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Sep 20, 2010 13:53 |  #1

Hi everyone,
I would like to know what kind light to using for a model and outdoor??? Please let me know. Thank you very much...




  
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Sep 20, 2010 15:08 |  #2

You have a lot of reading to do... Start with some searches and just random browsing around in this section of the forum.


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Sep 20, 2010 15:24 |  #3

Start with reading www.strobist.com (external link) lighting 101, then reread them and do the exersizes, then go back and do them again. Grab a copy of Light Science and magic (external link), Wash, rinse, repeat as needed until you realize what youhave, what you want, and how to get it.


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Sep 20, 2010 16:48 |  #4

I agree, it's party something you have to do on your own to figure out your needs. I'm not huge on reading these types of books. I'm not a trial and error learner. So for that I first went with an Alien Bee B 1600. Was great to start with. Highly recommended. But you'll need portable power most likely as well. You may be able to over power the sun with a b800 as well. Some reading is required but these are a couple lights that would seriously do the trick for you. If you're looking for evening / night shooting outside, you should be good with some strobes.

Hope it helps you start off in the right direction.


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