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hi all this is a very quick shot of where i take all my portraits at the moment .
i was trying to write down how i have my lights set at the moment but thought why not show you...
anyhow this is my set up at the moment and i would like to know if its anywhere near where it should be /i:e are the lights in the right place . would you move them around ive tried a few places but still struggle..

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thanks for looking hoping you can help in someway..


md:thumbs:
 
/stamps foot

I want a studio!!!! ;) Wouldnt you be best shooting into the top right corner away from the window? And could you get that smooth edging around the corners to give a more flawless look in your photos?

It made sense in my head :D
 
Nice little setup! I guess it's going to depend on what you want to achieve, but for flattering portraits, I (and this is purely personal) would get the softbox a touch lower, unless the subject is really tall! The lastolite should then be used to bounce as much or little light in to the subjects right hand side of their face, depending on the effect you want.

But it's a good, basic, setup that should yield some excellent results!

Cheers,
James
 
Nice area for some good portrait shots there Dave, and we've seen some good uns already. Always good to see other folks setup. :thumbs:
 
Where abouts is it, is it the garage? what size are you talking left to right?

Reason being I'm really thinking about decking out the garage into a mini studio.
 
Glen said:
Where abouts is it, is it the garage? what size are you talking left to right?

Reason being I'm really thinking about decking out the garage into a mini studio.
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:thumbs: no problems mate.

this is my garage its 8' wide. ive put a false floor in which is 8'x8'x 4" off the floor " this is so any kids shots or people lying down i can get right down.
as you can see ive also put some windows in for a bit of natural light photography..

im after a ream of paper for that proper studio finish but one thing at a time ay.

all the portrait shots in my gallery " nearly all" were taken in there. all with my 10D and a sigma 18-125.

hope this is of some help .
anything else you would like to know feel free mate


md:thumbs:
 
Nice set up! Its made me itch (or is it scratch??) to get one done now!
 
DiddyDave said:
Hmm - a few things come to mind, but it'd need a long chat to discuss

So keep showing the results and lets discuss as they arise
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i will

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look forward to that dd from md


md:thumbs:
 
Come Dave!! enlighten us oh Wise One :D
 
Hiya Monkey Dave, I was on a site recently and I saw someone write that a close room with a window should be black or dark because you are in control of the light.

Don't shoot me everyone, I read it. I only just got a lighting kit a few days ago and so I am eagerly looking for info for my room studio (bedroom). Just thought I would stick my 2 penneth in.
 
thanks for looking
the blind is on the way along with everything else..

its all money ayy:lol:

good luck with your room..
also in case anyone was wondering the lights have been moved around ,,
thanks for the info though dave

md:thumbs:
 
Hope i didnt offend. I'd kill for my own room to build a studio. Living in London makes it really hard to have my little dream, you're lucky.
 
beingdavid said:
Hope i didnt offend. I'd kill for my own room to build a studio. Living in London makes it really hard to have my little dream, you're lucky.
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no mate im real hard to upset trust me..:lol:

i have a area of 8'wide by about 8' high. and 18' long this is because when i built it i allowed myself 3' from bg to subject. 10' from subject to camera. and 5' behind camera for me to move.. its the best i could do " that the wife would allow me..:lol::lol:

cheers mate..

hope you like it here it can be addictive.

md:thumbs:
 
I like it already monkeydave.
I cant really move anything around in my bedroom of a shared flat as there is basically no room.

I set up my kit when I got it and I have an area which is 5'3" to the wall where the model stands. Trouble is that I set up my backdrop and stands and it's about a foot from the wall with the stands. That takes me down to only about 4' from me to the model. The sides are 8.5' and about 8' high. It's so tiny, I cant get the legs in really. I'm actually shooting from on my bed with a wider angle.

If there are any other studio set up photos on the site, could someone make it known as i'd really like to see more of them so I can figure out what to do in my little space with (sadly) way too much power.
 
beingdavid said:
If there are any other studio set up photos on the site, could someone make it known as i'd really like to see more of them so I can figure out what to do in my little space with (sadly) way too much power.
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i've not seen any yet mate :shrug:

might be a good idea for a thread where do you shoot/ whats your studio like....

i know you could get two replys

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md:thumbs:
 
OK MD, it's done. Perhaps you could put a picture in there to start us off... I know it's kind of what you have done already but it might show people what we mean about seeing their set up.
 
Since a permanent studio – of sufficient size – is expensive (and wasted most of the time), and since I preferably shoot on location anyway, I have a "portable studio". It basically consists of 3x wireless 5600HS D flashguns on their own tripods (2 battery sets per), triggered by the pop-up flash on my camera (set to 'wireless' = IR), a 3 foot and a 4 foot silver/white Lastolite reflector. This provides plenty 'oomph', I can bounce and fake 'softboxes' and balance shadows, and endlessly vary combinations. And the whole schpiel fits a medium-sized suitcase, so it's perfect for locationwork and stores under a bed.

A seeming downside is that you have no modelling lights. But, hey!, this is the digital age, so you simply do a test shot with the real light output, you chimp - on a laptop for a good view - and adjust if neccessary!

Indoors I shoot live subjects often with unsupported camera, because flash freezes movement anyway, and it enables me to move around freely, direct the scene, try different angles and viewpoints, or adjust the lighting.

This set also provides TWO backup flashguns for my 'primary' flashgun.

The combination of versatility, portability and power means that I use this set very often.

I now have 2 more 5600HS D's (and a spare tripod) for even more versatility and flexibility (backlighting and/or background lights).

Works like a charm. And saves a bundle on studio cost.

Have fun!
 
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