{"id":40092,"date":"2022-07-21T23:35:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T06:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gvmled.com\/?p=40092"},"modified":"2022-07-23T00:14:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T07:14:57","slug":"beginners-guide-a-collection-of-photography-lighting-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gvmled.com\/ja\/beginners-guide-a-collection-of-photography-lighting-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner’s Guide: A Collection of Photography Lighting Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Beginner's Guide: A Collection of Photography Lighting Equipment

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When you first dabble in photographic lighting, you’re bound to feel overwhelmed. Studio lighting can seem complicated, full of confusing jargon, and it’s certainly not designed for beginners.<\/p>

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While photographic lighting may seem complicated, it’s actually pretty easy to get started with – assuming you have the right teacher. That’s where this article comes in handy; my goal is to share all the photography lighting basics so that when you’re done, you’ll have a solid understanding of studio lighting equipment and the accompanying vocabulary.<\/p>

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In this section, I’ll cover the main types of studio lights. Note that each lighting type differs in practicality, portability, cost, and more.<\/p>

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A studio strobe, sometimes called a monobloc or monobloc, is a specialized flash. Strobe lights typically use power cords, although more battery-powered products are hitting the market every day. Power output can vary widely between models; cheap flashes offer about the same power as cheap third-party flashes, while top-notch flashes are some of the strongest in the business. For this reason, flashes are the most commonly used studio lights by professionals.<\/p>

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Flash is a powerful flash unit that dominates studio photography.<\/p>

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Continuous lights function the same as flashes, but they don’t blink. Instead, they are high-power, constant lights that can (usually) be fitted with modifiers. Although associated with video, continuous lights still have a place in still photography. LED lights are currently flooding the continuous light market, many of which are viable options for still shooters.<\/p>

Note that continuous lights are sometimes called heat lamps – because they tend to get very hot. Be careful with modifiers near bulbs as they are a fire hazard. (This does not apply to LED lights.)<\/p>

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Continuous lights function the same as flashes, but they don’t blink. Instead, they are high-power, constant lights that can (usually) be fitted with modifiers. Although associated with video, continuous lights still have a place in still photography. LED lights are currently flooding the continuous light market, many of which are viable options for still shooters.<\/p>

Note that continuous lights are sometimes called heat lamps – because they tend to get very hot. Be careful with modifiers near bulbs as they are a fire hazard. (This does not apply to LED lights.)<\/p>

A flash is a small but powerful light source that is essential in a portable studio.<\/p>

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Umbrellas<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>

Umbrellas look like, well,\u00a0umbrellas<\/em>, except they\u2019re not designed for rainy-day use. Instead, photography umbrellas come in silver or white and are attached to your light via a mount. By pointing a studio light into the umbrella (which reflects the light back to your subject, as displayed in the photo below), you create a much larger, softer light source. Umbrellas are technically directional, but they can have a lot of spill, and they certainly aren\u2019t the easiest modifier to control.<\/p>

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Translucent umbrellas\/shoot-through umbrellas<\/span><\/h3>

Translucent umbrellas don\u2019t reflect light like the umbrellas discussed above; instead, they\u2019re made of a diffusion material that softens the light. Simply point your light into the a translucent umbrella to get a beautiful, even result (though with practically zero directionality).<\/p>

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Strip boxes<\/strong><\/h3>

Strip boxes are a special type of long, rectangular softbox. They produce a narrow beam of light, which is great for lighting a subject from behind for a rim lit effect.<\/p>

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Octaboxes<\/strong><\/h3>

Octaboxes are special octagonal softboxes; the rounder result is useful for shaping portrait lighting. Octaboxes tend to be quite large, creating especially soft, flattering light that\u2019s perfect for portrait photography.<\/p>

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Reflectors<\/span><\/h3>

Not to be confused with handheld reflectors (discussed below), reflective modifiers mount directly to a studio strobe.\u00a0They channel the light in a specific angle for very directional light. Reflector light is very hard, and most reflectors are designed to take a variety of grids.<\/p>

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Snoots<\/span><\/h3>

Snoots<\/a>\u00a0are modifiers designed to focus your light in a very narrow beam. They make great hair and background lights.<\/p>

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Barn doors<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>

Barn doors are fitted with two to four flaps; these allow you to block and shape the light to create different effects. For instance, barn door flaps can help you focus your light on a specific aspect of your subject (such as the hair), or they can be used to prevent (flag) the light from hitting a certain spot.<\/p>

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Portable reflectors<\/strong><\/h3>

Not to be confused with reflective modifiers (above),\u00a0reflectors<\/a>\u00a0allow you to reflect light back onto your subject.\u00a0They are a way to create fill light\u00a0without<\/em>\u00a0a second dedicated light source. Reflectors come in many shapes and sizes, from the ubiquitous 5-in-1 reflectors to fancy tri-flectors sometimes used in beauty portraits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Grids\/honeycombs<\/span><\/h3>

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Diffuser\/scrim<\/strong><\/h3>

A diffuser is a piece of translucent material that you place in front of a light source to alter the quality of the light or to reduce its intensity. Some diffusers do both.<\/p>

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Flags<\/strong><\/h3>

Flags<\/a>\u00a0are used to block (or flag) light from falling on certain parts of the scene. You can use a flag to stop excess light falling on your background, or you can use a flag to reduce the exposure on specific parts of your subject. For example, I sometimes use flags to underexpose everything from the neck down in close portraits. This helps ensure that the face is the main focus of the image.<\/p>

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Studio lighting equipment: final words<\/strong><\/h2>

Well, there you go:<\/span><\/h1>

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An introduction to studio lighting equipment, complete with plenty of vocabulary. Now that you\u2019ve finished this article, you can confidently step into a studio and know exactly what is going on.<\/span><\/p>

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Now over to you:<\/span><\/p>

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Which of the studio equipment items mentioned above do you own? Which do you plan to buy? And which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>

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