Studio Lighting

[blurry80]

I've done some reading up usually its recommended to prepare 3 light setup.
i would like to find out how does wattage affect the lights, also what size of softbox/umbrella to get.

Also pardon my ignorance, does every monobloc type of strobe come with IR Receiver for using IR trigger?

[catchlights]

just get a kit set usually you are good to go.

for 400ws~500ws strobe, it is more than sufficient for portraiture, but too powerful for table top product shots

for portraiture two lights is good, three light will be better.

table top product shots, one light is good enough.

modern studio lighting mostly has built in sensor, it can be trigger by IR or other flash. Only those 20~30 years old studio light does not have it.

[blurry80]

i was looking at this set.
Delicacy 180 Mini Lighting Kit - 3x 180W Lighting Kit

http://www.thestudiooutfitters.com/s...o0mkcrrnhur464

[blurry80]

I needed to know is 180w is enough for full body shots

[phoakm]

If you are doing portraiture. 2 x 500W and 1 x 750W should be sufficient.

[blurry80]

i see thanks.So my shopping list should be like below
2x 500w
1x 750w ,
1x octogan softbox
1x big rectangle softbox(biggest possible)
2m light stands x3
1x snoot
1x large reflector for available light.
1x IR trigger

[FlipFlop]

why dun you consult those folks at Shriro where they have Profoto lightings.
i think this guy Dennis is in-charge there.

[blurry80]

i'm pretty new to this, i understand profoto is expensive. Bowens would probably fit the bill

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by blurry80 i see thanks.So my shopping list should be like below 2x 500w 1x 750w , 1x octogan softbox 1x big rectangle softbox(biggest possible) 2m light stands x3 1x snoot 1x large reflector for available light. 1x IR trigger

how much budget you set aside for the above? 3k? 4k? 5k?

[FlipFlop]

no harm asking...

[blurry80]

I'm trying to get a feel of what is considered a basic setup that is good investment for future expansion. The budget is around 2.5k
Have not considered any brands yet just trying to build a skeleton framework and then tune up or down depending on budget.

[FlipFlop]

Bro, take a look at these videos in youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDbRaBXsXco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUnVY4jUwS8

Gives you some ideas....

[2evans]

FlipFlop, thanks for posting some informative links.

[satch]

Originally Posted by blurry80 I needed to know is 180w is enough for full body shots

frankly speaking.. 180W with the supplied softbox not enough for full body shots... the max is 3/4 shots...

[blurry80]

Will it help if we install bigger softbox and shoot at big aperture of F5.6?

[reachme2003]

Originally Posted by blurry80 Will it help if we install bigger softbox and shoot at big aperture of F5.6?

bigger softbox helps to to provide wider coverage of light for full length shots. but it needs to be sufficiently large.

[blurry80]

i'm wondering is this 180ws flash stronger than my 580exII speedlight at gn 58?