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Studio lighting set up
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.
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Lighting Virgin
Not surprised I have always found Danny to be straight-forward and genuine in these forums.
Forum: Lighting
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!
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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.
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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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Hi-Key Studio Lighting
Humm, not showing up yet.
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Lighting / temporary studio setup
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...
Forum: Taking photos
HELP! advice needed with my studio lighting
Also bookmarking. Thx Sue
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Using a flash unit with a white backdrop
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
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Lighting set up for prom photos
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...
Forum: Taking photos
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
Forum: Digital imaging
Beginner lighting help required
For advice and tutorials concerning lighting I'd recommend the lighting 101 information on the strobist website
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Why I HATE Umbrella Lighting...
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.
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DIY Backdrop Support
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
Forum: Accessories
Hi stuwhitt, another alternative would be to get some cards printed up with a link to your website where the images can be purchased, this can lead to further sales especially from friends and relatives. I already have professionally printed business cards, but I have put photographs of other school events online before (in p/word protected galleries) and the bl**dy kids just nick them fr...
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News

Studio light tables with built-in light stands have been added to the Kenro range of studio lighting equipment.

Kenro's light table will be of particular interest to photographers who wish to branch out into commercial photography.

New release of Adobe Photoshop is fully supported by all Digital Anarchy products.

The organisers of the Focus on Imaging show at the NEC in Birmingham have announced early details of what the exhibitors will be bringing to the party.<br />

This year's Focus on Imaging will take place between Sunday 22nd and Wednesday 25th February and the show will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.

This studio is a 12x8x8in box with internal lights, continuous backdrop, which can be backlit for reduction of shadows and has the facility to use miniature solid state spot lights.

Point101 Photo Holidays have added Marrakech to their line of contemporary photographic breaks.

Point101 Holidays have announced the availability of a photographic holiday in Abruzzo, Italy from 22nd to 26th May 2008.

Will Cheung will be in Cardiff with Welshot Imaging on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December 2009.

Martin Jordan went to see if this year's exhibition beats last year's display.
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Reviews

Portrait Lighting for Beginners is a two day course held in a 16th Century barn in the picturesque village of Lacock in Wiltshire. Rebecca Bradley paid them a visit to review the course for ePHOTOzine readers.

Bowens Ringflash Pro is a high power flash for studio and location photography

Jeff Cable was recently looking for a studio flash replacement, he chose the Hensel Expert Pro 500 Plus, find out why here.

Peter Bargh dips his toe (literally) into the water as he tests an Elinchrom Ranger battery powered studio kit on a beach in Suffolk.

Being a 'mini' photo studio, Gary Wolstenholme hopes the rent will be cheaper.

Matt Grayson looks at the brand spanking new DMC-LX3 from Panasonic.
Techniques

ePHOTOzine spoke to portrait photographer Michael Alan Bielat to see how he lights portraits.

A quick budget way to light a wine glass with the edges highlighted.

Tips on understanding light direction and when to use it.

With the days getting colder and the nights drawing in, Michael Alan Bielat takes us indoors to shoot some portraits.
Make unique abstract images using nothing more than a few sticks of incense and a few minutes in Photoshop. Not only that, but it will make your room smell nice too.

“You have 15 minutes to shoot the CEO. Get ready.” How would you photograph the CEO of a large corporation for a magazine? Creative director Clive Branson shared his secrets of portrait photography.

Improve your flash pictures by getting the flashgun off your camera and firing it remotely with a slave.

A guide to taking photographs of skies that can then be added to photographs digitally.

Backgrounds aren't always given as much attention as they should.
Bob is an ePHOTOzine reader and has shared the technique of his wonderful images.

Stationary subjects are easier to photograph, aren't they? Well, not necessarily. Michael Jenkins gives an excellent beginners' guide to photographing Architecture.

Using your camera's focus lock is one way to override the automatic focus and ensure you photographs are sharper.
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