Basketball strobe set up- w/ samples

So i have been getting several requests to post my set up for my basketball games. so I will happily help out anyone interested. Below is my set up.. It is not the ideal set up but when is it ever? I will go over the pros and cons after the images are posted.

Side of Gym with the strobes mounted. OLD SET UP- SEE NEW ONES HERE
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Nice writeup Dave.

I personally think shooting in that gym would suck given all the limitations on where you can put lights but think you have about as good a game plan as possible without totally locking yourself into a very limited number of shooting locations.

The only thing I really dislike is the backlit look. It makes everything too washed out for me. Have you tried either a longer reflector to minimize the spill or a gobo (Piece of black paper or cinefoil around the bottom half of the reflector) to help knock down the light hitting the lens? It is hard to tell how much of your light is coming from the spill vs the bounce so not sure if this would help or hurt your setup.

Big K wrote in post #9449973
The only thing I really dislike is the backlit look. It makes everything too washed out for me. Have you tried either a longer reflector to minimize the spill or a gobo (Piece of black paper or cinefoil around the bottom half of the reflector) to help knock down the light hitting the lens? It is hard to tell how much of your light is coming from the spill vs the bounce so not sure if this would help or hurt your setup.

Interesting idea Kevin. I am using the 11" wide reflectors now.. I still have the 7". maybe I will have to look into a 11" long throw. maybe that would work. Ill take a look into the gobo Idea as well. Thanks for the suggestions

I could not tell which reflectors you were using but if you are already using the 11", the long throws may not make enough difference to justify the cost. I like long throws for helping concentrate the light but it appears you are getting plenty to the floor already.

You all ready for SSA? Lets hope their monsoon conditions improve before we get there.

Yup, I sure am ready. My TTASvII will be coming in next week. Ill already be packed and ready to head out. Other than my magic arms and stuff.. Ill buy that before I go sometime soon.

EDIT:

Oh hey incase you dont get a mkIV before I head out, I am spending a few days either prior or after the academy out there so if you would like to test it out and have fun... just feel free to ask.

Hey Dave, I have a question. How many octaves did that kids voice raise up after getting cranked in the family jewels ?

SPORTshot wrote in post #9450413
Hey Dave, I have a question. How many octaves did that kids voice raise up after getting cranked in the family jewels ?

I thought the same thing (#3)

canonnoob wrote in post #9450110
Oh hey incase you dont get a mkIV before I head out, I am spending a few days either prior or after the academy out there so if you would like to test it out and have fun... just feel free to ask.

Hey thanks. I hope to have one by then but who knows. I am still trying to decide if I want to make that crazy long drive or just fly. If I end up driving, I will take pretty much all my gear and if so, you are welcome to use anything I have that would help as well. I have a pile of magic arms, clamps, etc. I will let you know when I finally make up my mind.

I really want to drive because of the opportunity to see/photograph a lot of things out west but a three week trip might be a bit costly to justify.

SPORTshot wrote in post #9450413
Hey Dave, I have a question. How many octaves did that kids voice raise up after getting cranked in the family jewels ?

lol.. just noticed actually... thanks for the laugh.

Big K wrote in post #9450525
Hey thanks. I hope to have one by then but who knows. I am still trying to decide if I want to make that crazy long drive or just fly. If I end up driving, I will take pretty much all my gear and if so, you are welcome to use anything I have that would help as well. I have a pile of magic arms, clamps, etc. I will let you know when I finally make up my mind.

I really want to drive because of the opportunity to see/photograph a lot of things out west but a three week trip might be a bit costly to justify.

Gotcha. Well anything I can do for ya let me know. we arent THAT far from eachother.

SPORTshot wrote in post #9450413
Hey Dave, I have a question. How many octaves did that kids voice raise up after getting cranked in the family jewels ?

I Noticed that, Then noticed the teams name "Kickapoo" had to laugh...

canonnoob wrote in post #9447313

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Ow.

How do you power the lights would you mind taking a closeup shot some time of the lights mounted?

mestes wrote in post #9501907
How do you power the lights would you mind taking a closeup shot some time of the lights mounted?

In this shot,

Any tips for getting the AB800's the right amount of power during setup?

then just adjust camera setting?

mestes wrote in post #9506550
Any tips for getting the AB800's the right amount of power during setup?

then just adjust camera setting?

That is all dependent on your gym and the set up your use.. in this case I was using full power. Exif is in the images so you can get an idea on camera settings..