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Studio Lighting


I have a JTL Everlight Kit w/500 watt quartz halogen bulbs. I've been studying with them and test shooting with them, but can't seem to get the studio lighting that I want. All my prints keep coming up with an orange-ish
cast over them. Why is that?

I placed the main light at a 45 degree angle and the diffused fill next to my camera. And I work with 35mm film. HELP!
I can't figure this one out! :) :)

Thanks a bunch!!! :)


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February 11, 2004

 

Bob Cammarata 		  Michelle,

My first question would be..."What type film are you using?"
If your prints are "orange-ish", you need tungsten-balanced film to match your lighting set-up.
You could also use your current film choice, and add a corrective filter to the lens (blue 80-A filter), to eliminate the orange cast.


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