When you are new to artificial lighting, the veritable plethora of terms, modifiers, prices, and more can be a bit overwhelming and paralyzing when you are attempting to put together your first kit. This helpful video will give you all the guidance you need to put together your first lighting kit and be up and shooting in no time.
Coming to you from Daniel Norton, this excellent video will get you up and running with your first lighting kit. Creating your first lighting kit can be a bit daunting, particularly from the perspective of price, as dedicated monolights can run anywhere from around $150 to several thousand per light. As Norton mentions, you can accomplish almost any shot you'd like to with three lights. Personally, I'd recommend not spending too much on your first kit. Artificial lighting is a far different game, and I know many photographers who get a light set, only for it to languish in their closet after a few shoots. It takes a bit of time to really master the basics, and that will test your commitment to working with artificial light. If you end up mastering it and deciding to continue, you'll also have a better idea of what you really want and need in a premium kit at that point. Check out the video above for Norton's full thoughts.
II'd say go Godox, Neewers ecosystem isn't there yet. I made the mistake of starting out with Yongnuos which I had to sell when I switched to Sony.
This would've been a great written article...
Imho best try different rental studios or lighting workshops. Nothing beats hands-on. Ease-of-use is very individual.
Maybe we should start a wiki somewhere with Pro's and Con's, e.g. putting gels and softboxes on Broncolor is a pain, but easy on Profoto.
I wish i could rent a studio. I can't find any studio space to rent where i live. Where i live you either own a studio or you know some one who owns one. other than that you'll never get to use one :(
I have my first proper big studio space experience a couple of months ago. I'm a member of a freelancer photographer's website. Part of the membership is free studio time. Maybe look around for something like that. Or bite the bullet and rent a cheap space, it won't be that bad.
Oooh hey that's not a bad idea. I'll look into that. thanks for the tip!
you don't need a studio for flash photography.
No you're right. I never said you did. But there are shoots I'd like to do where out door weather becomes a huge problem. Also privacy for some shoots is a must. Where I live you can't go any where in the evenings with out getting eaten alive by mosquitoes and during the day temps hover around the triple digits. When that happens the shoot becomes even more miserable than just dealing with sweating buckets. The winters where i live become bitter cold. There are maybe 4 weeks in the spring and 4 weeks in the fall that you can shoot "Comfortably" out doors.
https://strobist.blogspot.com/ is one of the best sources out there for getting started.
In my opinion.
Softboxes tend to be a lot more convenient when shooting on the go. I'm not going to bring an extra light stand with me for each scrim needed, spend time setting them up, and then hoping that the wind doesn't knock them over. Also if space is a factor soft boxes are going to help a great deal.
Not a pain to carry, collapsible umbrella softboxes fit in a nice bag with a shoulder strap. Bowens mount is easy enough to mount (for me). Not sure how they dont diffuse, given the diffusion that sits in front of the light source. Avoid spills if you use a grid. Harsh depending on size, power and distance, not terribly hard to get right.
I'd be intrigued to see some of your work mark mark, you obviously have EXTREMELY high standards and I'm sure this is evident in every aspect of your photography. As I originally stated, if you're in a studio, or have a large crew to work with you then yes, a scrim is the way to go. However, as I also stated, if you're outdoors, shooting with no assistant, in anything but the most still winds you're going to have a problem keeping that massive scrim standing. Also, seems you're alone in the view that soft boxes have NO purpose, from amateurs to very seasoned professionals, everyone seems to use them.
Again, you're talking about studios... I have already stated that in a studio where you have time, space and no wind a scrim is going to be the best choice. I own a massive 2 x 1.5m shoot through for products, and situations where I can set it up (not outdoors in the wind). Anyway, unless you're going to reveal some of your magical photography I'm done talking out this point with you. Soft boxes have a use and a place, and I'm certainly not the only one who thinks so.
A 15" umbrella is not going to produce as soft a light as a 48" soft box. It doesn't matter how far away you place the strobe you're only going to have a 15" light source. Also I'm using AD200s with a bare bulb, not a speedlight which will just throw all of the light forward and at the centre of the diffusion panel.
I don't think you've actually read (or understood) anything that I've written. I have a perfectly good understanding of light. Have fun with your opinions and empty portfolio.
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Back on topic, it's great to see so many educational articles coming out of this site. I think a lot of us recognize the gaps in our own ability by seeing how professionals make deliberate choices in their craft. Thanks again!
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