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Originally Posted by KellyL
Brian.austin...you seem to be a smart feller. Let me ask you this. How does the quality of light change with the different types of strobes. To me...it seems that light is light. How does the light produced from an AB differ from that produced by another strobe. Jason Cole over in weddings who also shoots glamour uses Broncolour lights and swears by them. Other people use much more expensive light. Does the quality of light change with the brand? Makes no sense to me.
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Yes, it changes. Most of my experience is with ABs (and keep in mind that my first experience in a studio was March 2007, less than a year ago).
Consider all of the factors ABOUT light: color temp, direction, power, etc.. All of it can change between lights or manufacturers. I know I'm not using the correct terms here but I'm only on my first cup of coffee on this chilly Sunday morning.
For instance, less expensive lights will have a bigger temperature gradient across their power curves. ABs are known for having a slightly blue cast at lower power. Part of it depends on flashtubes and the head's ability to deliver consistent voltage and current to the tube.
The Alienbee site actually has some good research material with a slight slant in marketing propaganda but it's a good place to start.
Honestly, most of the differences can either be made up in camera setting changes or in post work, especially color temp changes. Most of the time, I don't think people can tell whether a Hensel, Alien Bee, White Lightning, off-camera flash, or Broncolor unit was used. Heck, if you set it up correctly, halogen hot lights can give the same image, too!