This is against my pink wall that cost $7 to paint
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Amazing, all you have to do is paint a wall, there's your background.
O.k. well, I like it, cute shot. Now, remember Bob's fear of shadows? this is an example, I think though, with not having a lot room, there was probably no way to have the model stand away from the wall.
« Last Edit: September 10, 2008, 09:22:04 PM by Mike Hodgson »
Yeah, I know, the shadow isn't great on this one. It's better in the other shots I posted earlier. I have enough room to move her out a bit, but not enough to get rid of the shadow completely. But I didn't want to use flat light.
Ed I have a medium softbox which I think is actually quite big... I could probably move it closer and move her out from the wall 2 more feet. I could put a white reflector on the opposite side to soften any shadow. I hesitate to use another light because I don't want to cross light her face.
I'll try that next time. This shot was taken after we did some where she was actually leaning against the wall for the pose.
Oh yeah, that's a good idea Ed. I only have one softbox, and then I have umbrellas and a homemade tinfoil hair light. I have wanted to get one more softbox, so now I have another excuse... maybe for Christmas.
Ok, besides the shadow on the wall that could be solved by moving her away is my lighting okay? Her eyes seem a bit dark... I know I broad lit her, and I did that on purpose. I turned her around and short lit her too, but I like the broad lighting better... is that weird?
ETA: In post production I did add a lot of contrast, but no dodging or burning on her skin, I didn't lighten the whites of her eyes but I did take out a couple veins and some redness, the contrast adjustment made them as white as I wanted them. I wanted to let you all know what I did so you would know when judging the lighting.
« Last Edit: September 11, 2008, 11:59:47 AM by Ginnypenny »
Her eyes are on the dark side, particularly the left which doesn't appear to have a catch light. This may be the result of your fear of shadows causing you to place your main too high . . . this is also indicated by how low the shadows do fall . . .
Now, remember Bob's fear of shadows? this is an example, I think though, with not having a lot room, there was probably no way to have the model stand away from the wall.
There is a difference between the soft shadows in this photo and the hard harsh shadows in that other photo. My comment was to try to lessen those shadows hopefully to make them look like these.
very good job, love the background. (and just think, it won't wrinkle)
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very good job, love the background. (and just think, it won't wrinkle)
LOL, yep no wrinkles. I have a dusty dark purple wall too. If I ever sell my house I will have to repaint these walls, it would look crazy if you didn't know what I use the room for...
Ok, here is a short lit version. I think the shadow is more tolerable being behind her. What do you guys think?
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Oh I like this one WAY better! I honestly dont care about the shadows. Something about her back arm in the first post is not right for me. It looks blue and old on my screen. Like its from another body. I didnt want be critical though and I didnt know how to say it in a way other than I just did. Dont be mad!
But I like this one A LOT! Nice.
Corey
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