- There are two kinds of power packs: symmetric power packs and assymetric power packs.
- The most common types of light modifers are umbrellas and softboxes.
- Barn doors are flaps surrounding a strobe that can be opened or closed to control the light and prevent it from spilling.
- C-stands typically don’t have air-shocks, so you need to pay attention while loosening your knobs so you don’t harm your gear.
- It’s also a good idea to try renting equipment prior to actually making a purchase.
- Honeycomb grids, as the name suggests, are basically honeycomb shaped metallic grids that direct the light for a more focused spread.
- There are silver-lined, white, and gold tinted umbrellas.
- Silver-lined umbrellas are the most efficient and can focus light more narrowly than the other types.
- The difference between reflecting umbrellas and softboxes is that the spread of light with a softbox is more contained.
- A flag is any kind of opaque object placed in the way of light to better direct it, to prevent lens flare or to prevent it from spilling.