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Light Work Ep.3 : Color Gradient w Gels

Episode 03: “Two Lights, Infinite Moods”

In this video, we're breaking down how to use color when you don't have a backdrop. This setup is the studio go to that is custom each time and creates fun color gradients on the background. It will get you clean CRISP photos every time.

Gear Needed:

-CYC wall or Dark Grey Seamless Backdrop

-(1) 7inch Reflector

-(1) 9 inch Strip Boxes

-(2) Strobes ( 300w or more)

-(2) C-stands

-Roscoe Brand Colored Gels

Camera Settings:

CAMERA: CANON R5

LENS: 24-70MM

ISO: 100

F-STOP: 5.6

SHUTTER SPEED: 1/160S

COLOR PROFILE: AWB + Portrait

LIGHT POWER: Key Light (strips) 1/16th power, Back Light ( reflector) 1/8 power

that make sense now… or nah? Run it back if you need to.

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Light Work Ep.2 : 1 Umbrella + Backlights