Using Strobe
Okay here is the quick crash course in flash metering.
1.) Set up lights using the modeling lights as a guide for positioning.
2.) Set meter to proper ISO, flash mode and correct shutter sync speed.
3.) Double check meter settings. Seriously do it.
4.) Connect PC sync cord to meter. Position meter as close as possible to the location of the subject/model with incident dome facing strobe(s). Trigger strobe(s) from button on meter.
5.) Read meter and adjust lighting power and repeat step 5 until you get fstop you are looking for.
6.) Check meter settings one final time and do one final meter reading and then do it again.
7.) Set camera to Manual mode, dial in correct ISO, shutter and aperature settings. Double check settings. Connect sync cord to camera. Point and Shoot. Repeat as desired.
A couple of notes.
The Canon 10D has a reversed polarity PC socket which requires a reverse polarity PC sync cord. I recommend using a wireless triggering system. You can read about them in my post here.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11529
The 10D will sync up to 1/200th but I recommend shooting at 1/90th to 1/125th. The reason is many lower priced flash units have a slower flash discharge rate with a longer flash duration than pro units. They kind of ramp up to the full discharge. You want to give the flash unit enough time to discharge all the light it can.
If you are concerned about ambient light changing the exposure value or look of your flash images then take an ambient reading before you take a flash reading and adjust accordingly.
Good luck to you with your new lighting set up.
Assign: Submit the following in writing for Superhero Project 2
Creating your project description: You will determine in writing early in the project timeline the following:
• What your project will be about
• What your project will look like
• What technical skills you will need to learn
• How many works and what size they should be.
• The date due (amongst a limited set of critique day options)
Oct 6
1.Your project description is due
2. Photoshop Demo
3. Shooting with Strobe
• What your project will be about
• What your project will look like
• What technical skills you will need to learn
• How many works and what size they should be.
• The date due (amongst a limited set of critique day options)
Oct 6
1.Your project description is due
2. Photoshop Demo
3. Shooting with Strobe
