Hey guys,
I really like the approach that Peter Hurley uses with continuous light and a white background (now he does more gray backgrounds).
But since I am poor photog, I cannot foot the bill of 5500 dollars of the system he uses(Wescott Flex). Did I also mention that I am not into in DIY solutions?
However, I think I found a decent replacement for a fraction of the cost, and maybe you can give your input if you think this is a reasonable idea, specially if you have used a similar setup for other purposes.
So, the Wescott Flex consist of 4 panels (2 of 30x90 and the other 2 30x60) of LED lights, and for his white background he uses a strobe.
I plan to use 4 Godox SL150W on double defused 22x90 softboxes to replace the panels, and on paper each of Godox lights deliver 7200 LUX at 1 mt.
The largest panel of the Wescott flex system delivers 6160 LUX at 1 mt.
It seems pretty straightforward to me, but I really have no experience with continuous light. The setup will have a cost of around 1200 dollars.
Note: Post using metric system.
What you guys think? Am I overlooking something?
Dude, you can easlily do it with speedlights and chap softboxes. Just get a few 1x3 softboxes, speedrings and s-type bowens mounts for speedlights and you will be all set. I have recently switched to that kind of setup. You can check some of it here https://www.gplooks.com
Btw, go to aliexpress and search for trevor led kit. Its a flexkit at $1200😜
What do you do for your white backgrounds?
Continuous is nice for sure but it is a specialty tool. Strobes are still more versatile. You can get the look and not have to change your whole system.
In one of Peter's classes he demonstrates creating his signature style with several different sets of lights/tools, including speedlights. And I believe he also pulled out some lights he used when he first started out. [Pretty sure it's 'Art of the Headshot' but maybe someone else can confirm]
Before you consider investing in another system it might be worth it to watch his courses and that section in particular. That could help you figure out a solution either with gear you already have or something less pricey than continuous lighting kits.