tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post8702010181491067613..comments2023-11-29T00:37:27.962-08:00Comments on PRETTY GIRL SHOOTER: Be Prepared (Part One)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post-72136277511953903072010-09-13T18:48:49.041-07:002010-09-13T18:48:49.041-07:00@GeorgeM:
Excellent tip, George! Thanks for the r...@GeorgeM:<br /><br />Excellent tip, George! Thanks for the reminder on that. I've used my ExplorerXT many times with it hung low from a stand for weight as well! :-)jimmydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250574229270573468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post-47426468211199347242010-09-13T17:43:40.692-07:002010-09-13T17:43:40.692-07:00@ John -
the battery pack & inverter (in my c...@ John -<br /><br />the battery pack & inverter (in my case a Vagabond II) makes a really good stabilization weight while powering strobes outdoors. 18 pounds of weight and 20Ah of power in one easy to carry and clip to the stand packageGeorgeMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post-8976424627367773412010-09-12T18:43:29.420-07:002010-09-12T18:43:29.420-07:00@John:
I always carry two or three sand or shot b...@John:<br /><br />I always carry two or three sand or shot bags with me. Usually 25lb. bags. If I bring a boom, which only happens if I know in advance that I'll need it, and that doesn't happen often--that I know in advance I'll need it, that is--I bring a lighter bag for a counterweight. I also have some of those 5 lb. weight thingies with velcro that people wrap around legs or arms when exercising. They make great counterweights for a boom as well. Generally, when shooting outdoors, I'm using C-stands which are made of steel, rather than lightweight aluminum. Still, I always weight them with bags. Also, if there's a moderate wind blowing, I won't use umbrellas (except maybe a brolly box) as they make better wind-catchers than light modifiers during those times.jimmydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250574229270573468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post-14698538300761942002010-09-12T17:59:55.610-07:002010-09-12T17:59:55.610-07:00In the studio, I have (had?) sandbags, but what do...In the studio, I have (had?) sandbags, but what do you do for weights, when on location? You know, something to keep those lightweight stands from tipping? Especially if there's breezes. <br /><br />Very useful column, sir.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760712310146363436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post-36523267113207401642010-09-12T17:32:30.202-07:002010-09-12T17:32:30.202-07:00@EleganceAndChaos:
Ain't that the freakin'...@EleganceAndChaos:<br /><br />Ain't that the freakin' truth!jimmydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250574229270573468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30664106.post-17826660815494767382010-09-12T17:18:34.139-07:002010-09-12T17:18:34.139-07:00One of the better definitions of a professional ph...One of the better definitions of a professional photographer that I have seen is that it is someone who can get the shot when things go wrong, not only when thing go 100 percent right.<br /><br />Murphy's law will always strike no matter how much planning one does.EleganceAndChaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040986236713576784noreply@blogger.com