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Post by shp on Feb 20, 2010 0:48:29 GMT -5
I still have quite a bit to learn. I decided to try that histogram thing since I don't have the light meter, but couldn't figure out how it works, so would have to look for tutorials on it.
For moving on forward, it's actually best I continue to learn and hopefully get better in time with each photo I take. For now I must learn more before trying anything at all, for instance - what is the recommended/usual size for a scrim? Would definitely like to make sure I get most of the stuff right.
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Post by Saknika on Feb 20, 2010 0:52:43 GMT -5
Scrims can be any size. Any 5-in-1 reflector has a scrim base, for example. All that matters is that they're a size that will work for you.
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Post by ScottWood on Feb 20, 2010 2:07:36 GMT -5
I still have quite a bit to learn. I decided to try that histogram thing since I don't have the light meter, but couldn't figure out how it works, so would have to look for tutorials on it. That quote alone tells me that you are not ready to think about stock, whether it is on an agency site or your own. You really much learn to read a histogram, just google it and you will find everything you could ever want to know. Not sure where the subject of light meters came from, but in the digital world, I have never found a need for one. Perhaps if I were doing anything with studio strobes I would use one, but I am solidly in the speedlight world now, and Nikon's CLS system is my best friend. |
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Post by Saknika on Feb 20, 2010 11:57:34 GMT -5
Scott's right, unless you're using studio lights like I do, a light meter isn't really necessary. I also use it for outdoor portraits too when there's heavy shadow, but it doesn't happen too often. Light meters are something you invest in if your style of photography or area call for it.
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Post by shp on Feb 20, 2010 12:25:30 GMT -5
Ah, I see. They're very expensive from what I read, too, so I would just try out what I can learn and do, and see how it works from scratch, then. I would probably start off with small objects as my "subjects" and use a pillowcase/sheet as a scrim. I just have one little flashlight and can't find the large one, XD. Would probably get a couple of them today so I won't lose anymore, pfft!  I actually learned the other day from eHow.com how to arrange the lighting in PhotoShop using Levels and the Eyedropper. The exposure I remember reading in a book that it was best to pick out the midpoint, which is what, neutral gray? I keep thinking it was color - hence, the colors come out wrong. -.- I also have to reset my camera's settings back but forgot how to. |
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