Using MULTIPLE strobes - creative examples - post yours!

pnmd wrote in post #12223156
all the Elinchrom strobes were set at power setting of 1.5, except the DLite on the ground was at 2.0 b/c that's lowest it'll go, so I backed it up some.
Also the Sekonic meter read f/13 and shot at f/10-11 b/c I like bright/ slightly overexposed pics. YMMV depending on lens etc

thanks!

Just a comment.

One cannot get the same result even when you ask and acquire the same settings and equipment.

In order to replicate or even get close to a result, you have to have the same shooting condition, the right people (model, MUA, stylist), and most importantly.... PP skills....granting you already have that creative eye.

PhilF wrote in post #12223359
Just a comment.

One cannot get the same result even when you ask and acquire the same settings and equipment.

In order to replicate or even get close to a result, you have to have the same shooting condition, the right people (model, MUA, stylist), and most importantly.... PP skills....granting you already have that creative eye.

PP skills are the biggest hurdle, for me anyways

drdiesel1 wrote in post #12223459
PP skills are the biggest hurdle, for me anyways

+1

Hoping to get much better at it from a graphic designer friend. I hate trying to learn it on my own, too time-consuming.

drdiesel1 wrote in post #12223459
PP skills are the biggest hurdle

++1

pnmd wrote in post #12223740
++1

+13.5

I'll make no statement on the ethics or integrity of photoshop, but it's become a bit of an mandatory part of the workflow. It's surprising how powerful Ps is, the more I use it. I shoot film and leave it to keep myself sane but, very often, Post is the biggest differentiator from photog to photog.

Ugh - so many great shots on this page from Peter, Pham, and more. All of these were shot using Westcott's new TD6 Spiderlite lighting system down at Photoshop World a couple weeks ago.

Larger versions and some basic lighting info can be seen by clicking on the image.

FJ Westcott had 4 stations with lights and models and basically everyone went and shot at once so you basically were fighting just to either move up closer to the model or keep your spot once you got there. It was crazy (and lots of fun)

Here is an example of the crowd:

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blurry_image wrote in post #12224475
Ugh - so many great shots on this page from Peter, Pham, and more. All of these were shot using Westcott's new TD6 Spiderlite lighting system down at Photoshop World a couple weeks ago.

Hi Chris,

I saw these images posted in the Continuous lighting thread so I'm assuming you were using the Spiderlite's with fluorescent bulbs and not with flash units installed.

This thread is for multiple strobes, not multiple lights.

Quickster,

those colors and tasty looking cupcakes look amazing.. love the ones on the left..

Nothing in comparison here, but I guess I can share.

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)

Aperture f/5.6

Focal Length 10 mm

ISO Speed 100

Exposure Bias 0 EV

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/matttrombley/5​620515435/

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Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)

Aperture f/5.6

Focal Length 10 mm

ISO Speed 100

Exposure Bias 0 EV

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/matttrombley/5​623690584/

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/matttrombley/5​623690678/

more on my flickr

This image was taken with three lights. I did a bunch of work to get it to come out right your thoughts? i shot this at f8 is the fake depth of field obvious?