Q. I recently bought my first SLR camera. A Cannon 60D. I also just purchased a commercial lighting kit that has 2 800 watt bulbs. I am using this camera to photograph clothing for an online store. It doesn't seem as if these 2 lights are enough. Would a different bulb help???? What should I use, I am very new at this!!!
It is my own online store for Ebay. Have always just photographed things in my living room and thought I would take it to the next step. What are the benefits of strobe lighting? That concerns me a bit though as I have a history of seizures...not sure a strobe would be the best thing.
It is my own online store for Ebay. Have always just photographed things in my living room and thought I would take it to the next step. What are the benefits of strobe lighting? That concerns me a bit though as I have a history of seizures...not sure a strobe would be the best thing.
A. I use one 750 watt and one 500 watt bulb whens shooting (key and fill lights) and that is plenty. When shooting fashion, I use shoot through umbrellas to soften the light.
What you really need to assure that the fabric colours match what is recorded on your cameras sensor.
I use the Xrite Colorchecker Passport to establish a custom white balance. Yes, I do set the cameras white balance to incandescent, but when processing the RAW files, I add the custom white balance, keywords, copyright notice and contact information at that time using Adobe Lightroom.
What you really need to assure that the fabric colours match what is recorded on your cameras sensor.
I use the Xrite Colorchecker Passport to establish a custom white balance. Yes, I do set the cameras white balance to incandescent, but when processing the RAW files, I add the custom white balance, keywords, copyright notice and contact information at that time using Adobe Lightroom.
What range of chroma do fluorescent light bulbs come in?
Q. I am talking about regular, commercial light bulbs; not for studio lighting etc....
thanks!
thanks!
A. check out this web site and for the wave lengths (or spectra) that fluorescent bulbs give off.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fluorescent_lighting_spectrum_peaks_labelled.gif
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fluorescent_lighting_spectrum_peaks_labelled.gif
Where to buy commercial fluorescent light fixtures?
Q. Need advice about commercial fluorescent light fixtures - any reliable review site would be great! Thanks!
A. Look in your local yellow page listings for "electrical contractor supply" stores. The most common commercial quality brands are Metalux, Lightolier, Lumax and Hubbell. Many fancy lighting showrooms also have a contractor supply department from which you can purchase commercial lighting and also lighting specifiers and designers who can help you select and lay out what you need for the space.
I worked as a commercial lighting designer for one such store in my city for a couple of years.
Even the home building stores like Home Depot and Lowes can sell you commercial lighting, if that is the only resource in your area. But a contractor supplier will be less expensive and have more in stock.
Buying such items on the internet is not a great idea. Costs of shipping and problems with delivery damages are high with such products. Your simplest and most economical source is local electrical supply dealers.
I worked as a commercial lighting designer for one such store in my city for a couple of years.
Even the home building stores like Home Depot and Lowes can sell you commercial lighting, if that is the only resource in your area. But a contractor supplier will be less expensive and have more in stock.
Buying such items on the internet is not a great idea. Costs of shipping and problems with delivery damages are high with such products. Your simplest and most economical source is local electrical supply dealers.
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
No comments:
Post a Comment