Page 28 - Lighting the Unlightable Volume 1 #1

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These are my notes from that day. Whenever I am working, I carry my Sam-
sung Galaxy Tab 10.1. I use a program that was called “Note Lite.” It is “device
independent” - which means it runs on both my Windows and Android devices
transparently. I use this application to record how I solve lighting problems - a
kind of workbook I can refer to should I encounter another similar situation.
Unfortunately, this diagram is a bit crude. So, let’s add some detail. I used two
Profoto Pro B4 heads as my primary lights (labeled ), two Profoto B2 heads
(part of the Profoto Location Kit, labeled ), and the Photoflex Multi-Disc 7-in-
1 (labeled ). The Multi-Disc had the gold cover on it. As much as I wanted to
“warm” the scene, I also knew that the light coming in from the window was
warm and at the angle that the light came through the leaded glass added
warmth to the room. I wanted to make sure I captured that warmth, especially
on Nikki. Note: I rested the Multi-Disc against the light stand. The angle wasn’t

28 | optimal, however, it was close enough and it worked. The B2 heads were placed
at a compound angle of 45 degrees, that is, 45 degrees to the reflector, with