PROJECT DETAILS
CRAFTING THE LIGHT
BEFORE AND AFTER
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TOOLS
Equipment List
Profoto Air Remote
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
Profoto Pro 11
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
Profoto ProHead
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
Profoto Extension Cable
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
Profoto Zoom Reflector
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
Profoto Magnum Reflector
A high-output hard light modifier that boosts a flash head’s efficiency, delivering a bright, focused beam with smooth fall-off.
Why it’s used: Increases light intensity while maintaining quality, making it ideal for long-distance lighting, simulating sunlight, or adding crisp, punchy highlights in fashion and beauty work.
A high-output hard light modifier that boosts a flash head’s efficiency, delivering a bright, focused beam with smooth fall-off.
Why it’s used: Increases light intensity while maintaining quality, making it ideal for long-distance lighting, simulating sunlight, or adding crisp, punchy highlights in fashion and beauty work.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Poly Board Black Large
A large, rigid panel made from black foam core or similar material, used to block or absorb light. Typically lightweight but sturdy enough for repeated use on set.
Why it’s used: Reduces light spill, deepens shadows, and increases contrast by preventing unwanted reflections. Commonly used in pairs to create controlled, moody lighting setups.
A large, rigid panel made from black foam core or similar material, used to block or absorb light. Typically lightweight but sturdy enough for repeated use on set.
Why it’s used: Reduces light spill, deepens shadows, and increases contrast by preventing unwanted reflections. Commonly used in pairs to create controlled, moody lighting setups.
Poly Board White Large
A large, rigid panel made from white foam core or similar material, used to reflect light. Lightweight and easy to position around the set.
Why it’s used: Bounces light back onto the subject to fill in shadows, soften contrast, and create a more even, flattering illumination.
A large, rigid panel made from white foam core or similar material, used to reflect light. Lightweight and easy to position around the set.
Why it’s used: Bounces light back onto the subject to fill in shadows, soften contrast, and create a more even, flattering illumination.
Grid Cloth
A durable, reinforced fabric with an embedded grid pattern, available in various densities from full to half-stop diffusion. Often mounted on frames or used as large overheads.
Why it’s used: Softens and spreads light while maintaining directional control, making it ideal for creating smooth, even illumination without excessive light spill.
A durable, reinforced fabric with an embedded grid pattern, available in various densities from full to half-stop diffusion. Often mounted on frames or used as large overheads.
Why it’s used: Softens and spreads light while maintaining directional control, making it ideal for creating smooth, even illumination without excessive light spill.
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Project Intro
Our aim with this setup is to replicate the look and feel of pure, direct sunlight—while still retaining absolute control over each element in the scene. Ready to craft your own sunlit masterpiece? Let’s go!
STEP 1
- Mount a 12×12 frame and stretch the Grid Cloth 2/3 fabric over it (unlike the Ultrabounce fabric, this lets a bit of light through for an even more subtle bounce).
- Position two Profoto ProHeads with Zoom Reflectors as shown in the 3D render, aiming them into the Grid Cloth.
- The Grid Cloth gives a gentle fill rather than an all‑out reflective “wall.”
- Start both heads at power 5.0 and adjust until you achieve the desired softness.
STEP 2
- Mount two Profoto White Medium umbrellas at the back, angled per the 3D render for even, soft backdrop illumination.
- Flag each with a black polyboard behind to block spill into the set.
- Begin at power 4.0 and tweak until the background is lit to your taste.
STEP 3
- Mount a Profoto Hardbox (or Magnum Reflector) at camera‑right behind you – both work well for harsh light.
- Increase distance for harder, more even “sunlight” on the model.
- Flag with a black polyboard on the model’s left for contrast.
- Add a white polyboard on the model’s right to fill shadows.
- Start at power 7.0 and tweak to taste.
- Suggested camera: 1/160 s, ƒ/8.0, ISO 160.
PROJECT DETAILS
CRAFTING THE LIGHT
Project Intro
Our aim with this setup is to replicate the look and feel of pure, direct sunlight—while still retaining absolute control over each element in the scene. Ready to craft your own sunlit masterpiece? Let’s go!
BEFORE AND AFTER
Transformation made visible.
STEP 1
- Mount a 12×12 frame and stretch the Grid Cloth 2/3 fabric over it (unlike the Ultrabounce fabric, this lets a bit of light through for an even more subtle bounce).
- Position two Profoto ProHeads with Zoom Reflectors as shown in the 3D render, aiming them into the Grid Cloth.
- The Grid Cloth gives a gentle fill rather than an all‑out reflective “wall.”
- Start both heads at power 5.0 and adjust until you achieve the desired softness.
STEP 2
- Mount two Profoto White Medium umbrellas at the back, angled per the 3D render for even, soft backdrop illumination.
