> > > RE, > > thanks for the images. > > here is my theory. > > You lit the background with one light from the right side. > (If you used two lights the one on the left was powered way down, > malfunctioning, much farther from the background or aimed in the wrong direction.) > > The background light on the right side of the canvas either was aimed in > such a way as to allow a bit of stray light to come directly towards > camera or lit the edge of the canvas with a very very very hot spot. > I was told before I arrived at the Theatre that I would be doing photos of "young people" but I set up my lights as I usually do.................. When the first "little guy" came over I right away realized I had to move my back ground light...leaving the light directly behind him my stand wouldn't drop low enough to where the light would be hidden by the subject. So I did move it to the right.................... As I mentioned in my first posting........... I was dumping a lot of light on that white back drop. I wanted to be sure it came out pure white, but even as I was doing it I was thinking to myself that I was most likely over exposing it more than I needed to. So the back drop was in effect acting like a large reflector! (I seem to remember years ago having this problem on a shoot while using my RB67 and B&W film) I can see that I need to drop the exposure on the back drop light and use a lens shade. Later on the shoot I did do some shots of a "full sized adult". I was able to reposition the back light but she still shows some cyan shift. I can guess that I should remember to set the White Balance to 65k. As much as I am enjoying getting acquainted with digital photography. There are times I think using my RB67 was easier...................... However I don't miss spending half my life in the Dark Room and spending a lot of money on film!!!!! Thanks gang............. Russ R.E. Baker Photography rebphoto@pronetisp.net
