Hey - I remember seeing somewhere a video about Jessica Claire's reception lighting - she uses a small softbox on a pop up stand to get some gorgeous backlighting.
I'm interested in getting a set up similar to hers. Does anyone remember seeing this video also? I searched Cut Frame TV and couldn't find it.
I'd appreciate any advice!
Thanks!
Sam

i'm pretty sure it's under the "what's in your bag" on cut frame ..i think

did you try her blog and search whats in your bag? Her search is pretty good!

Hooray! I found it on her blog - thanks guys! Looks like I might have a hard time finding her stand but at least I've got a start.
Thanks again!

The redwing quickstand is no longer made. Jessica may try to resurrect something similar in the future now that shes in the mfg. business (she alluded to that in the video and in posts here at OSP). A nice sturdy stand is a welcome thing however.

She uses a softbox. As far I know those get your flash down about 1.5-2 stops.

Wow, Mike I didn't know that. I really like mine for use in the church. Makes it easy to move it around.

Learn something new every day.

Lightweight light stands that fold up nice and small are readily available -- www.strobist.com recommends one but I can't remember what it is. I have a Manfrotto that works great, folds up to 19".

It's not the folding up that I like so much but the release mechanism the redwing stand had. It would automatically expand its legs when you put it down and collapse them when you picked it up. There are sturdier stands out there but I've never used one as easy as that. I'm working on a license for it, and if I can't get that, I'll invent something better!

jess

That's what I love about it, too. Good luck with the license, Jessica.

This is the Bogen / manfrotto 3373 light stand. Pity the Red Wing Quick Stand is no longer available... Jess C hope you can pursue it in mfr... its an awesome concept!

JD

I just bought a stand like this not long ago. It's named Kwik-stand. It's legs will extend when set down and retract when lifted.

You can get them from http://www.arlingtoncamera.com or directly from kwik-stands website, http://www.kwik-stand.com/.

Arlington camera is cheaper though.

Ron, I'm glad you brought up Arlington Camera. I LOVE those guys! I go in there everytime I'm in the Dallas area. Oh, and when the 50 1.2 came out, EVERYONE was backordered. They had one and shipped it out within a day or two, and get this...CHEAPER than B&H. LOVE Arlington Camera!

Pretty sure this is it...
Photoflex Soft Box

>It's named Kwik-stand

Sweet! Thanks for the info!

Now, Can I use on of my travel lights with the soft box, I am very confuse about this
can someone please explained.

Sorry it takes my a bit to grasp things.

Thanks for the help..


Gloria
www.gloriamesa.com

Sign me up when you come out with that!!

Ron, does this fold up to a manageable size when you're not using it?

i'm in new york right now to meet with a manufacturer about it!

I was wondering what you were doing up so early (or late). Let us know how it works out.

Hurray!!!!

I want one!!

Please I hope everything goes smooooooth.
Good Luck



Gloria Mesa

Me! Me! I'll beta test for you!!!!

Sign me up too. The biggest pain in my a$$ right now is setting up the lights at the reception. Unlike my buddy Chris, I'm not dedicated enough to show up a couple hours before getting ready to set up lights at the reception.

You're one smart cookie. So, how many colors will this this come in...

nothing could have made my day better than to hear that!

The stand will be black, but the CARRYING CASE, oh my! 14 choices to fit your every mood. Can you say gift certificate?

If you find the link to the softbox, I'm sure lots of folks are interested (self included)

I would love to see the video that sparked this thread. I searched Jessica's blog and came up with nothing. Can anyone provide me with a link?

Carl Stevens
http://axisphotography.blogspot.com/

The Manfrotto stand is so popular that it's in and out of stock. It took me about six weeks to get one, but I love it. It's super light and flod to a little more than a foot.

Sean

Ask and you shall receive, Carl. Here ya go!!

http://www.danesanders.net/video/episode52.mov

Suzie,

I just measured my KwikStand. 30 inches long when it's fully collapsed.

I love this thing and use it indoors and out.

Hey Eric
From the looks of it - that softbox is a Photoflex LiteDome XS - which are great - but they are a literal softbox - and go with the softbox set up, and break down time, with rod and the whole deal, just smaller. Which isn't "that" long - but there are more location friendly options.

There is also this little one: http://alzodigital.com/online_store/alzo_p...sh_soft_box.htm which has the same type of sup[ort structure as those flip open reflectors (and windscreen shields), instead of the rods of a std softbox. It's about $60 for the whole kit ready to mount to your stand of preference. There is also the Lastolite EzyBox Hotshoe (think thats what its called) which is the same concept - but more than double the price of the Alzo digital one... Not sure if its more than double the quality tho....

Cheers, Nathan.

A softbox that size is only going to make a difference for close in headshots.

which size softbox would be more useful...a 28"x28" or a 50"x50"?

Depends on what you are going to use it for. If you want to use it for receptions like Jessica, the smaller one might be better, but I think the 28x28 is still bigger than the one she uses.

Jessica, any further news on your plans for the light stand?

MAN! I am SO getting one or two of these! Thanks!

Hey Jessica if you do make something you might consider something that could hold a video light battery back on it, a hook or something. Twin strobe users might want some kind of braket or something secure to add a bracket on the top.

I would say that whatever I may be working on might have a booth in Vegas this year...

ahhhh...
strike while the pink flamingo's hot!
I like your style!

Just look out for a booth called "Light on a Stick"!

was light on a stick ever available? i need to get my off camera lighting going!

I want to know too!

I would imagine that a shoot-through umbrella would accomplish the same thing with less setup time. Jessica, is there a reason you went with the softbox rather than an umbrella?

-TM

Off the top of my head, I'd say it has to do with light dispertion the softbox being more focused. Also moving an umbrella can be cumbersome and the weight distribution would be centered moreso with a softbox.