video: episode 9 , studio lighting equipment guide, part 1 of 2
May 12, 2008 – 12:30 amThis practical intro to photography studio lighting equipment was really fun to make, I hope you enjoy it. There were so many things worth mentioning, I ended up dividing the video up into two separate, easy-to-digest portions. Part two will follow tomorrow (bumping the tech article back a day).
In future video lessons we’ll be studying different qualities of light and often referring to the equipment in these videos. We’ll also discuss how to translate these lessons to your natural light photography. Understanding light is the key to better photography, whether you’re shooting available light or creating your own…
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11 Responses to “video: episode 9 , studio lighting equipment guide, part 1 of 2”
Nice video. Thanks for sharing with us. I will hardly ever become pro, nor will shoot in studio, but who knows. It was still useful and interesting.
By Deniss on May 12, 2008
Thanks for the post! I’m happy to see you use the relatively inexpensive Paul C Buff strobes. We’re just opening up our studio space and want to move from using speelights to something a little more robust for certain applications. The White Lightnings seem to fit the bill since they won’t break our budget but will let us do things similar to the “strobist” stuff that got us into off-camera lighting in the first place.
By Rich on May 12, 2008
Again a good video and I’m looking forward to Part 2. By the way, Scott Kelby mentioned this blog on his front page with a link. Expect some more traffic.
By Craig Lee on May 12, 2008
Jim. Thanks for these incredible videos. I appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge. This specific video was exactly what I’ve been needing lately. However, after watching, I was craving to see the differences in light output with the different reflectors and accessories.
Can’t wait for Part 2. Again, thank you for sharing. I’m sure you’ll be showered with much more blessings in your business.
By MB on May 12, 2008
Every Monday when I look through my RSS feed, I get a little giddy knowing that there will be another video from you. Your blog and videos have made a huge impact on my photo education. Between you and Strobist, I feel like I am beginning to see the light. Thank you for sharing the wealth.
Cheers.
By Alex Solla on May 12, 2008
You predicted it, Craig. Many thanks to Scott Kelby for the mention in Photoshop Insider, he’s made it a busy day here at prophotolife! I’m a big fan of his and the entire Kelby Training team.
I’m glad you all have enjoyed the video, it was really fun to make. Part two has some simple but important points about light stands and softboxes that photographers sometimes don’t consider.
These videos were also hard to make…because I keep thinking of things to add! The good news is there will plenty to discuss in coming installments, including differences in quality and light output (as you requested, MB).
Monday is my favorite day, too, Alex. I’ll do my best to keep your interest with the video installments.
Rich, I was always used to “more expensive” studio strobes until I worked on a catalog photography crew and saw their White Lightnings. The lights had been used (abused?) for years and simply refused to die. And when there ever is a problem, Paul C. Buff makes it right in a flash (pun intended).
By Jim Talkington on May 12, 2008
Thanks for for sharing this informative video!
By Petteri Löppönen on May 13, 2008
You do a wonderful job, these videos are amazing, and they are helping me a lot, thanks!This site is the one of the best resources around the internent about photography.This is what I call professionalism in the true sense of the word, thanks for sharing your knowladge.Keep up the good work, I will always read all your articles.
By Tom on May 13, 2008
Wow Jim, what an amazing job you’ve done with this video. I’m a totally dummy when it comes to lighting equipment, but I think I understood 95% of what you said in there!
By Brian Auer on May 16, 2008
All of your positive comments are a great motivator and it means a lot to hear that I’m helping. Brian, I’m glad it’s made a sometimes difficult subject seem that much more accessible. And Tom, it means a lot to have my efforts recognized as professional.
When I was shooting a lot of motorcycle racing I had success because my outdoor action shots looked like they were lit in the studio, I was told, even though it was natural light. Understanding different types of lighting really helped me out.
By Jim Talkington on May 16, 2008