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Aug 16, 2008 13:20 | #1

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Hey everyone,

I've always wanted a BMW, and I finally bit the bullet and bought a 525i. Pretty pumped about it.

I was thinking about setting up a 2 light setup (when i get my 2nd light and stand/umbrella). Any pointers on lighting?

Thanks!

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Aug 16, 2008 13:23 | #2

Find an awesome location, get your second flash and experiment.

Here is a Car Strobist flickr group, it might be worth checking out.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/carstrobist/

And here is a Strobist post about lighting the interior.
http://strobist.blogspot.com …ghting-car-interiors.html

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Aug 16, 2008 13:29 | #3

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Sounds good, i know an alleyway that is screaming for htis setup

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Aug 16, 2008 15:25 | #4

Nice car congrats on the purchase.

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Aug 17, 2008 08:57 | #5

2 light setup (when i get my 2nd light and stand/umbrella). Any pointers on lighting?

Black cars aren't friendly to direct strobes.
Try this next time:
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Aug 17, 2008 13:33 | #6

Tip: Black is reflective, illuminate the surroundings, not the car.

P.S. Umbrellas will give you horrible reflections.

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thanks everyone for the links.

any other choices for strobist setups w/out umbrellas? links?

thanks!

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