Home studio setup
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for developing film ah :bsmilie:
No.... for loading 4x5 sheet film. I used to have a small lightproof room (not a darkroom) in my studio just for this purpose.
sorry guys, this is really not what i meant.
i mean to shoot portraits, and i remember reading the room should be as dark as possible hence minimising light spill from windows.
so do i really need to 'blackout' my room just because i need to setup a home studio?
please advise.so that i can start sourcing for curtain makers.
TIA
i mean to shoot portraits, and i remember reading the room should be as dark as possible hence minimising light spill from windows.
so do i really need to 'blackout' my room just because i need to setup a home studio?
please advise.so that i can start sourcing for curtain makers.
TIA
The previous portrait studio I worked in the United States is as bright as the National Stadium at mid-afternoon.
My point is you can, in fact, make use of these light spills to your advantage. Have you heard of North Window Light before? Most lightboxes are made to mimic this sort of lighting.
thanks for prompt reply.
but assuming i really only want controlled lighting from studio lights and not from windows, is the blackout really necessary?
Use gobos to control your lights.
wads gobo?:dunno:
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vince123123
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Even if you require a lightless room for your studio, you don't really need a full blackout lightproof room. Reason is because if you use the defualt F8/11 at highest sync speed, the ambient light needs to be quite significant before it makes a difference.
thanks.
but if my room aint fully blacked out, then with the modelling lights on, i cant really check the shadows am i right?
also, since you mention f8 -11, is that a norm aperture for shooting studio portraits?
and does studio flashes comes with a 'highest sync speed'?usually what is the max sync speed?
raptor84
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Its a piece of black or non-reflective material that 'goes between' the lights to prevent it from reflecting off unwanted surfaces. Can be used for direction control too IIRC.
is it same as barn doors?
guys, i apologise for the questions...really appreciate ALL the replies.
coffee on me next time.
Can be anything non-reflective.
I have used:
- black velvet
- matte foamcore boards
- painted plywood boards
- another human being (my assistant) wearing black T-shirt standing next to the subject
- etc...
Nope.... read my posting above.
but i still cant visualise how it looks like:dunno:
Anything to block or direct lights, my friend. It has no definite shape or size, BUT it has to be non-reflective.
ya i know what's being used.but where will these items be placed?
no exact spot. it depends on how you want to light up the subject. you use them to acheived that purpose. by blocking or reflecting light to the subject.
ok thanks.
btw, happen to be sourcing for studio lights.
what's the cell button for?and what's the swtich on the right showing "I" "0" "II" for?
for turning it on?but why has 2 settings?
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