- Flag each with a black polyboard behind to block spill into the set.
- Begin at power 4.0 and tweak until the background is lit to your taste.
STEP 3
- Mount a Profoto Hardbox (or Magnum Reflector) at camera‑right behind you – both work well for harsh light.
- Increase distance for harder, more even “sunlight” on the model.
- Flag with a black polyboard on the model’s left for contrast.
- Add a white polyboard on the model’s right to fill shadows.
- Start at power 7.0 and tweak to taste.
- Suggested camera: 1/160 s, ƒ/8.0, ISO 160.
BEFORE AND AFTER
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TOOLS
Equipment List
Profoto Air Remote
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
A wireless transmitter that mounts on the camera’s hot shoe to control Profoto lights remotely. Supports TTL, manual power adjustment, and high-speed sync. Why it’s used: Enables precise, cable-free control of flash settings from the camera position, streamlining workflow and allowing quick lighting adjustments during a shoot.
Profoto Pro 11
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
A top-tier 2400 Ws studio generator offering ultra-fast flash durations, short recycle times, and exceptional color consistency. Features wireless control and AirX connectivity for remote operation.
Why it’s used: Delivers unmatched speed, power, and reliability for high-end fashion, beauty, and commercial shoots where precision and performance are critical.
Profoto ProHead
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
A high-performance flash head designed for use with Profoto’s Pro-series generators. Built for durability, fast recycling, and consistent color output, even at high power.
Why it’s used: Delivers powerful, reliable lighting for demanding studio and location work, supporting a wide range of Profoto modifiers for maximum creative control.
Profoto Extension Cable
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
A heavy-duty cable that extends the distance between a Profoto generator and its flash head. Designed to handle high power loads without loss of performance.
Why it’s used: Provides flexibility in light placement on large sets or challenging locations, allowing equipment to be positioned safely and creatively without being limited by generator proximity.
Profoto Zoom Reflector
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
A versatile hard light modifier for Profoto flash heads, featuring an adjustable zoom function to change the beam spread from wide to focused.
Why it’s used: Provides crisp, punchy light with controllable spread, making it suitable for everything from general illumination to accent lighting in both studio and location work.
Profoto Magnum Reflector
A high-output hard light modifier that boosts a flash head’s efficiency, delivering a bright, focused beam with smooth fall-off.
Why it’s used: Increases light intensity while maintaining quality, making it ideal for long-distance lighting, simulating sunlight, or adding crisp, punchy highlights in fashion and beauty work.
A high-output hard light modifier that boosts a flash head’s efficiency, delivering a bright, focused beam with smooth fall-off.
Why it’s used: Increases light intensity while maintaining quality, making it ideal for long-distance lighting, simulating sunlight, or adding crisp, punchy highlights in fashion and beauty work.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Profoto Umbrella Shallow White M
A medium-sized, shallow-profile umbrella with a white interior for soft, even light. Designed for quick setup and portability.
Why it’s used: Produces a flattering, diffused light with gentle contrast, ideal for portraits, beauty, and fashion shoots where a natural, soft look is desired.
Poly Board Black Large
A large, rigid panel made from black foam core or similar material, used to block or absorb light. Typically lightweight but sturdy enough for repeated use on set.
Why it’s used: Reduces light spill, deepens shadows, and increases contrast by preventing unwanted reflections. Commonly used in pairs to create controlled, moody lighting setups.
A large, rigid panel made from black foam core or similar material, used to block or absorb light. Typically lightweight but sturdy enough for repeated use on set.
Why it’s used: Reduces light spill, deepens shadows, and increases contrast by preventing unwanted reflections. Commonly used in pairs to create controlled, moody lighting setups.
Poly Board White Large
A large, rigid panel made from white foam core or similar material, used to reflect light. Lightweight and easy to position around the set.
Why it’s used: Bounces light back onto the subject to fill in shadows, soften contrast, and create a more even, flattering illumination.
A large, rigid panel made from white foam core or similar material, used to reflect light. Lightweight and easy to position around the set.
Why it’s used: Bounces light back onto the subject to fill in shadows, soften contrast, and create a more even, flattering illumination.
Grid Cloth
A durable, reinforced fabric with an embedded grid pattern, available in various densities from full to half-stop diffusion. Often mounted on frames or used as large overheads.
Why it’s used: Softens and spreads light while maintaining directional control, making it ideal for creating smooth, even illumination without excessive light spill.
A durable, reinforced fabric with an embedded grid pattern, available in various densities from full to half-stop diffusion. Often mounted on frames or used as large overheads.
Why it’s used: Softens and spreads light while maintaining directional control, making it ideal for creating smooth, even illumination without excessive light spill.
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