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[…] Loop lighting is one of the best and easiest ways to take flattering portraits. This style of portrait photography refers to positioning the light at such an angle that it creates a streak of shadow that runs from the nose toward the cheek of the subject. However, this is only if you’re using a flash. But if you’re only using natural light, then you simply place the subject at an angle where the light creates the shadow leading from the nose towards the cheek. […]

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[…] چترهای عکاسی یکی از ارزان ترین اصلاح کننده های نور است. آنها اغلب یکی از اولین اصلاح کنندگان نور هستند که برای خرید نور خارج از دوربین عکاسان تازه وارد هستند. چترها ممکن است برای مبتدیان مناسب باشند ، اما هنوز هم نکاتی وجود دارد که باید قبل از خرید اولین چمدان بدانید. اول ، دو نوع اصلی از چترهای عکاسی وجود دارد و سومی که شامل هر دو نوع در یک نوع است. شلیک از طریق چتر یک چتر سفید است. پارچه سفید چتر نور را روی سطح وسیع تری پخش می کند. این نوع برای روشنایی یک منطقه بزرگتر ، مانند گروهی از افراد ، بهترین است. چترهای سفید نور و همچنین چترهای سیاه را کنترل نمی کنند. از آنجا که آنها نور را در سطح وسیع تری پخش می کنند ، باعث کاهش درخشش آن نور بیش از انواع اصلاح کننده دیگر می شوند. چتر سیاه چتر بازتابی است. قسمت بیرونی چتر مشکی است ، در حالی که داخل آن سفید یا نقره ای است. این چترهای بازتابنده نور را به جای نرم شدن هنگام عبور از چتر ، به عقب برمی گردانند. چترهای انعکاسی میزان بیشتری از نور را حفظ می کنند ، اما نور را تا حد زیادی پخش نمی کنند ، که همچنین می تواند کنترل آن را آسان تر کند. چتر مشکی با آستر سفید نور ملایم تری نسبت به همان نوع چتر با پوشش نقره ای ایجاد می کند. چترهای کانورتیبل چترهای سفید با روکش مشکی هستند. با برداشتن پوشش ، این چترها از طریق چترها شلیک می شوند. پوشش را اضافه کنید ، و چتر به یک چتر بازتابنده تبدیل می شود ، و از سطح سفید می پرد. اگر مطمئن نیستید که چتر بازتابنده یا شلیک از چتر را انتخاب کنید ، چتر قابل تبدیل گزینه عالی است. همچنین هزینه چندانی هم ندارد. چترهای کانورتیبل امکان یک روش روشنایی پیشرفته تر به نام پرچم گذاری را دارند. علاوه بر انتخاب نوع چتر ، اندازه نیز هنگام انتخاب چتر عکاسی اهمیت دارد. هرچه چتر بزرگتر باشد ، نور آن نرمتر می شود. بیش از حد بزرگ ، و کنترل چتر دشوار خواهد بود. اگر تا به حال از چتر بارانی منظم در طوفان استفاده کرده اید و برای کنترل آن در مقابل باد تلاش کرده اید ، قبلاً پیش نمایشی از کار در فضای باز و در شرایط باد با چتر عکاسی دارید. برای یک چتر بزرگ یا یک روز باد ، باید پایه سبک خود را در کیسه های شن قرار دهید. این باعث می شود چتر از پشت آن را برعکس نکند. گزینه دیگر این است که کیف دوربین خود را به پایه سبک قلاب کنید تا وزن آن کم شود. من از چتر قابل تبدیل 45 اینچی استفاده می کنم. به اندازه کافی بزرگ برای گروه های کوچک و به اندازه کافی نرم برای پرتره های فردی ، اما به اندازه کافی کوچک است که می تواند برای عکاسی در محل استفاده شود. اگر قصد دارید فقط در استودیویی با استروب های قدرتمند کار کنید ، احتمالاً می توانید با یک چتر بزرگتر هم کنار بیایید. مارک های مختلف چتر با قیمت های مختلف می نشینند. به طور معمول ، مزیت خرید با مارک گران تر ، ماندگاری و طول عمر است. در برخی موارد ، به ویژه با چترهای نقره ای ، نام تجاری می تواند کمی بر کیفیت نور تأثیر بگذارد. […]

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Love that image with the fur hat! I also just purchased 2 Westcott stripboxes – used 1 for the first time today and am very happy with it 🙂

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Nathan Mills — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 17:28:37 +0000

Joel, do you have any details on the large heavy duty light stands you’re using in the background on this video?

Comment on Mixing Available Light with Artificial Light by Team Westcott

Team Westcott — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:05:40 +0000

In reply to Jose Malave.

Jose,
There currently is not an available accessory that will allow you to mount more than one speedlite in the Rapid Box. An accessory called the Triple Threat is available for modifiers with umbrella-style shafts, such as the Apollo and Halo softboxes. You can find the Triple Threat bracket on our website at http://www.fjwestcott.com/accessories/speedlite/triple-threat/triple-threat-bracket. Other than that, be sure to check back with us as we are constantly improving and updating our products. I hope that is helpful! We appreciate the feedback.
Best regards,
Jessica, Team Westcott

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Jose Malave — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:54:58 +0000

About these rapid boxes for speedlites, I heard something along the lines that you can stick 2 speedlites in a rapid box for more light power. But I seem to find the gear necessary to do this, can you provide like the equipment list in order to do this or was I mistaken about what I heard?

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Paul Bradley — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 21:19:05 +0000

Awesome job Jim! This makes me want the Zeppelin pretty bad now.

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dougster — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:46:09 +0000

Like the octi, will it accommodate a Flex TT5 under the speedlight?

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ericwphoto — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 23:10:16 +0000

Were you able to keep everyone in focus at F2.8?

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The Best of Lightapalooza 2013: Winners Announced | Westcott University — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:06:15 +0000

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Lighting Ratio Tutorial | DESI 121 DIgital Imaging — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 03:05:36 +0000

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Westcott Lighting - The Best of Lightapalooza 2013: Winners Announced — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:35:31 +0000

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Where in the world? - JVL PhotographyJVL Photography — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:26:51 +0000

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Wedding Photography Lighting Tips: Part 1 | Westcott University — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 20:51:41 +0000

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amccoy — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:12:57 +0000

In reply to CindyMcIntyre. We don't have a solid grey yet, however, I have passed this onto our team to see what we can do!

Comment on Review: X-Drop Backdrop System by Terry White by CindyMcIntyre

CindyMcIntyre — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:04:59 +0000

I am going to purchase an x-drop for use with on location business portraits but I really need a solid grey! Will you be coming out with one soon?????

Comment on ICE Light featured on LA Times Blog by Linda Abbott

Linda Abbott — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:03:18 +0000

I saw the prototype of this light a year ago and I’ve been iching to buy one ever since. If you photograph on site or outdoors, this light is a must have.