Need help with home studio lighting?
kitten05 asked:
I’m trying to put together an at home photo studio, i just need to know what lights to get? What type of lighting do i need for a small at home studio?
I’m trying to put together an at home photo studio, i just need to know what lights to get? What type of lighting do i need for a small at home studio?
Where can I find a good free guide to setting up studio lighting at home?
camokhazi asked:
I have a 2 light set up with brolly and 60cm softbox and am looking for some good tutorials on how best to set these up for portraits.
I have a 2 light set up with brolly and 60cm softbox and am looking for some good tutorials on how best to set these up for portraits.
Does the size of a room make a difference in the watt. total of home studio lighting?
Justwondering asked:
example. I am setting up in a spare room that is 11×10. Could i use a light kit that was 135 watts-second? Does it matter the size of the room?
example. I am setting up in a spare room that is 11×10. Could i use a light kit that was 135 watts-second? Does it matter the size of the room?
What are some reputable and inexpensive online sources for ordering studio lighting supplies?
Merriweather asked:
Namely – Muslin, Seamless Paper, Background Stands, Lighting
Please tell me only ones that YOU, personally would order from! I don’t want to order shifty or unreliable equipment!
If you are photographers, please give me a seller/store’s name on e-bay or Amazon that you personally have ordered from. I am not super knowledgeable and don’t want to buy crappy stuff! Thanks for the suggestions!
Namely – Muslin, Seamless Paper, Background Stands, Lighting
Please tell me only ones that YOU, personally would order from! I don’t want to order shifty or unreliable equipment!
If you are photographers, please give me a seller/store’s name on e-bay or Amazon that you personally have ordered from. I am not super knowledgeable and don’t want to buy crappy stuff! Thanks for the suggestions!
What kind of studio lighting should I use for teaching videos?
Rob L asked:
I will be shooting in a very small (9 feet square) room. It’s windowless and has a very strong fluorescent overhead light that is too bright in places and casts extreme shadows.
I will be shooting in a very small (9 feet square) room. It’s windowless and has a very strong fluorescent overhead light that is too bright in places and casts extreme shadows.
I will be shooting myself teaching at a green marker board, and would like a nice even light that reduces shadows.
What kind of lighting can I rig up on a budget (less than $200 for starters)?
What are the essential things every amateur should know about lighting in photographs?
letsmakeboth asked:
I purchased a book about lighting and found myself a bit overwhelmed with the seemingly random order in which information was provided. It made it hard to wrap my head around.
I purchased a book about lighting and found myself a bit overwhelmed with the seemingly random order in which information was provided. It made it hard to wrap my head around.
For perspective I’ve recently spent a considerable amount of time learning about exposure and white balance, but feel I don’t know nearly enough about light. Interested in information regarding both studio and natural lighting.
What is the best book to learn about photography lighting?
kevin w asked:
I have a canon digital xti and im basically looking for a good book that goes in depth about lighting and using studio lighting for portraits and tells me about what lights are good and talks about using flashes.
I have a canon digital xti and im basically looking for a good book that goes in depth about lighting and using studio lighting for portraits and tells me about what lights are good and talks about using flashes.
Where is the best place to buy cheap/used studio lighting?
crow jane asked:
I want to begin learning and experimenting with studio lighting. I have a project in mind and am prepared to spend years on this if necessary. My friend lent me some meniscus lights and reflectors, but I want some softboxes or umbrella diffusers + my own lights + light stands + reflectors. Help?
I want to begin learning and experimenting with studio lighting. I have a project in mind and am prepared to spend years on this if necessary. My friend lent me some meniscus lights and reflectors, but I want some softboxes or umbrella diffusers + my own lights + light stands + reflectors. Help?
How can you replicate these lighting conditions using studio lighting?
Liberty asked:
Have you ever looked into your rearview mirror around sunset and your eyes glow? I can’t for the life of me figure out how to replicate that with studio lighting, if there IS a way, that is?
How can you do that? Where do you place the lights?
Have you ever looked into your rearview mirror around sunset and your eyes glow? I can’t for the life of me figure out how to replicate that with studio lighting, if there IS a way, that is?
How can you do that? Where do you place the lights?