A couple of flash gun questions

[stupar]

Ok guys
I have been having a play with my Yongnuo YN465 flash gun for a while now and have a couple of questions to ask.

1)
Whats the maximum height a ceiling can be before bouncing the flash doesn't achieve the desired result?

2)
Is it ok to use forward facing flash for subjects that are not close to a background (which would otherwise cause shadow)?

The reason I ask is that on Sunday it is my nephew's 4th birthday party and his parents have hired a church hall. I want to get some photo's of him with his friends plus the magician they have hired, and I would like to achieve some decent shots.
I know church halls can vary quite a bit so just looking for some tips.

Many thanks!

 

[onform]

Why don't you speak to the vicar to see if you can't go there before Sunday. Take someone with you have a play and write down the ideal settings and save them as a custom function???

 

[stupar]

Why don't you speak to the vicar to see if you can't go there before Sunday. Take someone with you have a play and write down the ideal settings and save them as a custom function???

Never thought of that, will give that a go

Thanks Matt!