video: episode 10 , studio lighting equipment guide, part 2 of 2
May 13, 2008 – 5:20 amWe saw a flood of new faces (do we have faces on the internet?) at prophotolife yesterday, thanks to Scott Kelby giving us a shout from Photoshop Insider . I have a ton of respect for Scott’s many accomplishments and the great work he and his team do at Kelby Training (the definitive resource for Photoshop and Lightroom instruction). Their seminars and training materials really set the standard for the industry.
There was also great response to part one of the studio equipment guide , so here’s part 2 of 2:
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8 Responses to “video: episode 10 , studio lighting equipment guide, part 2 of 2”
Hi
Great video.
What’s the main difference between octagon shaped soft boxes and the regular squarish ones in terms of the diffusion of light?
Also, I have an SB800 speedlight and was thinking of buying a softbox but I’m unsure which size to buy. What do you recommend for something like the SB800 which obviously isn’t as powerful as studio strobe?
Cheers!
By Dave on May 13, 2008
I’m excited to see the “applications” videos!
By Rich on May 13, 2008
I learn something new everyday. An interchangeable softbox with gold reflection inside!
By Jason Phillips on May 13, 2008
Jim,
I thought you’d let us wait for a whole week for the second part. What a nice surprise.
The sum of both parts really makes a great studio lighting equipment introduction.
Looking forward to next Monday.
- udi
By Udi Tirosh on May 13, 2008
I was surprised that the liners in the softbox could be convertable. However, I suppose I shouldn’t have been that surprised as most photoshops have 5-in-1 reflectors/diffusers that are similar. Velco makes everything a convertable, eh?
I hadn’t seen any studio booms before either. The controls at the counterweight end makes sense.
It was good to see these, but I’ve yet to get a Stobist set for my flash.
By Craig Lee on May 13, 2008
What’s the model of the boom? I’ve checked around and found Manfrotto mega boom and other super booms.
By Mark on Jun 24, 2008
The boom is the Manfrotto Super Boom with Stand (in Black I see the Manfrotto part number is 3090). This handles up to our 6′ Octabox really well. I’ve never actually used the Mega Boom but, for us, it’s probably overkill.
By Jim Talkington on Jun 24, 2008
I love the ankle weight idea. Very clever!!!! A lot better than messing with sandbags.
By Travis Feisthamel on Jul 7, 2008