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Misiek
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 10:50
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/pr/subs/swimsuit/images/09_brooklyn-decker_34.jpg

What kind of light setup is needed to make such an effect? How many "lights" and how to use them?
dpds68
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 10:57
Someone posted a link with similar light looks .

Now I am no expert but the finished product look almost the same .

http://www.digitalpixels.net/2008/06/flash/portable-softbox-for-speedlites-and-hot-shoe-flashes-details/3/

Here is the thread

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=650911


David
GenuineRolla
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:10
kinda reminds me of a ring flash....
tenoverthenose
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:11
kinda reminds me of a ring flash....

It looks a lot like a ring flash. Bright hot spots in the center, even shadow under the chin.
ALT1MATE
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:22
Would a regular speedlite w/ diffuser of some kind produce the same result?
tenoverthenose
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:34
Would a regular speedlite w/ diffuser of some kind produce the same result?


Not really. You could duplicate the small light source, but you would probably not be able to get the same wrapping effect.

Also, a diffuser probably would do too much to help in this situation.
ALT1MATE
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:46
I thought a ring flash was for macro stuff?
Playonpics.com
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:50
theres 2 type...
sagray
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:53
From the general look, I'm guessing a beauty dish up high, and maybe something soft and low for fill.
PacAce
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 12:12
From what I could make our from the "behind the scene" video of that SI shoot, it was an ordinary but large softbox placed behind the photographer. :)
SYS
24th of February 2009 (Tue), 12:33
Frankly, I wouldn't care what kind of lighting as long as I can have an opportunity to shoot such a subject... :)