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Melissa L. Zavadil		Need help designing a Studio Hello all, I am trying to gather as much information as I can in regards to a studio set up. Does anyone know a lot about different systems? I have a $2000 budget (I know not that much for lighting). I have been looking at the alienbees set up. I need some help putting a package together. Although I am willing to look at other systems that are of really good quality other than britec. I am currently wanting a set up that will provide me enough light that will light at f22 with an ISO of 100. Enough room to alow me to use gels and other artsy stuff that will not reduce the quality of film speed to get the effects that I want. I also need very fast recovery time as I shoot bang-bang-bang style -like in fashion photography. (I am switching from continuous hot light system to a strobe system) Is there someone that can tell me what they think of this set I have picked out?? Am I missing something, am I overdoing something, do you see somewhere I have holes in this system etc..... Thanks so much, all response would be greatly appreciated!! alienbees 1600 (3)quantity alienbees 800 (1) 4 channel wired remote (1) litemod barndoors (1) 48" silver/gold umbrella (1) (should I get a different color here like white and gold?) 13 foot air cushioned stand (3) 10 foot general purpose stand (1) 47" Octabox (1) -- I like the shape in the eyes 35" Med. Octabox (1) set of gells (1) **also what do you all think of the honeycomb sets?? Thanks guys!! I look forward to hearing from someone!! :o) To love this question, log in above September 30, 2005

Melissa L. Zavadil		OH, I should state that already have backdrops and a lightmeter. Thanks To love this comment, log in above September 30, 2005

Melissa L. Zavadil		Oh I almost forgot where can I get a photography fog machine--to use with the gels?? Thanks To love this comment, log in above September 30, 2005

- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery		F/22, 100, and shooting bang bang; put your alien bees about 10 inches away or buy something that uses a power pack. And that's most of your $2000 To love this comment, log in above September 30, 2005

Melissa L. Zavadil		I do not understand a word you said?? Where are you going with what you just said? Sorry I can not read between your lines?? :o) To love this comment, log in above September 30, 2005

- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery		The power required to shoot f/22 with 100 and just firing away isn't something that a monolight like an alien bee is going to have, unless you're using it real close at a medium power setting. And without an light modifier. To love this comment, log in above October 01, 2005

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