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Control the Shape of Lighting

1. Stand

  • Tranditional Stand
  • C Stand

For C stand, get some stand bag for more steady envrionment

2. Adapters

grip, clamp, adapter

  • to work with C stand and attach all kinds of light/modifiers

try to avoid very specific usage tool

Plastic clamps: https://amzn.to/3gUd8Ul

Metal clamps (with rubber grip): https://amzn.to/3p2iAY2

C-Stand Grip Head (Neewer): https://amzn.to/34llyzc

Reflector Disc Holder (set of 3): https://amzn.to/3oStwHM

C-clamp Grip: https://amzn.to/2Wmfjqn

^ Clip to attach: https://amzn.to/3mrRTdV

Supergrip with Adjustable Handle: https://amzn.to/3rbGoej

3. Modifiers

Softbox mainly make the flash larger

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Using grid, snoots, GOBOs

Looking for the right mount system

Magbox (with Magmod system): https://amzn.to/2WmBNYm

Pro Studio 4ft Softbox (I have the 3ft version, but could not find it on Amazon): https://amzn.to/34jCyWl

Phottek Softlighter (Umbrella): https://amzn.to/37otmC4

Westcott 7tf Umbrella: https://amzn.to/37rBxNS

Magmod Basic Kit: https://amzn.to/2KbjDq2

Magmod Snoot: https://amzn.to/2Woayg8

Godox Snoot: https://amzn.to/38eXxe6

4. Flags & Fill Cards

Control light is the key skills

3 main way

  • cutting or shaping

  • block light

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  • reducing

  • negative fill

  • adding

  • positive fill

  • serve as a new light source

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Foam boards: https://amzn.to/3r5BW0w

Tri-fold boards: https://amzn.to/3oWKaWQ

Godox SA-17: https://amzn.to/3mrVRDl

5. Diffusion & Reflector

diffusion roll?

  • more smooth, creamy, and natural
  • no cross light

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Reflector

Mirror is a great tool for product photography