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Need help for lighting indoor group formals

Brackish
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Jul 29, 2007, 6:20 PM

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What are y'all doing for lighting your group formals at the
altar? Can it be done decently with an on-cam flash?
I'm not real thrilled with the idea of putting up
umbrellas and running the electrical cords because, for
one, I'm paranoid about the cords being a trip
hazard - taping the cords down doesn't seem like
a practical solution.

Would like to hear some options for lighting those
poorly-lit areas in front of the altar.

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DarrenS
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Jul 29, 2007, 6:33 PM

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Depends on the size of the church. If there's room for two small stands, two SB-800's and an SU-800. 100% wireless and very powerful light. Otherwise just one high bracket-mounted SB-800.

Brackish
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Jul 29, 2007, 6:53 PM

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Depends on the size of the church. If there's room for two small stands, two SB-800's and an SU-800. 100% wireless and very powerful light. Otherwise just one high bracket-mounted SB-800.

Hi, Darren.

With the "two SB-800" setup, are you using any diffusers
or just going direct on? You put them off at about
45 degree angles from the group?

What's your thought about using umbrellas?

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DarrenS
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Jul 30, 2007, 9:32 AM

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I use the diffusers that come with the units.

Yes 45 degrees space permitting. Even lighting.

No time to mess with umbrellas.

videochicke
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Jul 30, 2007, 9:44 AM

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Unless you have help, there is usually no time to set up extra lights and break them down again and pack up and follow the limo to the park. I have seen people with the Canon 580 flash put a second flash on a stand for that extra punch.
Julie