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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
06-05-2019, 04:57 PM
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The ceiling appears in the image above to be some other color than white or pure gray. The reflected light may have a color cast that is difficult to correct, given that some of the lighting is daylight.
The floor is another issue if reflections from it provide any significant lighting support to the models' skin surfaces, particularly when a ceiling is the light source. Depending on measurements, I would consider rolling out some black background on the floor, or maybe white or gray background. Beauty dish like reflectors can then be positioned to reflect what is available from the intended light sources upward.
Don't forget extension cords, gaffer tape, sandbags for tripods, and maybe even bricks for scrims, background papers, etc.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
06-05-2019, 09:31 AM
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There are two methods I have used in my minimalist rate of photo generation over the years. In one method, a flash on the camera is used to trigger other flash detecting speed lights or to trigger small devices that can be purchased that generate a switch closure upon seeing a flash. The switch closure is wired to studio light type flash lamps.
In the second method, the camera is wired to flashes designed to work with the camera wired connection. In this context, I'm referring to Pentax flashes and the 5P cable system. For film cameras using TTL, all the flashes can be quenched at the same time providing the desired TTL light level as well as proportionate output determined by flash settings, gobos, and distances. For P-TTL, it is not clear that this can be done, and the 645Z manual does not address multiple flashes except via using Pentax' optical communication system among flashes. However, Cactus V6II and RF60X combinations (and some others I forget) operate by RF and can be made to do multi-light P-TTL or multi-light manual flash.
These schemes require either compatible flashes, or not so compatible flashes and supporting equipment, mostly cables and flash detectors. Your camera store should be able to advise you.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
06-05-2019, 03:49 AM
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If you had sufficient time, I would suggest one of the Photek large umbrellas with diffuser for whole body shots. But maybe laying out white sheets on the ground and as curtains might keep some of your flash power where it is needed.
While one's lighting set up can be limited only by one's imagination, common practice documented in innumerable books and pamphlets related to portraits suggests at least three lighting sources (of one or more strobes), four under some conditions, except where deliberate shadowing is desired. In the latter case, some daylight plus a flash with a snoot may be sufficient. I would think that flash rental in addition to using your own flash may be needed, and that having or renting a flash meter will be essential to setting the light levels of each. This isn't my profession, but I would also guess that some (a lot of) set up and experimentation may be called for in your remaining time before the models arrive. Best of luck.
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