Cameras, Settings and Equipment

The cameras we were using were (sfgs). We were shown the settings on the cameras that were best for beauty shots. First of all we were told to have the camera on the 'M' setting (for Manual), the iso to be set to 100 and the shutter speed to 1/160. e were also told about the other equipment we would be using:

First off, we were told that we would need:

• A Flat hot shoe adaptor to use the camera.
• An SD memory card.
• A USB memory stick or portable hard drive.

I got a 4gb SD memory card and a 16gb memory stick. we were then told about what the equipment we were using and what it all does.

Hot Shoe Adaptor:
This is used to put onto the camera to plug the flash into.

Tripod:
What the camera is attached to for positioning and so that the camera stays still.

Sync Lead:
The lead that is used to plug the flash into the camera. The plugs into the hot shoe adaptor.

Spill Kill:

This is put on the flash in order to direct light.

Reflector:

These are materials used (normally white, silver or black) under the face/shoulders to reflect light onto the face. These help to brighten the face, fill in pores and flatter the skin. 

Modelling Bulb and Flash Tube:

These together make up the flash. The flash can be turned up or down to control how harsh or soft the lighting is.

Booms:

Normally what the flash is attached to, can be moved easily and mini ones used mainly for shots when model is sat down.

Beauty Box:

Can be used instead of a Spill Kill for softer lighting.

Polyboards:

These are big boards that can be used like the reflectors and can be used in different ways for different effects. These are normally back or white. White for reflecting the light and making it brighter ad black for creating shadow and contour.

Umbrellas:
There are two different types of umbrellas, a shoot-through and a reflective umbrella. The shoot-through is used to soften the light and the reflective is used to make the face brighter.