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Validus · 06-28-2006, 12:10 PM

When shooting in a hotel room are external lights really necessary?

american pervert · 06-28-2006, 12:22 PM

Yes!!!!!!!

gooddomains · 06-28-2006, 12:23 PM

no, use a flashlight or some candles and you are all set

gooddomains · 06-28-2006, 12:24 PM

as an alternative you could also spend 10 bucks on a photography book and learn something

Validus · 06-28-2006, 12:26 PM

Maybe I should reword the question...

Would the on camera flash (Speedlite 580EX) be good to fill in the missing light?

Grapesoda · 06-28-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Validus

When shooting in a hotel room are external lights really necessary?

yes i would think so . . the shooters I know that do that work take strobes . . last time I did the hotel/ motel wall plugs blew and I had to go home

joe from ama is on the ball with that and dean has done extensive work in rooms that I know of . .

pornguy · 06-28-2006, 12:35 PM

No its not enough. You need extra.

Validus · 06-28-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanton

yes i would think so . . the shooters I know that do that work take strobes . . last time I did the hotel/ motel wall plugs blew and I had to go home

joe from ama is on the ball with that and dean has done extensive work in rooms that I know of . .

AH okay. thanks

Mark_E4A · 06-28-2006, 12:49 PM

If you are looking for something affordable check out the 100 watt Phillips daylight bulbs they are bright as hell

just replace the normal bulbs with them

Validus · 06-28-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_E4A

If you are looking for something affordable check out the 100 watt Phillips daylight bulbs they are bright as hell

just replace the normal bulbs with them

Oh that is a neat little trick, cool.

Relish XXX · 06-28-2006, 01:12 PM

Bro dont bother with shooting in hotels. Due to the usual colour of hotels I always think the content looks fucking bland. Hotel rooms are usually just a mixture of beiges.

Find a service appartment as they tend to look better and are bigger so it is easier to light properly.

Personally I would find someone in your area who has experience in lighting plus their own kit and hire them for the day.

Star 69 · 06-28-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Validus

Maybe I should reword the question...

Would the on camera flash (Speedlite 580EX) be good to fill in the missing light?

No way one Canon Speedlite 580EX not enough at list you need 3 og them! I was shooting with 3 Canon Speedlite 580EX and get good result!

petepete · 06-28-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Relish XXX

Bro dont bother with shooting in hotels. Due to the usual colour of hotels I always think the content looks fucking bland. Hotel rooms are usually just a mixture of beiges.

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Originally Posted by Star 69

No way one Canon Speedlite 580EX not enough at list you need 3 og them! I was shooting with 3 Canon Speedlite 580EX and get good result!

Hmm... Have a look at Bob Coulter's work from http://www.crazybabe.com.
Shooting in hotels, using available light plus one flash (or sometimes two I guess)...

Relish XXX · 06-28-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by petepete

Hmm... Have a look at Bob Coulter's work from http://www.crazybabe.com.
Shooting in hotels, using available light plus one flash (or sometimes two I guess)...

Dont get me wrong I do shoot in hotels but I just dont want them to look like hotels. The hotel look has been killed by the gonzo craze. The content I think all looks the same unless you get a hotel room that has an individual look.

Validus · 06-28-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by petepete

Hmm... Have a look at Bob Coulter's work from http://www.crazybabe.com.
Shooting in hotels, using available light plus one flash (or sometimes two I guess)...

Wow, I love his style, crazy

So I went out and got myself a light.. hehehe

Relish XXX · 06-28-2006, 03:27 PM

The hotel he is shooting in has class though. A Hyatt or Hilton room is total shit.

The Heron · 06-28-2006, 05:02 PM

Depends on if you are going for lowlighted shitty shots or something a little more impressive. duh

Mr.Right - Banned For Life · 06-28-2006, 05:17 PM

i reallly hate shooting in a motel room.

Unless it is a real 5 star place.

abyss_al · 06-28-2006, 05:32 PM

no need for flash... lense open wide, high speed film, and right white balance and you're good to go

Validus · 06-28-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Batts

i reallly hate shooting in a motel room.

Unless it is a real 5 star place.

hmm, I don't think I'd want to shoot in a.. hmm. not so nice place.

