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Oct 09, 2009 04:55 |  #1

Could somebody please explain the purpose of a Snoot?


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Oct 09, 2009 05:02 |  #2

You would use a snoot to only light a small portion of a frame. For instance, to light a face only, or a torso + face in a full body portrait.

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Oct 09, 2009 05:08 |  #3

Exactly, it is used to direct light.


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Oct 09, 2009 05:21 |  #4

Thank you........


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