tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post7272437052973394365..comments2023-10-05T06:20:28.777-06:00Comments on LIGHT+SPACE+STRUCTURE: Books about lighting interiors........?Kirk Gittingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16773143616266557555noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-65820394189535249882011-11-08T09:35:14.189-07:002011-11-08T09:35:14.189-07:00I wish I had that broad of experience. But I have ...I wish I had that broad of experience. But I have been using basically the same kit for 30 years-except I added Pocket Wizards a few years ago. I'm simply not qualified nor do I have the time to put together such a list.<br /><br />I use:<br />2 Norman 800w Power-packs<br />4 Norman 2000w Power-packs<br />8 heads<br />maybe 8 light stands from floor to about 12" in height<br />numerous Light Disks for bouncing light<br />Numerous umbrellas for "throwing" the light<br />4 Lowell Tota Lights<br />2 Lowell Omni Lights<br />Gels to convert them to daylight<br />Black sheets for killing reflections and ambient light.<br />White sheets for filtering daylight<br />Full set of Pocket Wizards for slaving strobes<br />Traditional slaves and sync cord for back up<br /><br />If I think of more I will add it.Kirk Gittingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773143616266557555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-58653373693590186012011-10-28T02:54:00.520-06:002011-10-28T02:54:00.520-06:00How about just providing descriptions of all of th...How about just providing descriptions of all of the available equipment options that might get used for lighting control for architectural photography, and then some examples of kits that prominent APs bring for different purposes? I am not just talking about the lights themselves, but a complete description of the available tools of the trade and their uses.David Eichlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370427012895095185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-64274692813952536552011-09-22T15:29:53.444-06:002011-09-22T15:29:53.444-06:00Michal, Its not for me. I've been doing it for...Michal, Its not for me. I've been doing it for 30+ years already. I want it to review for my students and readers. And for that I am always given a review copy.Kirk Gittingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773143616266557555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-53945912045154307152011-09-22T15:16:25.571-06:002011-09-22T15:16:25.571-06:00I have bought Scott Hargis's book. In my opini...I have bought Scott Hargis's book. In my opinion it is very well written book. Scott explains how he lights the interior but more importantly why he does what he does. <br /> The book is in fact aimed on Real Estate photographers. So the target is to make a photograph as good as possible in reasonable time, using small hotshue flashes. (and in fact usualy very bright photo). <br /> I am just surprised that somebody aiming much higher then real estate photography has problem to spend 50$ on an ebook.... And if you read the page, you will find out that Scott offers 30 day money back guarantee....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214777263676882013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-74683806027949832342011-09-09T12:50:07.965-06:002011-09-09T12:50:07.965-06:00That has been suggested to me before. I could be w...That has been suggested to me before. I could be wrong but I'm not going to spend $50 to find out. Two things have put me off from buying it. The cover photo is frankly not well lit IMO. It is over lit (no mood) and there seems to be an off color cyan/blue cast. Also the "real estate" moniker suggests to me a much lower end of the market than I am trying to talk to. The rest of his portfolio looks much better. Maybe he should update it?Kirk Gittingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773143616266557555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-20380572867678632862011-09-09T11:27:31.802-06:002011-09-09T11:27:31.802-06:00There's an eBook that covers this quite well:
...There's an eBook that covers this quite well:<br />http://photographyforrealestate.net/lighting/Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185687090677067607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-18215373932505578932011-09-04T13:25:01.353-06:002011-09-04T13:25:01.353-06:00I've thought about writing such a book, even t...I've thought about writing such a book, even to the point of talking to publishers and contracting for it. But I have always bailed for lack of time and being flummoxed by the issue I mention aboveKirk Gittingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773143616266557555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422941991386722143.post-23636468117688164202011-09-04T10:59:15.932-06:002011-09-04T10:59:15.932-06:00Kirk,
Your post answers your own question: as the...Kirk,<br /><br />Your post answers your own question: as their is no one way to light an interior, an AP's best asset is the ability to think creatively on one's feet, to improvise as the situation warrants. <br /><br />What you've written would make a fine introduction to the book that I hope you will one day write. And you've got may year's worth of samples to make your point.<br /><br />I'll be buying a copy of your book...whenever you do write it.<br /><br />RobRob Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571835151147572569noreply@blogger.com