Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/17

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Subject: [Leica] Ok - How do I fake Northern light window box?
From: faneuil at gmail.com (Eric Korenman)
Date: Mon Dec 17 11:31:07 2007
References: <82c9dd70712161343p126ec3f4t1553ac8cc7a185e3@mail.gmail.com> <4765DEED.4080407@cox.net> <82c9dd70712161923i1a2c26fer84c49452fe9f9d08@mail.gmail.com> <2380E512-87FA-4513-8466-36F01BB57EFC@mac.com>
 
I am thinking of lighting a large white sheet from behind using one or two
strobes (with standard reflectors) set about 20-30 feet behind. Essentially
a huge softbox.
Quantum can't put out enough power for that- thats where the Alienbees 1600
unit finally gets to play.

Eric


On 12/17/07, Lottermoser George <imagist3@mac.com> wrote:
>
> That will give you a 'hot spot' on the sheet.
> What you're really looking for is a fully lit area the size of the
> window you like.
>
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser
> george@imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com/blog
> Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07
>
>
>
>
> On Dec 16, 2007, at 9:23 PM, Eric Korenman wrote:
>
> > Thanks - I was thinking of placing a large white sheet between my
> > strobe and
> > subject.
> > Will give it a try.
>
>
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