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Old 07-17-2008   #47 (permalink)
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Default Re: Low Key "How I Did It" Shoot

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Originally Posted by Benji View Post
...... Set up the fill light and meter it. Then set up the main light where you want it and meter it by leaving the fill light ON.........and meter both lights.........Power the main light only up or down until you have it at one to two stops MORE than the fill light. All the other lights will then be set at the same reading as the fill......
So, if I understand this correctly, firstly position the fill light (say 12 inches off-axis) and the power level it is set at is actually not at all important.

Then, set the main light (at say 45° ) to the subject and then adjust it until it is one to two stops brighter, then adjust the aperture to suit ?

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