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Using a reflector is an easy way to create clamshell lighting with minimal gear. However, with the subject holding the reflector in place, you may be more limited in your poses and composition. If the reflector is too limiting, you can use a second studio light as the fill instead. interior of a modern photo studio Use a Second Studio Light Maybe it's better down where it's wetter, but it's brightest up where this light is! OK, we'll admit it… that saying isn’t going to be remembered as one of history’s great pearls of wisdom. But, who needs wisdom when you have actual pearls? With this colour-changing clam light, you’ll have a dazzling pearl to fill your home or office with some glitz and (we're going to do it) clam-our! This means that you can push a clamshell press up to a wall, or into a corner for example, while with a swingaway press you’ll need 20″ (or whatever the depth of the platen, to the right and behind the heat press.
Figure 1. Lighting digital diagram demonstrating the light setup in Figure 2 (created using Set.a.light 3D). Most importantly, the second light needs to be set at a lower power than the first light. Start with the second light about two stops lower than the first. Make adjustments up or down from there.A nother twist on the traditional clamshell lighting is to put two evenly sized lights side by side in front of the model. This creates a narrow opening to shoot through. Notice how different the quality of the light on the face is. The lights are coming from either side and wrap around the face for a different clamshell effect.
I'm OK with critics, hopefully he is OK with critics too. The post was not about those 2 test shots. There is nothing to discuss there, they are just 2 of the first one test with clamshell lighting, I had less than five minutes for setting up the light at the end of photo-session, and used that time for that shots and I have numerous complains about what I have achieved, that just doesn't matter much, you can't do everything perfect first time with almost 0 time to compensate all unexpected problems. And I plan to work on clamshell for the whole photo-session with one of my best tfp models. I was not rude discussing his shots. And yes I was a tiny bit rude about "1 catchlight" statement, and said that I'm sorry about that, but to me your statement sounds like "Putin is not a dictator, he is a good president, look what he achieved and what you have achieved to be able to judge him?", it drives me crazy a bit - I don't see that anybody (people that work with best models in the world for best fashion magazines) really cares about that dated "1 catchlight rule" nowadays, and it absolutely limits you in lighting setup which is horribly wrong imo. I also think that his shots look mostly like one light setup and are a bit dull cause of that (pay attention to the collarbones of the model, with enough ratio from the lower modifier the lower part of it will be lit more than the upper, but there still will be some shadow under the chin, ratios are very important). I beleive that we should be true in speaking what we really think about each other work. He showed me my faults (and I didn't ask for critics, this were shots to show, what I was talking about, NOTHING more than that), I showed him his faults, that's how we are getting better. Believe me, I know how problematic it is to get rid of that "frozen model" look, I live in the most northern city of the world. First, place your main light (the key light) above and in front of your subject. A 45-degree angle is popular, though you’re free to experiment with slightly adjusted lighting positions for different effects. While clamshell lighting is somewhat specific to portraits and headshots, it’s a very handy option to have in your lighting recipes. Since it can be done with only one light and a reflector, the cost in equipment is relatively low.
To fill in the shadows under the chin, add in a reflector. A silver reflector will create minimal shadows, while a white reflector will have a bit more shadow, though still rather subtle. But what is clamshell lighting? And how can you master clamshell lighting setups for stunning results? So the heat platen lifts up, not remaining parallel to the lower table as with swing away presses, but with the heat platen facing the operator.
Two small silver reflectors are placed in a V shape to catch the light around the model. The Eye Lighter At this point, you’ll have a setup that’ll produce a lot of angular, intense shadows, but this isn’t what clamshell lighting is about. That’s why you need to add a reflector under your subject’s chin, or a second light, one that will push light beneath your subject and create a stunning result. You should generally start with this light at a 45-degree angle, pointing up, so that it mirrors the key light, though you’ll then be able to make adjustments depending on your subject and the shot you’ve envisioned. Note that both the key light and the second ( fill) light should now both be in front of you, the photographer–and your aim is generally to shoot the model from head-on, with a lens that pokes out from between the two light sources. Of course, you can ask the model to turn their head and strike different poses, but be careful to maintain the same shadow presence that you see from very straight clamshell lighting. The most common clamshell lighting setup involves two lights, such as strobes or speedlights. You can get away with a light and a reflector, but this will limit your flexibility somewhat (and ideally you’ll have both a second light and a reflector on hand, so you can play around with different looks).
I don't want to work that way cause it's not flexible enough and brings numerous problems cause you don't have enough control to the quality and quantity of light of BOTH lower and upper modifier imo: T he two light sources are a beauty dish (main light on top) and a silver dish reflector (fill light on bottom). Notice that this effect creates darker and more defined edges around the face when compared with other lighting setups, such as the two even-sized softboxes (next image). Considerations for Your Clamshell Lighting Setup Thanks to Chris for the FAQ to those who have never heard about clamshell lighting. Please don't call me jerk anymore cause I have adrenaline shot after those words - the body just reacts to old instincts of a starting fight game when the opponent is not a person anymore but just a jaw, liver, spleen and solar plexus. I loved that game but those days are long gone and dusted and I don't want that memories to be reminded. Thank you in advance. Let's be civilized In our discussion. Saying that I'm saying nonsense is not that nice but I'll live with it, but saying that I'm an idiot is over the top. Let's get it over with. Be sure your lights are at roughly even output powers, ideally with the bottom light powered down a bit. If your bottom light is stronger than your top light, you’re going to have ghastly bottom light that’s extremely unflattering. If your bottom light is too strong, consider turning down the power or pulling it further away from the subject. If you’re shooting with constant light, you might consider moving your top light closer to the subject and pulling your bottom light further away. Shooting with strobes is going to give you more control, but it’s not essential for this lighting effect. This light is shaped like a pearl, sitting in an open clam shell (in case we haven't made that obvious). The clam shell is made of ceramic and is kept lightweight, so it won’t take off a toe if you happen to drop it. Inside the clam shell is a removable pearl, which gives off the bright light you’d expect from one of these gorgeous orbs. Switch it on and it’ll change between green, blue, red, and purple… like Neptune himself is having a party (can you hear the choral coral?).
As you can see on the photo on the left of the Geo Knight DK20 clamshell heat press, operating a clamshell heat press is just a case of opening and closing the press. The Pros of Clamshell Heat Presses. The light helps to sculpt the face. But it’s still soft enough to avoid exaggerating skin imperfections. That's all very good, but I already had known what is clamshell and how different modifiers work. Not FAQ about what is clamshell, everyone can google it. Let me clarify the topic a bit more - the question mostly is about clamshell with 2 light setup, not 1+reflector.If the light doesn’t seem to be bringing out the cheekbones, try making the key light taller. Conclusion Once you’ve set the first light, take a test shot. The image should be properly exposed, but with dark shadows underneath the chin. This image uses two equal-sized softboxes that create two squares surrounding the pupil. These interesting catchlights create a surreal and beautiful effect in the eyes. Clamshell Variation
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