E$_manager · 06-28-2006, 09:03 PM

it is not the place that makes a person beautiful, it is the person that makes the place beautiful

fitzmulti · 06-28-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Validus

When shooting in a hotel room are external lights really necessary?

Not if the hotel rooms come with studio lighting provided!

You were kidding, right?

CamsLord · 06-28-2006, 09:09 PM

good lighting is a must

fl_prn_str · 06-28-2006, 09:58 PM

nice hotel in PA with themed Fantasy Suites!!!

radisson

Validus · 06-29-2006, 12:30 PM

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Devastation · 06-29-2006, 12:40 PM

seems rather expensive, maybe you guys should look into to kind of places where you can rent by the hour..... i mean how long do you really think your gonna be there?

Validus · 06-29-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Devastation

seems rather expensive, maybe you guys should look into to kind of places where you can rent by the hour..... i mean how long do you really think your gonna be there?

Yea, that certainly is true... but a nice hotel room is a good thing.

Paul Markham · 06-29-2006, 01:39 PM

While we are asking stupid questions I thought I would ask one.

I want to start posting TGP galleries, can I just use someone elses and change the URL?

And do I need all the pictures to be from the same set? I was thinking of taking a few from Lightspeed, few from MILF Hunter, some of my own and something else to give the gallery a broader appeal.

That is the level of questions, regarding webmastering, that get everyone helping when someone ask photographt questions.

Validus buy some books, or go to the local library and read up on photography.

Validus · 06-29-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

While we are asking stupid questions I thought I would ask one.

I want to start posting TGP galleries, can I just use someone elses and change the URL?

And do I need all the pictures to be from the same set? I was thinking of taking a few from Lightspeed, few from MILF Hunter, some of my own and something else to give the gallery a broader appeal.

That is the level of questions, regarding webmastering, that get everyone helping when someone ask photographt questions.

Validus buy some books, or go to the local library and read up on photography.

Hi Paul, I got the book, well two do far. Very good and interesting information. Problem is that you can't ask books questions

Considering you (and some other people here) are pro's... it is forth asking

bobbyjuly · 06-29-2006, 02:05 PM

Always get a room in a nice hotel, make sure there is enough space around the bed to set up lights. I would suggest you turn off all hotel lights and just use your own light set. Donot forget to bring your extension cables, dont hook up all lights to the same outlet, you will blow it.

rowan · 06-29-2006, 02:21 PM

If you want to bounce off the ceiling then make sure the colour is reasonably neutral, otherwise you'll have colour cast probs.

rowan · 06-29-2006, 02:24 PM

BTW I haven't done much model work but I've had success cranking up the Flash Exposure Compensation (sometimes to +2 or +3 stops) and pulling back with curves in post processing. It's the "expose to the right" concept for flash photography; it also allows you to shoot with less (or no) ambient light so long as the room isn't too large.

One con: it may not be too comfortable for someone who has their eyes open (ie the model)

sweetcuties · 06-29-2006, 02:26 PM

Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get 2 of those small yellow hallogen lamps. They clost around $30 each. These work great for video! Aim the lights torward the ceiling... and you're done

Validus · 06-29-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetcuties

Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get 2 of those small yellow hallogen lamps. They clost around $30 each. These work great for video! Aim the lights torward the ceiling... and you're done

Thanks for the tip, I am just doing photo work

Validus · 06-29-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rowan

If you want to bounce off the ceiling then make sure the colour is reasonably neutral, otherwise you'll have colour cast probs.

I have the umbrella and strobe, that should give us some natural light.

Elli · 06-29-2006, 03:09 PM

Don't forget to turn on all the table lamps so you get those SEXY pools of yellow orange light at the sides of the bed.

;)

Doctor Dre · 06-29-2006, 03:27 PM

If you don't have a clue about this one you shouldn't shoot content...

read a couple of b ooks.

Validus · 06-29-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Dre

If you don't have a clue about this one you shouldn't shoot content...

read a couple of b ooks.

You didn?t read the thread

I am not shooting content. Thanks for the comment though.

Paul Waters · 06-29-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by abyss_al

no need for flash... lense open wide, high speed film, and right white balance and you're good to go

Lens wide open?

Eyes in focus and tits all fuzzy! Turns me on!

Lykos · 06-29-2006, 06:41 PM

i will be short,yes offcourse!

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