Through this post im going to have a look back at what i was learnt and recap it briefly for future reference.
Attachments
The light that comes from a flash head is very powerful but also very direct and harsh(strong shadows). You can use attachments to change the quality of light.
A snoot is used to make light into a narrow spot light.Its good for long shadows and bringing out textures but its not usually to good for lighting large areas.
UmbrellaAn umbrella creates a large, diffused light. The flash hits the silver side of the brolly and bounces back sending the light in a wide circle on the subject.
Its good for soft lighting and reducing shadows on large objects.
Its weak point is its hard to control and light can go everywhere.
Softbox
A soft box directly softens light. Usually used for people it creates very soft shadows which means it can give a flattering effect on the skin, its good for very soft light, people and reflective objects.
Its not to good for when you need to create textures
Barn Doors
Barn doors are an attachment used to help control and direct illumination. By adjusting the barn doors in intensity and direction of the flash can be altered.
A honey comb grid fits straight into a reflector. A honeycomb grid is a light modifier which acts like a spotlight. The honeycomb pattern works to direct the light into a certain spot and diffuses light really nicely. A grid can make the light very soft and when you put it on something you get a focused soft light.
A beauty dish is a photographic studio reflector.A beauty dish can reflect more light than an umbrella or other indirect studio lighting. Its good for when your in a situation which needs intense light.
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