Lastolite HiLite

Dodgykeeper · 07-02-2009 11:26pm #1

Got a Lastolite HiLite 8 x 7 Backround yesteday and a Bowens 500w two head kit, had a quick bash with it yesterday for half an hour

If any one has used one would appreciate any tips etc, and if any wants a shot of it pm me!

pixbyjohn · 07-02-2009 11:33pm

Hi, they are super shots, would like you to post a few photos of your new lighting and background gear.
John

Dodgykeeper · 07-02-2009 11:35pm

Am setting it up tomorrow so will do!

quilmore · 07-02-2009 11:38pm

in #1 it seems the light inside the hilite is some 2 f-stops stronger than the fill light, not my cup of tea

#2 a bit more balanced, but still a bit too much of back light IMO (see glow on t-shirt and lack of detail on hair)

did you get it in DML? how much did you pay, you can tell us? does fit all in the boot of the car? easy to assemble?

Borderfox · 07-02-2009 11:38pm

First one the fill light should be brighter

Dodgykeeper · 07-02-2009 11:43pm

quilmore wrote: »

in #1 it seems the light inside the hilite is some 2 f-stops stronger than the fill light, not my cup of tea

#2 a bit more balanced, but still a bit too much of back light IMO (see glow on t-shirt and lack of detail on hair)

did you get it in DML? how much did you pay, you can tell us? does fit all in the boot of the car? easy to assemble?

Got in DML, Got a good deal for cash

, Not in my astra, easy to assemble hard as hell to dis-assemble but its a knack so will get easier.

Borderfox, do you use it with 3 heads or two!

Borderfox · 07-02-2009 11:55pm

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 12:14am

Two 400w heads one in an one out with a tri-reflector

WheresMyCamera? · 08-02-2009 3:57am

I immediately want one of those! No idea what I do with it or where I'd put it for that matter. But sure when does that ever stop anything!!

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 10:21am

Quick setup for head shots in a hotel

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 10:22am

6x7 bagged up

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 10:24am

Sample shot from the headshot setup with 2x 580 and one 430

PaulieC · 08-02-2009 1:02pm

I love the clean, bright look of the shots with this background.
how do you light the background ? with speedlights? how much does one of these yokus cost?

mikeanywhere · 08-02-2009 3:42pm

Borderfox wrote: »

Quick setup for head shots in a hotel

Just out of interest Keith, what settings were you using on the speedlights in the lasolite and for the fill??

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 3:55pm

Hi Mike, I had f5.6 and ISO 200 so must have dialed in Manual with 1/8th all round and just tidied up a bit in PS. Not too sure at the moment

mikeanywhere · 08-02-2009 5:11pm

Borderfox wrote: »

Hi Mike, I had f5.6 and ISO 200 so must have dialed in Manual with 1/8th all round and just tidied up a bit in PS. Not too sure at the moment

Cheers matey!!

:cool:

democrates · 08-02-2009 8:22pm

Those shots look great to me, ideal for web pages with the white background.
Is the light inside the hilite to prevent shadows?

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 8:39pm

It means you can back people right up to the background without getting a shadow, great for small spaces.

Dodgykeeper · 08-02-2009 8:58pm

Gave it another go today

then turned it around!

-mcguire- · 08-02-2009 9:39pm

I love the way the pics come out with this, looked for it on ebay but couldnt find it! Where can I purchase one online? Have all the lights etc. already.

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 9:43pm

First one is nearly there but second is a good bit off.

Dodgykeeper · 08-02-2009 9:46pm

Borderfox wrote: »

First one is nearly there but second is a good bit off.

Yeah, gonna need to practise with this, gonna take it to club tomorrow and have a guy coming next weekend to show me ropes.

Dodgykeeper · 08-02-2009 9:48pm

-mcguire- wrote: »

I love the way the pics come out with this, looked for it on ebay but couldnt find it! Where can I purchase one online? Have all the lights etc. already.

DML in Dublin
Camulet in Belfast

Borderfox · 08-02-2009 9:48pm

Try the light in the hilite a stop brighter

quilmore · 08-02-2009 10:05pm

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

Gave it another go today

much better
I love it
nice low key one

Carrigman · 08-02-2009 11:28pm

The Hi Lite is a great piece of kit but getting it folded up after use is a bugger!

al_ · 09-02-2009 11:40pm

I think youre first set were much better, for a high key background the hi lite should be set at +1 to +2 stops brighter, you had this with the first set. However the fill light could be increased on the first one and the hilite lighting decreased a little on the 2nd.
With the 2nd set, you've lost the effect and advantage of the hilite by lowering the exposure.
I sell a lot of portrait work and people always prefer the highkey option that you displayed with the first set to the lower lit selection in the 2nd set.
Have fun with it, experiment.

Lastolite HiLite

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