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not bad at all for a first effort, i'd suggest putting a little more main light on the model and lifting your octa a bit, the shadows and catch lights suggest it was no higher than the model's head, and main lighting from the bottom always looks a bit odd, besides if the light is up high you get some more definition in the cheek bones, again, great first effort!

Lighting looks great, but her skin looks very red/orange.

genzbenz wrote in post #13143221
This was my first time working with a model.

Do you have a calibrated monitor? Her skin is a strange color.

I agree on adding a little more key genzbenz.

Libby; 580II as main, 430II hair light.

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paradiddleluke wrote in post #13143252
not bad at all for a first effort, i'd suggest putting a little more main light on the model and lifting your octa a bit, the shadows and catch lights suggest it was no higher than the model's head, and main lighting from the bottom always looks a bit odd, besides if the light is up high you get some more definition in the cheek bones, again, great first effort!

I was hoping to get the octa higher, but unfortunately, the way my basement is set up, there's a large beam in the way. I may try to push the model closer to the background so I can get the octa between her and the beam so I can raise it up and try again. I think I have 8' ceilings in the basement (I know - too low) and the top of the octa box was probably 6'6" off the ground because of that beam. Would it make enough of a difference to get it up the extra foot and a half, or should I use a smaller modifier and get it higher and closer to her to get a better angle?

Dann.Landau wrote in post #13143373
Do you have a calibrated monitor? Her skin is a strange color.

I wish. Neither of my monitors are calibrated - it's on my wishlist. I tried to calibrate with my Spyder2, but both of my screens are cheap TN panels and it didn't seem to help much so I haven't used the Spyder in a while. I'm hoping to get a decent IPS panel soon and a better calibrator.

Anyone have a suggestion for a monitor in the $300-$500 range and should I upgrade the Spyder2 to something better?

vegasboy wrote in post #13143379
I agree on adding a little more key genzbenz.

Thanks for the advice everyone - I know I have a long way to go, and I have to start somewhere. I'm looking forward to trying again and receiving more helpful input.


I ran these through the Totally Rad action "Cool as a Cucumber" to help cool down the skin a bit - does it help?

mikekelley wrote in post #12962866

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Congrats on getting onto Strobist.com Mike!

andrepaul wrote in post #13143452
Libby; 580II as main, 430II hair light.

Nice! You need to drop that on WJ as well

Cathpah wrote in post #13142493
Looking good, but in the second one the skin tones are a good deal darker. Might want to fix that in post.

The first has more fill. But thx for commenting. no one else has

Dell IPS panels. Best value for money.

MJones wrote in post #13147170
Nice! You need to drop that on WJ as well

haven't been on there in a while.

that's one sweet looking subie..... good image as well...

quickster wrote in post #13148275

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genzbenz wrote in post #13144422
I'm hoping to get a decent IPS panel soon and a better calibrator.

Anyone have a suggestion for a monitor in the $300-$500 range and should I upgrade the Spyder2 to something better?

look into NEC multisync they really good in that price range, i going to upgrade my entry level LG ips to a nec sometime ( i know pro retouchers that recommend the NEC ones )