amir_vii Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 <p>Hello guys<br> I'm planning on making my own studio in one of the room in my house, i already have the following equipment which i will list in this topic. I was wondering if i should get anything else to get started on doing some indoor studio type of shoots. I'm mostly interested in doing fashion and portraits as of now, but am planning to advance to food and product photography in the future when i have more experience.<br />Here's what i currently<br />Any suggestion on what i should get? Would i be able to get any job done with what i have?<br /><br />Adjustable Clamp Company Pony Spring "A" Clamp with Plastic Tips - 3" x2<br />http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283214-REG/Adjustable_Clamp_Company_3203HT_Pony_Spring_A_Clamp.html<br /><br />Savage Economy Background Support System<br />http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/72989-REG/Savage_60099_Economy_Background_Support.html<br /><br />Savage Seamless Background Paper (107" x 12yds, #1 Super White)<br />http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/45468-REG/Savage_1_12_107_x_12yds_Background.html<br /><br />I also have an Westcott 28" APOLLO and a Westcott 60" UMBRELLA. I shoot with a Canon 7D<br> Thanks in advance</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sunley Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 <p>A 10-12 ft/3-3.5m high ceiling is a big help. That way you can sort of get your lighting above a standing adult.<br> Buy the book Light, Science and Magic.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amir_vii Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 <p>do i have enough and all the necessary equipment to start off?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sunley Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 <p>What flash units do you have, any?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amir_vii Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 <p>i have a alienbees b1600 and a canon 580ex ii</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_stiles Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 <p> This is a little tough, b/c there's no budget or room size. The 60" umbrella is a decent size, but a poor light shaper b/c of the excessive spill. The 28" softbox box is a possible hair light, but not much else for a full length photo. If you want any kind of fashion, then you are thinking of full length portraits. I normally use 3 lights and a bounce for this kind of thing.</p> <p>Since you are using Buff products, I'd recommend the 30x60 softbox for your light.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amir_vii Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 <p>Hey Nathan, just wondering what 3 lights and bounce you are using?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amir_vii Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 <p>guys anymore tips?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_stiles Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 <p>Amir, sorry I didn't track this or check it. I'm using a Speedotron 805 pack system, and an 18x48" strip softbox, 36x48" box, and normally I have a use for a gridded 8" reflector. Sometime I use the Speedotron Beauty Dish for people. My bounce is a plastic/pvc (I should have bought aluminum) Lastolite large frame and white material.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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