I would like to know more about using one of those movie lights.. my teacher showed us one in class and I would like to see some imgaes when it was used... THANKS! Ashley

Ashley, I don't have anything for you, but welcome.

Ashley,

do you mean like using video lights?

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do you mean like using video lights?
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Ashley,

I don't have any photos of using a video light, but it is pretty easy. just have some one hold it for you or put it on a stand to light your subject and shoot away.

it is nice because you can see how the light is falling on your subject. they are sold in different wattages. Generally, the higher the wattage the higher the price. You can get one pretty inexpensively on B&H.

Best of luck and have fun

Thanks so much!! Also, I was wondering how does the light source work.. is it like a spot light or does it really spread out?? Is this something I can use in the bridal room as a light source instead of flash??

you can us a 1.4 or 1.8 lens instead of a flash.

Hi Ashley.....

I've been using a video light for bride getting ready shots, after going to a seminar featuring Gerry Ghionis and Rocco Ancora (Aussie photographers). It was very inspiring!

Below are my very first attempts. Funny....they don't look quite the same as Gerry and Rocco's!!!! ha ha ha ha
BTW I have posted some of these same images on another thread....sorry about that!
















I have used the video light at a few more weddings since, with slightly better result. I just grabbed these ones cause they were handy, and you asked for some examples. If you want to see any more, let me know. I'm absolutely certain there are lots of photographers here with better examples than mine though.

For the record, this is what I was taught at the seminar, and what I have discovered for myself...

Video lights are not very powerful, at least not the kind I bought. (150 watts) Because of this you need a very low level of ambient light before the video light even makes a difference to the scene. We were shown at the seminar to shut out as much ambient light as possible, and also to look for other tungsten light sources we could make creative use of, like bedside lamps and ceiling spotlights. The shots of my bride sitting on the bed are an example of this, using the bed lamp behind her as hairlight, and the video light for her face.
I have an assistant hold my light, and I'm still experimenting with angles and height. It's excellent fun though, because you can see the results as you're shooting. Also in my limited experience, it creates a real buzz of excitement among the audience (bridesmaids, Mum, family etc.) because they can see just how glamourous the pictures will look. This in turn tends to boost the bride's confidence....a nice bonus!

We were also told about the benefits of using the Video light in dim evening light, as a fill light. i.e. expose for the sky and such in the background, and use the video light to 'fill light' faces. I haven't had much of a chance to try this out. We have such late sunsets in Australia's Summer wedding season....the B&G are long finished their photos before it's dark enough to try this technique. I'll get around to it one day though!!!

I bought a very cheap generic video light. $300 australian for light, barndoors, handle with tripod thread, battery pack and carry bag. The ones at the seminar were the Dedo Light and the Lowel ID light. Both of these were much more expensive...up to $1000 AU
As for the 'beam'...it depends on which one you buy. Of the 2 I just mentioned, the Dedo has a very focused beam, like a spotlight, with harder shadows. The ID light has a much softer beam and shadow, which is like the cheapy I bought. It depends on the look you're after!

I hope some of this helps. It's pretty much all I know, for now anyway.

Annie