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Both the 24” umbrella, and 40” , produced beautiful, soft light , off axis. It’s subjective to say which is “ better “ . The 40” softer, a little flatter, the 24 , a bit edgier , more contrast, but both are awesome 😎👍🏻
What’s the quote? “Plans are useless, planning is essential”. Spending quality time planning prepares you for pivoting or even just simple adjustments to the plans you make
Hey guys, thanks for the kind comments. I really enjoyed this workshop. Having never photographed models/ballerinas, there is a steep learning curve and a lot more to learn. This was super fun to shoot them in a landscape setting. It was challenging to be sure, but got a little more comfortable after a couple of hours. But like you said... that light for the last 20 odd minutes was awesome!
Thanks for sharing the school picture details. I know Steve and I spoke in Winters a few weeks back about this and dance photos. Great content! Hope to see you again soon. -Aaron
It would not take much to get us to say yes to a workshop in Australia. Just have to figure out how to make the finances work. Thanks for watching Mark!
So the Santa was 20ft in front of him and the building was 20 ft behind him and he reflected a speed light meaning that light had to travel 60 feet? It was pitch black or Bob was exaggerating.
I'm a grizzled commercial vet....strips are part of the required lighting tool-age. FYI: In "the old days", we would just mask the front of a conventional soft box, creating a narrow slit of light. But my two Godox 14"x64" strips offer TONS of utility....from product to portrait, in studio and on-location.* (I try NOT to have to break them down/reassemble- because my pair are a pain in the ass). Highly recommended mods....
I'm just about to make one of these but thought I'd try a garden irrigation system. It has adjustable nozzles so in theory you could also create mist or fog. You have a good system there but I think the water droplets are too big and uniform and the flash freezes the action. It looks a little like the beaded curtains you use to keep the flies out in a doorway! Are your holes adjustable? Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking it!
Very iinformative. As someone who shoots a lot of cars may I suggest having the headlights or at least running lights on, as it gives the vehicle nicer form.
I asked you about HSS on the Westcott Facebook group. Im shooting a ballerina today in the midday sun and will be experimenting with HSS. Thank you for your video. Beautiful shots.
Well, unfortunately didn’t use any strobes. Just one reflector. The light was bloody awful, too crowded and a nervous model. Maybe I can talk her into a studio shoot. Plus, it was hotter than blazes. I posted a shot on the Westcott group anyway 😊
Nice try, I've been running the largest workshop company in California for 15 years. I have seen a whole lot of godox triggers go in the trash over the years, more than any other brand. We've traveled the world with Westcott gear, why, because it just works and we make our gear work hard...
