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Lighting test - self portrait (excuse ze ltd subject matter)

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Lighting test - self portrait (excuse ze ltd subject matter)

Postby PiroStitch on Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:39 am

Well it's a lighting test and a self portrait in one - needed a photo of myself for an article to submit, so what better way than to experiment with lighting as well :)

Excuse the subject matter :oops:

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For those interested, below is the lighting diagram - nothing too spiffy.

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If you have any other questions, let me know and i'll try my best to answer them.

Incidentally, didn't do it for this image, but found out I can trigger a flash via ttl and another via pc-sync cord to get some great 3 light effects happening :D Tis a great night!
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Postby GK on Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:21 pm

needs a hair light or a reflector up there.

Well balanced light and good portrait.

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Re: Lighting test - self portrait (excuse ze ltd subject matter)

Postby surenj on Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:34 pm

nice one..
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Re: Lighting test - self portrait (excuse ze ltd subject matter)

Postby Matt. K on Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:00 pm

I like the image. The lighting is dramatic and you've arranged a nice self portrait.
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:13 pm

very clear from a kodak brownie!!!
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:16 pm

PiroStitch wrote:Incidentally, didn't do it for this image, but found out I can trigger a flash via ttl and another via pc-sync cord to get some great 3 light effects happening :D Tis a great night!



I wayne, I think russell (rflower) was asking if he could do this with an SB800 and a metz oldie.

perhaps you can elaborate on your pc synch connection etc?
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Postby PiroStitch on Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:12 pm

yup just replied to him Bruce....also emailed you photos from the workshop :oops:

GK - Agree need the rim light, I just need another Sb800 now or another Nikon flash that runs in dumb slave mode. Either that or just a bunch of Pocket Wizards :)
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Postby colin_12 on Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:39 pm

This is a great self portrait.
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Postby PiroStitch on Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:59 pm

Thanks Colin.

I have the ebay triggers which don't really fire all the time but will give it another go.
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Re: Lighting test - self portrait (excuse ze ltd subject matter)

Postby Alex on Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:09 pm

I do like the concept and composition. The lighting concept is good, but I find uneven lighting on the face, particularly on the cheeks to be a bit of a destraction. I would also like to see more light around the neck area as it looks a bit like the head is separated from the body by the darkness.

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