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Originally Posted by Austen
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 ?
Many thanks,
Austen.
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Austen,
Yes the power level of the fill is important. If it is too powerful your images will all be flat lit. If it is too weak you shadows will be black and look unnatural. I usually try and have the fill light about 1-1/2 to two stops less than the main light. Any more and the shadows tend to get real dark.
Ben