Just Ordered Alien Bee B800 and Stuff

[Hivoltage]

I just ordered 1 B800 Light, 2 Umbrellas, 2 Stands, the reflector kit and bracket to hold the reflector from Alien Bee, a backdrop and a wireless flash unit and a bracket to hold my 530EX on an umbrella. I also got a Sekonic L-308 meter. So I have lots to learn and all winter to learn it:D

My intention was to use the B800 on one side of the subject, set up the reflector to light up the other side and hopefully be able to use the 530EXII for something, not sure what would be the best use for it yet, but I have an umbrella and bracket for it if I can use it that way, if not I have plans for another Bee in the near future.

So my friends, please tell me what I can do with what I have coming, give me something to think about while I wait!! Thanks.

[blonde]

you can use the flash as hair light by positioning it behind the subject with a snoot on it.

[poloman]

Just start experimenting. I think you made good choices for a first kit. You will be able to control your ratio between the light side and the reflector side by the distance away from the subject at which you position these items. Light will fall off (fade) very rapidly at closer distances and not so rapidly at farther distances.

[Hivoltage]

Blonde, you mean I use the 530 as a hairlight with no Umbrella involved right? I will have to look for a snoot, does it fit right on the flash?

Poloman, Thanks, I figured the reflector was my best option for starting oit with just the one light.

This stuff will get me started and get me quality learning time:D

[SkipD]

I will have to look for a snoot, does it fit right on the flash?You can MAKE a snoot for the 580EX - just use some rolled-up black construction paper and a little tape.

[Hivoltage]

Hot Dang!!!! I am gonna make me a Snoot :mrgreen:

[blonde]

you can also use a spaghetti box which fits quite nicely :)

[Hivoltage]

Hot Dang!!!! I am gonna have some Spagetti for supper, then make me a Snoot:mrgreen:. Wonder if the wife will make some meatballs too?

This just keeps getting Better and Better!!!

[kuanyu]

Does the inside of the snoot need to ba any certain color (black/white,silver) Also how would you suggest mettering the snoot.

[claybuster]

Hot Dang!!!! I am gonna have some Spagetti for supper, then make me a Snoot:mrgreen:. Wonder if the wife will make some meatballs too?

This just keeps getting Better and Better!!!
Thats why he's called Hivoltage:D
And I thought I was excited when I started a couple weeks ago with a make shift studio in my basement.
Mike

[chairshooter]

You can try this guy, i have a few of his things.

http://www.honlphoto.com/servlet/StoreFront

[disneydork06]

if you can get some gels for your flash you can also use it for a background light. i think :-P oh and you can also use a bunch of straws together for a sort of snoot as well. read that around here somewhere...

[Harleypugs]

I am in the same boat as you. I just got my AB800's and I am starting to play as well.

I got the following:

2 AB800's
1 Brolly Box
1 Large Softbox with grid
2 Umbrellas - one white one silver
Wireless triggers
2 light stands
1 430 EX on a old tripod with a hotshoe PC connection. I have an umbrella holder for this set up as well.

Looking to play...;)

Jon

[whiskaz]

Thats why he's called Hivoltage:D
And I thought I was excited when I started a couple weeks ago with a make shift studio in my basement.
Mike

Someone send this guy (Hivoltage) over to www.strobist.com (http://www.strobist.com) ... he'll have a hay day! :)

[Double Negative]

If you have a LumiQuest ProMax System, you already have the Velcro on your flash... To attach their Snoot. :)

[Galaxy99]

I just ordered 1 B800 Light, 2 Umbrellas, 2 Stands, the reflector kit and bracket to hold the reflector from Alien Bee, a backdrop and a wireless flash unit and a bracket to hold my 530EX on an umbrella. I also got a Sekonic L-308 meter. So I have lots to learn and all winter to learn it:D

My intention was to use the B800 on one side of the subject, set up the reflector to light up the other side and hopefully be able to use the 530EXII for something, not sure what would be the best use for it yet, but I have an umbrella and bracket for it if I can use it that way, if not I have plans for another Bee in the near future.

So my friends, please tell me what I can do with what I have coming, give me something to think about while I wait!! Thanks. Which bracket did you order? Do that think it is good for your 530 and an umbrella?