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I'm in Poland. Not much adult industry here but even if you shoot non-nude like we do it's still difficult to find a good location. Even good hotels all look the same. Redecorating the studio is quite expensive too.

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Good point.

It will depend a lot on the number of lights you have and the location but this is what I use.

A) One light set as high as possible, right in front of the models and 12 feet away aimed down at the model. This would be through a translucent umbrella. (For an "amateur" style this can be the only light needed.)

B) Then a smaller light on the floor to fill in on the lower half of the scene. Using a small soft box.

C) Then a side light directly to the models right or left again higher than the models and aimed down and through a translucent umbrella. This light can be used to fill in as the back and side light. It can also be set half a stop to a full stop over the power of the front lights. A & C are essential IMO.

D) If you have the lights and the space a dedicated back light is going to give the effect of lifting the model off the background. Again this light can be set a half or full stop over the power of the front lights. The filter used for this can be a soft box or even a honeycomb snoot. It really depends on the setting.

Some use a two light set up with the lights at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock to the model. A good set up for working outdoors if you have power supply.

The same set up can be used for video, just be sure not to shoot into the lights as you move around.

To produce good shots you need good lighting and you need to experiment and learn by using the light meter, shooting different set ups and experimenting. Today it's easy because you can examine the results right away on your computer or lap top.

There are probably as many books on lighting as there are on photography and there are numerous ways to light a scene. The setting is going to often decide what set up you use. Light sides and backgrounds can be a big problem with reflected light, dull ones can be a problem in they soak up your light and give a dull effect.

Don't experiment with lighting with a $500 a day model. If you don't have friends to pose, use a big teddy bear. They are cheaper and argue less. :1orglaugh

Shooting Non Nude it should be easier to find locations than shooting hard core. Look around on the Internet for short stay rental apartments or houses. Look under Hotels on Google and you might find something. Steer clear of hotel chains as they do look all the same. Small hotels seem to have a better variation.

Yes repainting the studio on a regular basis is a pain, but not that expensive.

It's summer now so you have a few months of shooting outdoors before you need to find some where.

What an informative post :error

Yes, apartments seem the best option but still they don't look good enough for our new project.

Just the other day I was picking the brain of a very good shooter in the industry.. and then I stumbled upon this gem. Very, very good thread.

There are some hotels here in Brno that might fit your needs but if you want something really up market in Poland you're going to have to get looking.

Thank you. Just my way of doing it. There are other ways and getting advice from two sides is good.

Filming porn is easy. All you need is a video camera.

Very true. Now try to do it. And show us what you did.

$200 a week? That's it???

Yes. You have to remember that was over 30 years ago and worth a lot more then. Plus it grew.

This is fabulous, Paul --Thanks!!!!!

hello paul how ya doing?

Thanks Dave. Most of this you should know though. :winkwink:

great post :thumbsup

Not so bad and not so good.

Still recovering from the radiation and it will be a while before I'm back to normal. Well what was normal for me. :1orglaugh :1orglaugh

:1orglaugh :1orglaugh :1orglaughwait :1orglaugh :1orglaugh You're so awesome :thumbsup

@ Paul - great thread, I enjoy reading *proper* tip and how to threads such as this. Lots of detail all drawn from actual experience. :thumbsup

You have to forgive Damian he has a thing for me. I have my own personal stalker.

Glad you enjoyed it. Anything else I can help with ask away.