Article Directory :: Arts & Entertainment Articles Studio Lighting Equipment Basics By Autumn Lockwood Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 06Jun2010 Word count: 478 Viewed: 458 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site With so many types of lights and the infinite number of setup combinations, studio lighting could be the subject of a book. And in fact, there are several books dedicated to this specific topic. However, if you're interested in investing in some studio lighting equipment, there are a few basic things that every photographer should know. With a good set of basic lighting tools, you should be able to shoot in most types of situations and subjects. Here is a run down on the most common types of studio lighting. Continuous Lighting These are the types of lights that you may associate with making a movie. Continuous light refers to light that is constantly on compared to a flash that goes on and off. Though this type of lighting uses a lot more power and creates more heat, it's a great way to have subtle lighting. Since you will be able to see your lights interacting before you shoot, you'll have a much better idea of what the photograph is going to look like. You can pick up a simple kit for continuous lighting online for a pretty reasonable price.Many photo stores have a section dedicated to studio lighting equipment, so it is really up to you on how much you want to spend. Look for a kit that includes light stands, a reflective umbrella, light fixtures and bulbs. Continuous light can be provided by halogen, fluorescent and tungsten light bulbs. There is no one "better" bulb as your taste and tone will dictate your choice. Studio Flash As you may have guessed, this type of studio lighting equipment is dedicated to setups that utilize a flash like those used in fashion shoots. Flash setups are low on power consumption and even lower in terms of heat generation, and are usually the best option when shooting human subjects for extended periods of time. You can get flashes in either moonlights or flash systems. Moonlights require only syncing to the camera while power-pack flash systems will have a central power point to which the flash heads connect. Similar to continuous lighting, there are plenty of ready-made flash kits available for the choosing. Make sure they have umbrellas, lighting stands, modeling lamps (let you preview your lighting) and the needed sync cords to ensure your flashes fire at the exact same time. The easiest flash to use are flashes with sensors as they fire with your camera but they are more expensive. It's worth mentioning that combining these two studio lighting methods is extremely effective in getting great light. This will help you have lots of flexibility in your shooting so you will be up to the task no matter what comes your way. With starter kits starting as low as $50, you should be able to get some decent studio lighting equipment at a low initial investment. Autumn Lockwood is a writer for Your Picture Frames. Shop online and see our selection of small picture frames in lots of different shapes, styles and small sizes. Visit our website to see our selection of decorative small picture frames or call us at 1-800-780-0699. EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by Autumn Lockwood

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