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Ahhh this is one thing about the EPZ forums, the Resurrection of threads from the last decade all down to the way the forum brings back search results. I've done it myself, answered a question only to discover the thread was 6 years old.

Thanks everybody for your comments and suggestions. The actual studio has been set up just under 12 months now. I originally went on a Calumet Studio lighting course to get an idea of the basic setup. To be honest, the girl that is taking the photos at present has not looked after the equipment and the backdrop is certainly not ideal as it shows in the photo. It was originally set up with a ...

Not surprised I have always found Danny to be straight-forward and genuine in these forums.

Thanks Jim! I will look for those things. Good point about making it secure, hadn't really thought about that. I think I'm going to borrow a speedlite to see how I can manage with 3, before deciding!

So they come to a forum and ask for advice - sounds reasonable to me... But then get driven away by people who have a lot to say but nothing to contribute. Sad. So you have been 'lumbered' with the job 'cos the other person left. Rethink the brief and represent it to your management... and take a chill-pill friend. Enough said.

Thanks again, Not really keen on the painted backdrops, I think they look a bit tacky. Any suggestions on setting up the ligths to get that gradient effect? Mark

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Just to add mt thoughts Studio Hire all the aforementioned advantages + only need to hire for the required amount of time £20 / hour means you can hire for an hour - they can be set up within 5 mins and off you go. I have been in a studio about half a dozen times and achieved results each time. To buy or hire five lights and start from scratch would I feel be prone to difficulties. St...

Also bookmarking. Thx Sue

Ok cheers guys, a big help here i am saving up for another speed light but there not cheap and saving for holiday at the moment so maybe by the end of summer i might go for the sb-900 thanks andy

I wouldnt dream of drinking, i struggle when im sober lol, and seriously when the jobs done im off, i really apreciate all the advice you have given me and will be following it to to the letter, i think i have got quite a bit of work to do before i even get to the location, ie sorting out a flowrate for taking the photos etc, they have asked me to go round later taking candids so you might get...

FILTERS-->RENDER-->CLOUDS Cheers again Barry. Had a 30sec play with 'Backdrop Designer' and it looks fairly promising. 3 very quick examples: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/davebeveridge/6706_w_bg1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/davebeveridge/6706_w_bg2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/davebeveridge/6706_w_bg3.jpg

For advice and tutorials concerning lighting I'd recommend the lighting 101 information on the strobist website

Hmm... while I do agree that Umbrella lighting can be flat and dull if not used correctly, I have to argue that I've seen some fantastic work done with an umbrella light.

My "studio" backdrop consists of a steel lighting stand (used for lighting rigs at gigs/DJ's shows) very solid metal and extendable which goes from about 4 ft to about 9ft very easily. I then bought some large clamps for attaching things and some different coloured material sheets from charity shops for it. Works perfectly. Total cost: about £45