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I'm just sorry Phil makes it sound common and plain. Anyone who uses a flashhead knows how difficult
it is to get a good effect with it. The Omnibounce works great better than 90% of the time, and is a great
assist for anyone wanting some help with an on-camera flash.
-- J.R. Neumiller, October 24, 1999
About your comments on flashlight: I do agree with you, up to a certain level, please see Martin Parr's
wonderful photography! His use of a (medical ring)flash doesn't create shadows, but does create very
hefty moods! I'm not sure if his artwork is available on the internet, but he's a member of Magnum
Photos, so you might find something on him. He's based in Bristol, UK.
-- Rolf Rosing, November 7, 1999
An old Hollywood device for shooting street scenes at night is to wet the pavement, very liberally. It
fills up vast dark areas with streaks of colored light. Just carry a wrench and open up the nearest fire
hydrant...
-- John Simmons, December 22, 1999
great to see many eyes around the world through the looking glass.
I shoot for a living. Actually, all I do is orchestrate my staff to do the "dirty work" for me, and all I need
to do is to press the shutter. Flash work woes? Ever tried bouncing?
Nearest wall 50 feet away? try faster film, or a more powerful flash. maybe even slower shutter speeds?
or how about multiple exposures with different light sources? I had to shoot a commercial building once
mind you, it was a huge shopping mall. We linked 6 guys with walkie talkie sets. each one had access to
a different light switch located on different parts of the building. ie. roof lights, internal lights, foyer
lights etc. 8 exposures to create the blooming image. The image was used in the annual report of my
client.
remember guys, you are in control. and if you are NOT in control, then you will find it very difficult to
acheive the EXACT image you set out to shoot. In commercial shooting, you DO NOT have the luxury
of saying this line,"I'm sorry, I cannot shoot it like your scam" transalated to the client, it simply
means... "Sorry, I'm stupid, please find someone else.BYE"
more to ask? e-mail me @ second_jedi@yahoo.com
I'm outta here.
Michael Chick
http://www.photo.net/making-photographs/light (16 of 22)7/3/2005 2:22:38 AM