WEEK 3 LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Flashcards
sometimes referred to as a monobloc or monolight, is a dedicated flash unit. Strobes generally use cords, though more battery-powered offerings are brought to the market every day.
strobe/studio strobe
small lights that mount on top of your camera
flashgun
main light
key light
reduces intensity of shadow
fill light
illuminates your subjects from behind
rim light
points away from the subject to light the background
background light
add emphasis to subjects hair
hair light
any light present before the addition of equipment
ambient light
go between the light source and your subject
modifiers
softer larger light source
umbrellas
shapes and softens lighting to become more flattering
softboxes
strip
stripboxes
eight sides
octaboxes
beauty photography, are directional
modifiers that sit somewhere
between soft an d hard light.
beauty dishes
used outside
portable reflector
to hold the light sources
light stand
light stands with wheels
dolly
light stand you can position at any angle
boom arm
dedicated stands to hold a reflector
reflector stand
surface behind your subject
background/backdrop
clamps and other fastener
clamps
