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Hello Don. Thnxs for the post.

An off-topic question here, but maybe no problem (?).

What light modifier would you choose next to a parabolic reflector (let' s say Para 133), if you where limited to just one extra ? For portraits (head/middle/full)/ hair light /background light/etc.

Just one that works well with a parabolic reflector.

Thank you!
 
mujana said:
Hello Don. Thnxs for the post.

An off-topic question here, but maybe no problem (?).

What light modifier would you choose next to a parabolic reflector (let' s say Para 133), if you where limited to just one extra ? For portraits (head/middle/full)/ hair light /background light/etc.

Just one that works well with a parabolic reflector.

Thank you!
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Maybe a gridded Striplight positioned opposite of light (@45 degrees). I have 1x5 and 1x6 foot striplights Been favoring the 1x6 the past year. A hair light is also important and work well. I’d recommend one strip and one hair with a Para It really depends on your subject and positioning.

First shot, Para 133 no other lights

Second shot, Para 222 at 45 degrees to model, 2 1x6 gridded strips and a 17” gridded square Elinchrom metal reflector for hair.

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Don89 said:
mujana said:
Hello Don. Thnxs for the post.

An off-topic question here, but maybe no problem (?).

What light modifier would you choose next to a parabolic reflector (let' s say Para 133), if you where limited to just one extra ? For portraits (head/middle/full)/ hair light /background light/etc.

Just one that works well with a parabolic reflector.

Thank you!
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Maybe a gridded Striplight positioned opposite of light (@45 degrees). I have 1x5 and 1x6 foot striplights Been favoring the 1x6 the past year. A hair light is also important and work well.
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Thank you, Don. Much appreciated!

You mean the 1x5 or 1x6 (also) as a hair light?
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First shot, Para 133 no other lights

Second shot, Para 222 at 45 degrees to model, 2 1x6 gridded strips and a 17” gridded square Elinchrom metal reflector for hair.

5e4f10160518460ba9b26bd81d89be04.jpg

baa2763eb59c498b9f47694293aceef6.jpg
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Between these 2 I very much prefer the first one.

I have a 400w strobe (probably for use with a parabolic reflector/ Parabolix 45 probably), and a 300w strobe (might be stripbox/striplight as you recommend)
 
A smaller Striplight can be used horizontally as a hair light Gridded so you lens won’t see it. It can also be used for side lighting too
 
Don89 said:
A smaller Striplight can be used horizontally as a hair light Gridded so you lens won’t see it. It can also be used for side lighting too
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Thank you again! I thought of a strip light in combination with a parabolic reflector. Wasn’t sure though. Glad you can confirm this as a good combination!
 
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mujana said:
Don89 said:
A smaller Striplight can be used horizontally as a hair light Gridded so you lens won’t see it. It can also be used for side lighting too
Click to expand...
Thank you again! I thought of a strip light in combination with a parabolic reflector. Wasn’t sure though. Glad you can confirm this as a good combination!
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Enjoy! Broncolor Parabolic modifiers made quite a difference for me. Many new clients as a result. Fun as heck too.

soon to be bringing them outdoors a lot more too

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Don89 said:
mujana said:
Don89 said:
A smaller Striplight can be used horizontally as a hair light Gridded so you lens won’t see it. It can also be used for side lighting too
Click to expand...
Thank you again! I thought of a strip light in combination with a parabolic reflector. Wasn’t sure though. Glad you can confirm this as a good combination!
Click to expand...
Enjoy! Broncolor Parabolic modifiers made quite a difference for me. Many new clients as a result. Fun as heck too.

soon to be bringing them outdoors a lot more too
Click to expand...
 
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