Shooting hotel rooms and condos at DVinfo.net

Nick Medrano · July 30th, 2004, 08:45 PM

Hi all,
I will be shooting some still photography (Canon digital Rebel camera) next week and I have the following lights for use:

- Kino Flo Diva 400.

-2 Tota Lights with 500/750 watt lamps.

-1 Omni light with what I believe is a 400w lamp.

I will be shooting this with daylight coming in the windows.

Can anyone suggest which lights I should take along? I don't think the Kino Flo is necessary, correct?

I am a newbie here.

Ken Tanaka · July 30th, 2004, 09:39 PM

What will be your subject(s), Nick? The rooms themselves? People in the settings?

Nick Medrano · July 31st, 2004, 12:15 AM

Hi Ken!
Just rooms...no people...nada. Just rooms and furniture.

Ken Tanaka · July 31st, 2004, 12:25 AM

I'd be inclined to bring the Totas and Omni, as you supposed. I'd also bring some CTB gels (since you'll also have natural light) and maybe a piece of black foil in case you find a need to build a makeshift snoot for the Omni to highlight a specific element closely.

Have fun!

Nick Medrano · August 3rd, 2004, 10:11 PM

Okay Ken,
Here's the result of an interior shot I did with the lights...not sure what to think. I think I like it....except, those shadows behind the lamp are bad..

http://www.7thcode.com/inertiatours/bed1.jpg

Here's an exterior for fun:

http://www.7thcode.com/inertiatours/view2.jpg

Ken Tanaka · August 3rd, 2004, 10:23 PM

Wow, colorful room, eh?! Did you shoot this for a hotel brochure or other promotional material?

Nick Medrano · August 3rd, 2004, 10:30 PM

Hey Ken,
I shot it for some student travel agency that sells vacation packages in Texas. Used a bit of photoshop in that picture...

OH, I had a problem with a 750W lamp on the Tota. Here's my post in the PHOTON section: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30046

Thanks!

July 30th, 2004, 08:45 PM	#1
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Shooting hotel rooms and condos Hi all, I will be shooting some still photography (Canon digital Rebel camera) next week and I have the following lights for use: - Kino Flo Diva 400. -2 Tota Lights with 500/750 watt lamps. -1 Omni light with what I believe is a 400w lamp. I will be shooting this with daylight coming in the windows. Can anyone suggest which lights I should take along? I don't think the Kino Flo is necessary, correct? I am a newbie here.

July 30th, 2004, 09:39 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	What will be your subject(s), Nick? The rooms themselves? People in the settings? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 31st, 2004, 12:25 AM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I'd be inclined to bring the Totas and Omni, as you supposed. I'd also bring some CTB gels (since you'll also have natural light) and maybe a piece of black foil in case you find a need to build a makeshift snoot for the Omni to highlight a specific element closely. Have fun! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

August 3rd, 2004, 10:23 PM	#6
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Wow, colorful room, eh?! Did you shoot this for a hotel brochure or other promotional material? __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 31st, 2004, 12:15 AM	#3
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Hi Ken! Just rooms...no people...nada. Just rooms and furniture.

August 3rd, 2004, 10:11 PM	#5
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Okay Ken, Here's the result of an interior shot I did with the lights...not sure what to think. I think I like it....except, those shadows behind the lamp are bad.. http://www.7thcode.com/inertiatours/bed1.jpg Here's an exterior for fun: http://www.7thcode.com/inertiatours/view2.jpg

August 3rd, 2004, 10:30 PM	#7
Nick Medrano Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 331	Hey Ken, I shot it for some student travel agency that sells vacation packages in Texas. Used a bit of photoshop in that picture... OH, I had a problem with a 750W lamp on the Tota. Here's my post in the PHOTON section: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30046 Thanks!