What was the lighting set-up in this image?
Oct 26, 2013 16:46:25 #
Here's a challenge for you . . . take your best guess at the lighting set-up used in this image. CC is also fine.
Oct 26, 2013 16:56:36 #
The light came from the left side, using a reflector.
This belongs on your wall :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
This belongs on your wall :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 26, 2013 17:43:11 #
tramsey wrote:
The light came from the left side, using a reflector.
This belongs on your wall :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
This belongs on your wall :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks . . . close . . but no cigar!
Oct 26, 2013 19:33:51 #
One light came at 45 degrees from the left, another was sent to the background, another came from top right down(rim on the hat).
Oct 26, 2013 19:35:25 #
is this image a composite, as in you replaced the background?
Oct 27, 2013 00:49:28 #
Bubu wrote:
One light came at 45 degrees from the left, another was sent to the background, another came from top right down(rim on the hat).
No . . you're getting colder . . . but thanks for trying.
Oct 27, 2013 00:52:42 #
Annie_Girl wrote:
is this image a composite, as in you replaced the background?
Yes . . . it was taken against a very light background . . . background removed with Topaz ReMask 3 . . and replaced with a digital background. But the lighting set-up?
Oct 27, 2013 01:20:06 #
Oct 27, 2013 02:26:37 #
Aldebaran wrote:
Two 45 degrees from left and right.
. . . getting colder . . .
Oct 27, 2013 07:11:14 #
a softbox pointed directly at the man's right shoulder, and a window on his left side.
Oct 27, 2013 07:32:08 #
lovitlots
Loc: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
One main light with umbrella or window light to the left of the subject and slightly forward of him for the wrapped in light effect, fill light to the right maybe one stop less than the main light and slightly behind and a little above the subject and a light behind and down low aimed in an upward angle exposing the back round in a graduated manner. Regardless of my guess it's a very nice portrait.
Oct 27, 2013 12:09:46 #
Mikey69 wrote:
a softbox pointed directly at the man's right shoulder, and a window on his left side.
Good guess . . but not the right one. I am finding it interesting how many members have learned to read the light in an image. Good job!
Oct 27, 2013 12:13:05 #
lovitlots wrote:
One main light with umbrella or window light to the left of the subject and slightly forward of him for the wrapped in light effect, fill light to the right maybe one stop less than the main light and slightly behind and a little above the subject and a light behind and down low aimed in an upward angle exposing the back round in a graduated manner. Regardless of my guess it's a very nice portrait.
Thanks, glad you like it.
Not the right answer, but I'll give you a hint. It's much simpler than it looks and there is no background light as the background has been replaced with a digital background.
Oct 27, 2013 12:16:51 #
OK, let me try one more time.
I'm going to stick with the reflector on the camera's left side and put a soft box on the camera's right side.
How's that?
I'm going to stick with the reflector on the camera's left side and put a soft box on the camera's right side.
How's that?
Oct 27, 2013 13:57:57 #
Window to the left, there is something to the right giving a purple color cast, his hair under his hat has a purple tint to it as does the brim of his hat and the arm of his glasses.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.