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Oct 26, 2010 14:53 |  #1

Okay I've been researching for like a week to two and my deadline is coming up and I'm still short of what I've got to get...

My photography is going to be on a single car in an indoor garage with white walls and on all black glossy floor. I've been just trying to just find some kit that will accommodate what I need to do. I know I need at least 1-2 umbrellas/softboxes, whatever is more recommended/preferred, a white backdrop as a diffuser for the main lamp? (not sure if I said that right) but other than that; here's our setup. Two photographers, 2 430EX II and one car at a time.

Just need to find the right kit to do the job...I don't need to spend an outrageous amount; just something that's together and transportable!

EDIT: Strobe lighting I heard was best..


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Oct 26, 2010 14:58 |  #2

A lot of the car shooters dont use umbrellas or softboxes because the bigger the light source the bigger the reflection you have to deal with. I think you would be good with the two lights you have, although a third might be nice. And some method of triggering them.




  
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Oct 26, 2010 16:36 |  #3

Actually, when using a big screen like that as a large light source, could work out to your advantage for creating reflections that accent the cars body line, etc.


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Oct 26, 2010 16:53 |  #4

I have 2 triggers/receivers on the way home right now but there is no way to get real good lighting in the garage bay which is why I'm desperate for the kit or something! I used one before in three garages and now those guys aren't with us anymore and I need equipment. T_T


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Oct 26, 2010 17:28 |  #5

how about putting the camera on a tripod for like 5 minutes and paint the light in with a hot light

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Oct 26, 2010 18:36 |  #6

GenuineRolla wrote in post #11169997 (external link)
Actually, when using a big screen like that as a large light source, could work out to your advantage for creating reflections that accent the cars body line, etc.

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Illuminating a BLACK car does little good, it is the reflections of white panels or large softboxes (truly 'lighting' it) which give the car form and which separate it from a dark background


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Oct 26, 2010 20:01 |  #7

lukehng wrote in post #11170349 (external link)
how about putting the camera on a tripod for like 5 minutes and paint the light in with a hot light

like this:

http://www.tradesecret​cards.com/images/sfgv1​sampleback.jpg (external link)

heh, something tells me 5 minutes might be a bit too long




  
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