I've never used softboxes at an event either. What I did do was use 2-4
of my Alien Bee B800s (depending on room size) angled to spray as much
light as possible and as evenly as possible into the room. They might
have diffusers attached if the room was small or bounced off the ceiling
if possible for large areas. The camera did have a camera mounted flash
attached (sometimes even two) but at that point it was essentially fill
light, not the main illumination.
Defeating the inverse square law is always difficult but is always
easier with more lights and a long shutter drag.
Dr. Flash
On 6/18/2012 9:15 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
> Chuck, last time I checked, on-camera flash for event/wedding photography
> was still pretty popular. For fill lighting, it is also pretty acceptable
> too. Try as I might, I can't seem to make having a couple of softboxes on
> mobile stands work for me when shooting an event. It may not be perfect,
> but on-camera flash use frequently the only way to get the shot.
>
> AG
>
> On Monday, June 18, 2012, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
>> Basing a flash exposure on distance says you're using direct flash
>> illumination. Ugh. Double ugh!! Use a flash meter or the histogram or
>> both.
>>
>>
>
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