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I've been asking a few questions recently regarding studio lighting etc and it's now come to the time to decide if I want to build something,
The space I have is just over 5m x 2.7m
Is this going to be good enough or am I wasting my time and money
I plan to mainly shoot kids but I suppose some of the shots may include parents etc
Ceiling height will be 2.4m (8ft)
At the moment I'm only using speedlites with shoot through umbrella and a 60cm softbox so I am quite underpowered for a big space anyway though if and when I upgrade to a proper lighting kit am I going to be badly restricted... I was also looking at boom arms to save a bit on space for the lights
 
boom arms for me are must especially if you have the general public coming in as they keep the cables from the floor.

Size wise, if it is 5m wide and 2.7 metres deep then thats a good size space even if it's the otherway round it's still alot bigger than some of the studios i have seen, my studio (if going down the rolled paper backdrop most rolls are around the 2.7m width) space is 4.5m wide and just under 3m deep, the most people i have managed to get in there so far is 16.

If you want some more tips on cheaper ways of kitting the studio out click on my weblink and like and message me on FB
 
I'm watching this with interest. I have a cabin in the garden that's 5x3m and 2.5m high
 
Byker28i said:
I'm watching this with interest. I have a cabin in the garden that's 5x3m and 2.5m high
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I think I may have confused you abit here, the studio floor is the size I mentioned but this is only the area where I put the subject on the actual area in total is over 7m long and over 4m wide
 
Well, in that case you really do have enough space. Your only real limitation is the ceiling height.

Basically, more space = an easier life and the ability to use more creative lighting, plus the ability to handle a larger range of work well.

It becomes easier because you won't be (as) plagued with unwanted reflections from walls and ceiling and because you'll have more opportunities to place lights where they need to be rather than just where there is room to put them.

You can be more creative with your lighting for the same reasons.

You can handle a wider range of work because you'll have space to shoot in (without having to use wideangle lenses etc. In short, even small spaces will work for people who just produce flat lighting, and even small spaces can work provided that people put a lot of effort into using flags, drapes etc to prevent unwanted light spill - but bigger spaces are better and easier
 
Leadingimagery said:
I think I may have confused you abit here, the studio floor is the size I mentioned but this is only the area where I put the subject on the actual area in total is over 7m long and over 4m wide
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Really jealous of you the that's lots of room. I did have a room at work that was 11m long by 5.5m wide by 5m tall, but it's got turned into a store room.

2.4m high is a problem as you won't have height to raise a soft box, but you might be able to turn the power down and bounce off the ceiling? Time to get inventive, but maybe that's a chance to develop your own style
 
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