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SLC-0L-05: Lighting's Gateway Drug

SLC-0L-05: Lighting's Gateway Drug

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Quick, guess the lighting:

If you said two lights, and use of high-speed sync to get the shallow depth of field, that's a pretty good guess.

If you said zero lights and a rigid high-efficiency rigid reflector, that's an even better (and correct!) guess.

If you are working with an inexperienced assistant — or looking to introduce someone to the world of off-camera lighting — a rigid/high-efficiency reflector is a fantastic and inexpensive place to start.
 

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