I could really do with a solid white background so I have been looking at backdrops. Couple things, needs to be relatively cheap...

Personally I would be/am happy with the 1080, and would say it's not worth it. However the next person may say they would never go back. Is it possible to go and see the difference in a shop? If money is no issue go 24'', but otherwise I would go for 23inch

Thanks everyone, will check with the home insurance first, if not i'll get some dedicated camera cover. :thumbs:

Hope this is the right place to ask. Looking to get some camera (and maybe laptop) insurance, any recommendations? Value of £700, which will go up in time. Cover for theft and damage etc. Not looking to spend loads ideally Cheers :)

Starting an edit today where i'll be using both Premier Pro and After Effects for cc and twixtor, and am wondering how to use Dynamic Link? So that once I've finished the edit, I can pull it into AE and do the final touches. Or is that the wrong way to do it? Seen several ways to do it so bit...

Yeah that's true, and my first stop is usually the larger photog review sites, but I also like to use youtube. But point taken :) The Tamron seems to fit the bill, so thanks everyone for the help :)

Stupar, stevebuk Cheers, that helps. Dave1 Mainly on youtube reviews, will see if i can find them.

Looking to get a new lens for my 550D in the next few months.. Currently got a 50mm 1.8. Not decided between wideangle (10-20ish) or a standard zoom lens yet. I do a mix of photography and videography (well just starting), but take the video more seriously, so pictures don't have to...