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The large black and white panels are called flats, or V-flats. They are basically just 4'x8' sheets of foam core which you can get from art supply stores, theatrical supply outlets and some professional photography stores. You can also find them online if you google foam core. Flags are usually in reference to smaller panels up to 4'x4' floppies and usually mount to grip heads.
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i don't think i will be doing a DVD, but i might do an online subscription.
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yes, I have started using my Mamiya M645 lenses on a Canon body. it's not better, or worse, it's just different. it has its drawbacks, being only manual focus, but the color, contrast, and clarity are different from modern glass, and the fact that you are using a larger format lens on a smaller film/sensor plane.
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it means the length of your arm from shoulder to fingertip.
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I use several brands from Alien Bees to Speedotrons to Profotos to Broncolor.
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you're very welcome. glad the tutorial was helpful to you.
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you are most welcome. I'm glad I was able to be of some help!
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I own three lenses. a 50 1.4, an 85 1.8, and a 180 3.5 macro.
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I edit my images in AdobeRGB as a 16bit TIFF in Photoshop, converting it to an 8bit sRGB JPEG for delivery to the client.
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Thank you, and I'm glad the tutorials have been beneficial to you.
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The basic comparison in those instances would be the size of the modifier, as a mola setti is much smaller than a 7' anything. Each modifier from their respective brand is quite unique despite falling under the same category because they are all made from different materials and all have different shapes. when people try to compare modifiers they don't really take into account the basic principles of lighting, which is all about the relationship between size of the light source and the subject, and distance of the light source to the subject. it's pretty unrealistic for me to choose just one because each modifier has its purpose, possibilities, and limitations. This is the same question as, "what is the best lens for shooting beauty and/or fashion?" The truth is there is no right or wrong answer, nor is there even an answer for those kinds of questions. This is why it is so important for every photographer to explore and experiment and decide what works or doesn't work for them.
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the key was a beauty dish, the smaller catchlight was from an 11" silver reflector layered with 3 stops of ND gel and tracing paper for diffusion at camera position. the purpose of this light is an overall frontal fill to bring crispness to the skin and fill in pore shadows.
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