تجهيز المحترف ( الاستديو ) - ١ - اختيار واستخدام المواد .. كتاب التصوير الضوئي

Professional (studio) equipment - 1 - Choosing and using materials .. Photography book

Choosing and using materials
Professional (studio) equipment

Studio:

Its first characteristic is that it should be large enough. Professional studios have dimensions that allow for groups of people or objects the size of a car. Of course, an amateur photographer's studio is more austere, but there must still be enough space to get satisfactory and good results. To take personal photos showing legs or to use a long focal lens while maintaining a sufficient distance between the subject and the background, a length of at least four and a half meters is required, and more if possible. It is hoped that the width is at least half this length and the same for the height of the ceiling. At least a smooth wall should be available that can be used as a background and on which fabrics, paper or other decorative elements can be stretched.

Glossy walls can give annoying reflections. A matte, washable white paint is considered the most effective covering for studio walls. The ceiling should be white or at least a neutral gray color. The surfaces of the walls and ceiling actually reflect the light of the spotlights (projectors) and flashes, so this light should be without a dominant colour.

Prefer a flat floor: good wood or a good non-slip synthetic surface. The walls should be without a slat at the bottom if you want to use them as a background.
The windows and ceiling should be closed with non-transparent white or black curtains.
In the studio there are not many electrical outlets, so make sure that the electrical installations available are sufficient. Don't forget heating and ventilation, and often a light bulb is useful.

If you can't dedicate a room to use as a studio, you can leave a large area for improvisation: a simple set-up, if used correctly, can lead to good results. If the room you are working in is very small, you may be able to place your instrument through an open door to increase the possibility of retreat.

1 - Makeup table
2 - Mirror
3 - Connection box
4 - Foldable white barrier
5 - Lamp base
6 - Electronic studio flash
7 - Projector (light focuser)
8 - Snoot (light limiter)
9 - Quartz halogen (gas) projector
10 - Refrigerator
11 - General studio lighting
12 - Backdrop paper spare rolls
13 - Shelves
14 - Projector on arm
15 - Photographic machine
16 - Flash meter to measure flash light
17 - Background paper on a movable frame
18 - Ladder
19 - Foldable table
20 - Bag
21 - Air electric radiator
22 - Clip-on stand
23 - Reflective umbrella
24 - Wooden cubes
25 - Window blinds
26 - Ceiling
27 - Window
28 - Telescopic column
29 - Clip-on projector
30 - Foldable light box For guidance
31 - Polystyrene passive reflectors
32 - Tripod stand
33 - Power outlet