Archive for Hardware
The ColorBalanceCoach in the figure study
In difficult situation like this one, the ColorBalanceCoach target played a key role. I wanted a light rolling on top of my nude model’s stomach. I needed to calculate exactly the light passing horizontal al the model’s point. By putting the ColorBalanceCoach target flat on the floor I was able to preform the necessary readings, [...]
Read moreHow to read the photographic histogram?
How to read the photographic histogram? watch this video to learn about the histogram.
Read moreIn my studio I already have a studio strobe as a second light I want to use a quartz lamp?
Some steps are essential 1- decide which lamp will be the main lamp 2- do not mix different light type on your main subject 3- use your second lamp for a support effect For example if you use the flash to light your subject you will do an exposure test and a white balance adjustment [...]
Read moreSimple Panorama
Simple Panorama Again from LensPen a super bright idea, they package a simple VR support for the camera, that is combined wit the ArcSoft Panorama software, already configured for usage with the spinning adaptor head. And best of all works perfectly on horizontal and vertical shots.
Read moreThe quality of light
Very often I’m asked by students why the color of the same object may look different in 2 consecutive pictures? The more obvious reason is the usage of the auto white balance on the camera, but in some occasions, we found the flash used to be defective. If the flash does not send the same [...]
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