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Audiovisual Production : Homemade Photography Lighting

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:08:52 +0000

If a photographer doesn’t have the money to buy a professional lighting kit, he can buy simple Craftsmen lights and a diffuser. Discover how to use a fire-proof type of nylon in photography lighting with help from a producer in this free video on photography lighting.

Expert: Dan Kenny
Bio: Dan Kenny owns and operates Chicago Productions, and has been producing TV, videos and music for over 10 years.
Filmmaker: Dan Kenny

Duration : 0:1:27

Technorati Tags: a/v production, audio recording, audiovisual production, audiovisual systems, film production, Lighting, photography, television production

Photography Tips & Lighting : Setting Up Photography Lighting

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:08:34 +0000

Setting up photography lighting requires first setting up the tripod bases in the proper positions, attaching the lights to the tripods, syncing the flashes to the camera and setting up any soft boxes, umbrellas or reflector cards. Create a well-lit photo set with information from a professional art and commercial photographer in this free video on photography.

Expert: Rebecca Guenther
Contact: www.m5a1photography.com/
Bio: Rebecca Guenther is a freelance photographer living in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:2:3

Technorati Tags: aperture, Lighting, photography, photography equipment, Studio Photography

What is the meaning of lighting ratios? (for photography)?

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:24:38 +0000

What is the meaning of lighting ratios? (for photography)- For example a 3:1 lighting ratio

The ratio is that of the main lighting to the subsidiary lighting (used to fill shadows etc).

is there any websites that teach about photography lighting?

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:58:18 +0000

How to light almost anything, from eBay product shots to portraits

What type of cheap lighting system to use for amater photography?

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:29:42 +0000

I have done photography in a professional studio for a few years now. I am wanting to start doing some work on the side now out of my garage, not to mention doing pics of my own family. I am using an Olympus E-1 and a Konica Minolta 5D. I have been doing photography outdoors of my kids, but since we are converting our garage to a studio, I need info on indoor lighting. I am on a fixed budget however. Any suggestions?

I use slave strobes from Ritz. These little guys put out lots of light in a very small package. The use AAA batteries so they’re easy to load before a shoot and take out after.

For studio work you may want to consider mounting them to back flash into an umbrella for smoother light. The only problem is they use light as a trigger so you’ll have to have a flash on your camera. That can be muted as well for smoother looks.

The think I love about them is they’re so protable and my setup, minus the tripods for them, fits in a very small bag.

Here’s an example of what I’ve done with mine. This was a very large scene but as you can see with my camera’s flash and my strobes it lit the entire thing. Just a thought. Oh, these little strobes are only about $35 each plus tripods at about $30 each from Wal Mart.

Where can I learn lighting for portrait photography?

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:18:30 +0000

I’m on a very limited budget! The choices are overwhelming. I have decided on strobe lighting, but unsure of different power levels. I have a konica minolta z6 digital camera.

There are lots of places on the web you can try. For instance the people at photoflex.com have a free school section. They offer some cool things for free and you can also sign up at cost for additional lessons.

You can also try the folks at Digital Photography Review for help with specific answers or you can browse their forums (http://www.dpreview.com/forums/ ) for reading previous questions and answers.

Also pay a visit to your local bookstore like Barnes & Noble or Borders. Generally they can help you.

Also try meetup.com and join a photography group in your area and learn from peers.
Best of luck to you.
-bill

How can I achieve this lighting in photography?

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:20:50 +0000

Alright, so I’m quite interested in photography… and I want to know how you achieve lighting which results into a photo such as this one:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd226/anku1st/Untitled.jpg

Because I want to try it out…

Sit about 3-5 feet from a North facing window. Put a large black cloth behind you, at least 5 feet from you, if you can.

Set your camera on a tripod, grab your ice cream lid, set your aperture to 5.6 or 8, set the focus, set timer, and BAM, self-portrait.

If you have to dark a shadow on the left side of your face, place a white sheet or reflector just out of frame on that side, face high. Shadow’s gone.

What is the best lighting for macro photography?

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:20:31 +0000

i need to know what equipment to use? i don’t know anything about lighting and backdrops but i need to know please help

I have found that a Ring Flash works very good for Macro Photography. Expensive as heck but worth the price if you intend to get serious about macro photography. Budget about $1200 for the flash and the macro lens.

http://product.half.ebay.com/Complete-Guide-to-Close-Up-Macro-Photography_W0QQprZ2274131QQtgZinfo

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=141&modelid=8127

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Pro Photographers: What lighting equiptment is most necessary to get serious with photography?

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:42:46 +0000

I would love to take my photography to the next level and want to get some experience with professional lighting techniques. What light types, umbrellas, etc are the most basic and important?

Basic – three lights, one fill, one key, one backilght – constants are good for this. Add 2 strobes and umbrellas also. Really depends on what you are shooting. The constants dont have to be expensive cheap 500w will do, get some blue gels and some diffusing cloth.

Whats the difference between a silver and white umbrella for lighting in photography?

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:42:34 +0000

What is the difference between the two?

Silver returns more light but can produce specular highlights, white returns a bit less and is smoother. Some whites offer the ability to shoot through, as well as bounce.