car + model shoot outdoors with strobes. which for main light on model

SnlpeR · 18th of July 2008 (Fri)

i have an Alien Bee AB800, 580EX II, 540EZ, and Sunpak383

shooting a car and model outoors to get a gloomy sky

what should i use to light up the model?

im prolly NOT gonna use any modifiers

should i use the AB800 to light up just the model if she were a couple feet in front of the car and use the other 3 flashes to light up the car?

or should i use the AB to light up majority of the car and use a flash to light up just the model?

as far as modifiers..i have 2 convertible umbrellas, a couple of silver bounce umbrellas, and a 24"x24" softbox that can fit over the bee

outdoors and wind is an issue but i might be able to have someone help hold the light with a modifier on it

Dermit · 18th of July 2008 (Fri)

No one can answer because the answer is VERY subjective. 100 photographers given the same lights, car and model will shoot it 100 different ways. It really depends on the look you are going for, the car, the model, the background, etc..........

martinsmith · 19th of July 2008 (Sat)

The only thing I would say, is watch where you position the lights as cars are very reflective. If you can, get the lighting for the car sorted in advance of the model turning up.

One option may be to use the powerful AB with either a softbox for the car set a reasonable distance and use the flash in close with a shoot through umbrella for the model.

Let us know how it goes and post a pic or 3.

SnlpeR · 19th of July 2008 (Sat)

straight from the camera..just resize
i didnt do a lot of full car shots...

and i wasnt able to use the alien bee cause there was no available power source
basically 3 flashes lighting the car ...and an additional flash with an umbrella on it for the model

what do you think?
ill post more later

bcordell · 19th of July 2008 (Sat)

Can you post a picture of your setup?

Not an expert, but it looks good to me.

SnlpeR · 19th of July 2008 (Sat)

thats what i forgot to do
i shoulda taken everything but i forgot

ill see if my friend has the setup shot

SnlpeR · 19th of July 2008 (Sat)

some edited ones here
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=538986

C&C welcome

18th of July 2008 (Fri)	#1
SnlpeR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,013	car + model shoot outdoors with strobes. which for main light on model i have an Alien Bee AB800, 580EX II, 540EZ, and Sunpak383 shooting a car and model outoors to get a gloomy sky what should i use to light up the model? im prolly NOT gonna use any modifiers should i use the AB800 to light up just the model if she were a couple feet in front of the car and use the other 3 flashes to light up the car? or should i use the AB to light up majority of the car and use a flash to light up just the model? as far as modifiers..i have 2 convertible umbrellas, a couple of silver bounce umbrellas, and a 24"x24" softbox that can fit over the bee outdoors and wind is an issue but i might be able to have someone help hold the light with a modifier on it

18th of July 2008 (Fri)	#2
Dermit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 1,727 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: car + model shoot outdoors with strobes. which for main light on model No one can answer because the answer is VERY subjective. 100 photographers given the same lights, car and model will shoot it 100 different ways. It really depends on the look you are going for, the car, the model, the background, etc.......... __________________ 5D, 5DmkII, 15mm, 16-35 f/2.8 II L, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS, 85 f/1.8, 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, PW X 5, WL X1600 x 3 http://www.pixelcraftphoto.com

19th of July 2008 (Sat)	#3
martinsmith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S Glos, UK Posts: 679 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: car + model shoot outdoors with strobes. which for main light on model The only thing I would say, is watch where you position the lights as cars are very reflective. If you can, get the lighting for the car sorted in advance of the model turning up. One option may be to use the powerful AB with either a softbox for the car set a reasonable distance and use the flash in close with a shoot through umbrella for the model. Let us know how it goes and post a pic or 3. __________________ [size=1]ms-imaging

19th of July 2008 (Sat)	#5
bcordell Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 107 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: car + model shoot outdoors with strobes. which for main light on model Can you post a picture of your setup? Not an expert, but it looks good to me. __________________ Rebuilding my gear. Wanted: 1D Classic or 1D Mark II

19th of July 2008 (Sat)	#6
SnlpeR Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,013	Re: car + model shoot outdoors with strobes. which for main light on model thats what i forgot to do i shoulda taken everything but i forgot ill see if my friend has the setup shot

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