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Old 09-02-2010, 08:02 PM
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I currently use an Alien Bee 800 with an umbrella. I am wanting to have a 100% white background without the use of photoshop and I am wanting some advice on additional lighting for the backdrop. Can I get by with just one more Alien Bee 800? Anybody use this setup?
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Old 09-02-2010, 09:09 PM
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I currently use an Alien Bee 800 with an umbrella. I am wanting to have a 100% white background without the use of photoshop and I am wanting some advice on additional lighting for the backdrop. Can I get by with just one more Alien Bee 800? Anybody use this setup?
Yes, with the additional studio light against a white background you will get the white that you are looking for. Lit white will be white, partial lit white will be grey, and no light it will be black. I use Elinchrom lights myself
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Old 09-02-2010, 09:32 PM
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I have two alien 800 and if they are close enough to the back drop you should be able to get a decent white. I still tweak mine in LR.
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