Glass Block Cookie

So while wandering the isle of the Home Depot by the studio I came across a large glass block 12″ x 12″. I wanted to see what a background would look like with a speed light pumping through it. I believe it was set at 1/8th power. We tried color gels and you can see the results below. I would like to see if I could find a large plastic “glass” block. Does any one know?

Glas Block Cookie

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Lightware Case Utility Light

I recently found this handy little light while at my local improvement store. It runs on three AAA batteries and by adding a couple of hook and loop tabs the the back, it attaches perfectly to the inside of my Lightware  camera case. So you are working in a dark set this can be a saver. I found this beauty at Home Depot. It was in the fluorescent bulb isle.

Utility light from home depot that works great inside the lid of your camera case
Utility light attached to the lid of a Lightware MF1217 case

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FourSquare portrait of kayaker by Lucas Gilman

On of Lucas’s locations in far away places. He took this great portrait with a FourSquare and a Nikon SB900 speedlight. Such a nice balance of “flash” light and

available light of Rush Sturges.  For more of Lucas’s work check out http://LucasGilman.com

Portrait photo of a kayaker shot with the FourSquare by Lucas Gilman

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Battery Case or “The Cleaning Kit”

On a earlier post I was talking about the Micro cases to hold my H4N, well now I have turned one into a basic cleaning kit and battery holder. Let your imagination run wild.

While working in LA,  I found “Panchro” to be the lens fluid cleaner of choice in the “film” world. This came as a tip from a lens technician in LosAngeles while I was waiting on some rental equipment. Plus, the micro case keeps things “dry” when you pack them with other things. What is not shown, are a few sheets of KimWipes that I keep beneath the lens brush and Pancro.

See another post for my “Bad Day on Location” kit.

Pelican cases

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Equipment Review – Redneck Movie Night – ep7

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