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| reply to TigerLord
Re: Small home studio...
f16 is forgiving.
the model can move, the camera can move, but the extra depth keeps focus anyway.
less thinking...
more time to communicate with the model.
for the same reason, despite the loss of megapixels,
keep empty space around the model, so when the model moves, you don't have to repoint the camera.
you will learn to standardize the light distances.
put both main umbrellas always at e.g. 6', which you will have already tested to always give you f11 or whatever.
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skip the odd ring flash and the butterfly-shadow-under-the-nose lighting; soft lighting gives a younger look.
do always use a hair light.
try lenses in the 200-400 mm range too, which make the models look thinner, but require longer working distance.
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for frames, regular pvc pipe and fittings are adequate.
use tie-wraps to hold the fabric.
the home stores also have paint roller extendable 20' handles and adjustable shower rods and pool-tool handles made of aluminum, which are quick fixes if you want cheap supports, easy to cut and drill. |
