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Old 6th of June 2012 (Wed)   #1
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ok here is my issue.....i have an alien bee 1600 & a 50d along with expo disk & light meter.......how can i use all of these to get optimal results.........indoors & out?
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Have any modifiers for the AB1600? If not, that would be a start.
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Oh boy, thats a long answer. Can you give use a starting point for each situation? Meaning, if you were going to setup a shot indoor, at what point do you not know what to do? Same for outdoor.
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Oh boy, thats a long answer. Can you give use a starting point for each situation? Meaning, if you were going to setup a shot indoor, at what point do you not know what to do? Same for outdoor.
So I pull my camera and flash out and turn them both on...

Just kidding That information would definitely help.
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So I pull my camera and flash out and turn them both on...

Just kidding That information would definitely help.
Hehe, even that would be helpful!
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basically i have no modifiers except a 22 inch bd i think with a sock...........i want to do outdoor shots but i have been asked to do indoor portraits & photos of kids,mock set ups ...ect. i want to be able to set up in any situation & know that my photos will be up to par.........i also have a 5 in one reflector
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basically i have no modifiers except a 22 inch bd i think with a sock...........i want to do outdoor shots but i have been asked to do indoor portraits & photos of kids,mock set ups ...ect. i want to be able to set up in any situation & know that my photos will be up to par.........i also have a 5 in one reflector
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Oh boy, thats a long answer. Can you give use a starting point for each situation? Meaning, if you were going to setup a shot indoor, at what point do you not know what to do? Same for outdoor.
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basically i have no modifiers except a 22 inch bd i think with a sock...........i want to do outdoor shots but i have been asked to do indoor portraits & photos of kids,mock set ups ...ect. i want to be able to set up in any situation & know that my photos will be up to par.........i also have a 5 in one reflector
A beauty dish, while a great modifier, isnt going to cover all situations. Am umbrella or soft box would give you more options. Since you only have one light, a reflector is a must.
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A beauty dish, while a great modifier, isnt going to cover all situations. Am umbrella or soft box would give you more options. Since you only have one light, a reflector is a must.
After watching Zack Arias' One Light DVD, I don't really agree with the last statement about the reflector being a must... but nice to have, sure!
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please explain cause u just lost me.....maybe its a difference in opinion
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please explain cause u just lost me.....maybe its a difference in opinion
I'm not sure who you were referring to. It's easier for all to follow if you address responses to a persons username, or use the quote feature.

If you were referring to me and my comment about the OneLight DVD, here is where you can find more info:

http://zackarias.com/workshop/onelight-info/
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