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Nickcanada
06-15-2007, 10:30 AM
Okay, I want to rent/buy some lighting to do some studio shots. I need some quick and dirty advice. I need to photograph 4 people at the same time (band photos). Will I need a lightmeter?
aparmley
06-15-2007, 11:04 AM
Okay, I want to rent/buy some lighting to do some studio shots. I need some quick and dirty advice. I need to photograph 4 people at the same time (band photos). Will I need a lightmeter?

I don't think anyone needs a lightmeter.
RichNY
06-15-2007, 12:14 PM
The best spot for quick advice is over at POTN on the flash/studio light forum. If you post a question you'll get an answer in minutes. Trust feedback you get from TMR.
D Thompson
06-15-2007, 02:32 PM
Okay, I want to rent/buy some lighting to do some studio shots. I need some quick and dirty advice. I need to photograph 4 people at the same time (band photos). Will I need a lightmeter?

Need? I would think you'd want one if you're doing multiple strobes to get your ratio's right. I guess you could also do a bunch of test shots to check and hope for the best.
24Peter
06-15-2007, 02:49 PM
If you have multiple lights a meter is very helpful. If you have multiple subjects in a shot it is also very helpful. Is it necessary? Probably not. Is it worth it to get one if you regularly do studio shooting? I think so.
Nickcanada
06-16-2007, 05:55 AM
Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I might be in over my head right now. I need to spend some quality time learning this stuff.
RichNY
06-16-2007, 06:22 AM
Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I might be in over my head right now. I need to spend some quality time learning this stuff.

Nick, I found this book to be a great read on the subject of studio lighting. It really simplifies things quite a bit. I haven't bought my lights or put the knowlege into use yet but I have a friend who used it and has really done very well with this approach. http://www.lightingmagic.com/litbook.htm
24Peter
06-16-2007, 03:55 PM
Nick - you might also be interested in these:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=334834

Found them very helpful.
RichNY
06-16-2007, 06:42 PM
Nick, if you want to get the cost down on these DVDs I'll rent them from you for a week for $20. Pete can forward them to me and then I'll send them to you after watching them.