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Background Muslin Backdrop

December 30th, 2009 Comments off

When shooting videos, the backdrop can make a great deal of difference in your video lighting.  Whether you are buying your backdrop or using a bed sheet, the color and pattern on a back drop will change the light effects and mood of your video.   A light grey backdrop can be used to excellent [...]

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Flash Diffuser Softbox

December 30th, 2009 Comments off

People often ask me ‘How do you do it?  How do you get them to stand still/all look at the camera at the same time/pose just the way you want them to?  The answer is, I don’t! The idea behind taking a photograph is to capture a moment in time, to freeze it so that [...]

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Receiver Trigger Ctr

December 30th, 2009 Comments off

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Studio Video Light

December 30th, 2009 Comments off

More and more companies are using video to deliver their message on the Web – and not only media companies. In a recent article in USA Today, many different types of customers are using online videos to market, communicate, educate and inform. These include companies like AFL-CIO, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Archive of American Law [...]

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Non Reflective Photo

December 30th, 2009 Comments off

Collecting framed memorabilia could be a fulfilling and enjoyable hobby and a money spinning business alike. However, keeping these valuable collectibles intact is easier said than done. Colors or signature might fade away due to a number of natural causes like UV radiation and exposure to humidity among many other reasons. Ultraviolet rays could cause [...]

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Photo Disc Reflector

December 26th, 2009 Comments off

Jetta IV For Sale – Exterior Neewer 110CM 43 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector $9.46 This 5 in 1 collapsible reflector disc Comes with translucent, silver, gold, white, and black five most popular surfaces. Packs into a zip packet. Folds into 12″ carry pouch for easy to carry, durable and flexible steel spring frame insures [...]

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Ring Light Macro

December 25th, 2009 Comments off

Florescent Tube or LED for Macro Ring Light? I’m looking to get a ring light. Two options: florescent tube or leds? Tube: http://cgi.ebay.com/Macro-Ring-Light-For-Most-Cameras_W0QQitemZ110313728739QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Camera_Flashes?hash=item110313728739&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 LED: http://cgi.ebay.com/Ring-Light-Macro-Flash-For-Nikon-D70-D70s-D100-D50-D40_W0QQitemZ110314393097QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Camera_Flashes?hash=item110314393097&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318#ebayphotohosting which is better and why? Tube models use more battery.. or have to be plugged in to power. LED models use less battery power.. However, neither are as bright as [...]

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Collapsible Flex Out

December 25th, 2009 Comments off

Tupperware FLAT OUT 4 cup Collapsible Refrigerator BOWL Set NEW Aqua Blue $17.15 Flexible bowl expands to accomodate varying amounts. Great for taking your lunch to work or school. Once you are finished just flatten the bowl. Also great for taking home leftovers. Carry the flattened container in your purse, briefcase or backpack, and expand [...]

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Hot Shoe Holder

December 24th, 2009 Comments off

Taj-B Singing a Tribute to Rosa Parks at The Red Shoe Germ Terminator Toothbrush Sanitizer $9.95 This “brushes” your toothbrush ULTRA clean! The Germ Terminator is exactly that, testing greater than 99.9999% effective against cold and flu viruses, salmonella, staph infections, gum diseases, herpes and more! NO germs detected after any test. So it’s recommended [...]

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Blue Screen Muslin

December 24th, 2009 Comments off

Re: The Great Chroma-key Green Screen give away contest!! TubeTape Chromakey Paint – Green $49.95 Chroma-Key Video Paint has been formulated with the assistance of video technicians all over the world. It’s manufactured to provide the high luminance values and color saturation for keying effects. DILUTION: Use straight out of the can. If necessary, dilute [...]

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Chromakey Blue Screen

December 23rd, 2009 Comments off

do you think i could iron a chromakey blue screen to get the wrinkles out of it? its made out of 100% cotton.? please i have a ton of wrinkles and i was wondering also how i could get those wrinkles out please help!!! Be very careful. Use the lowest heat setting that will work [...]

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Studio Lighting Softbox

December 23rd, 2009 Comments off

PBL QL SOFTBOX- www.skaeser.com Interfit Photographic Super Cool-lite Continuous Fluorescent 2 Head Lighting Kit $332.49 These units offer a convenient yet economical method of modern studio lighting, suitable for use with conventional still digital or video cameras. They provide a soft uniform diffused light. Ideal for Portraits in a confided area or web based product [...]

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Brown Photo Background

December 22nd, 2009 Comments off

What background to use for my photo? I have pale skin, medium to dark brown hair, and I plan to wear a dark, solid color shirt. The portrait studio wants to do a white background. Is that really the best background? Is it okay to wear a black shirt? I look good in black, but [...]

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Flash Trigger Canon

December 20th, 2009 Comments off

Flash Gun with Slave (for infra red transmitter/trigger?) for Canon 350D EOS digital camera? I would like to know the most economical flashgun for use with the Canon 350D EOS digital slr (that will not screw up the camera!) Thanks for your advice!! If you’re talking about simple slave flash I use two of them. [...]

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Stand Black Muslin

December 19th, 2009 Comments off

Is this lighting kit ok for taking no shadow pictures on white muslin? I found a kit based on the info i got from my other post… will this one work? • 2 – 10″ Reflectors • 1 – 5″ Reflector • 3 – Socket & Cordsets with 5/8″ Stand Mounts • 2 – UM-6 [...]

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