[Ed Shapiro]

That big box will be good for full length work. For closeups you might want a smaller soft box- around 24 inches. The big unit may be difficult to maneuver depending on the space available.

When you get your gear up and running, post a few images and show us how you are dong, Making the transition from hot lights to electronic flash is always interesting. The grids will condense the light beam and give you a quasi spot light effect. Good luck- Ed