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Studio set up

The Flash Meter - after setting up the lighting equipment and your subject to be photographed, you will need to use a flash meter to make sure you get the correct exposure.

To do this you will need to connect your lights to a light meter by using a flash sync cable or an infa-red trigger and receiver, one on the camera and one in the light. This will trigger the flash gun  when you are ready to either check your lightning levels or take a photo.

Why do you need to do this? Because it will save you money when shooting camera film also you will get an accurate reading for your aperture settings.

I used a Bowens Esprit 500 kit

• light stand
• soft box
• flash head
• trigger and receiver

 I used the receiver to determine the aperture. You can change the amount of light on the light stand by using the switches on the side.

Health & Safety

• Do not touch the bulbs at any time, especially after use as they get very hot
• Do not put protective plastic cap over the bulbs until they have cooled.
• Do not leave the lights on.
• Leads should be kept tidy and either taped to the floor or covered with rubber mats.
• Do not leave coats and bags on the floor.
• Do not set your equipment up by a door way or in front of a fire exit.
• Act professionally when working with expensive studio equipment.