Larry Bolch
Well-Known Member
I learned portrait lighting with myself as a model back at the beginning. Of course with film, there was no immediate confirmation or feedback. Without a mirror, I had to visualize lighting angles, which definitely slowed the learning process, but sped up lighting once I had mastered it. Digital is such an excellent learning tool with immediate feedback and confirmation.
A few months back, the company who writes the 3D modeling, rendering and animation software I mostly use did an interview to help promote the latest version of their software and needed a photograph to go with it. I used the X-Pro1, with the f/1.4 35mm lens. It has the old-style cable release capability, and Fuji Canada gave me one when I registered the camera. I set the distance manually, probably using f/5.6 both for sharpness and depth of field. Lighting was from my living room window, which acted as a large soft-box. An articulated monitor would have helped, but in any case I got something they liked. I use it quite frequently on Facebook where it has 65 "Likes" and considerable discussion.
A few months back, the company who writes the 3D modeling, rendering and animation software I mostly use did an interview to help promote the latest version of their software and needed a photograph to go with it. I used the X-Pro1, with the f/1.4 35mm lens. It has the old-style cable release capability, and Fuji Canada gave me one when I registered the camera. I set the distance manually, probably using f/5.6 both for sharpness and depth of field. Lighting was from my living room window, which acted as a large soft-box. An articulated monitor would have helped, but in any case I got something they liked. I use it quite frequently on Facebook where it has 65 "Likes" and considerable discussion.
