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Don't forget, teenage daughters make excellent pack-mules (but awful videographers). ;-)
Of course, this doesn't help you Xenedis :P
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Dave: Send Kara down here, and she can lug all of my gear around.
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SHADOWCAT/// [deleted] says:
Can I please have more details regarding the day?
Jessica xo
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Done.
Backup list: An English Gentleman
More info to come via email tonight.
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Here's the current list:
edward hor
Xenedis
chikabelley
hangingpixels
Mr Bopperleaner
woomalena
brsfldmn
ssbuchanan
Craig Nye Photo
woofw
eugenechua
HonMun
richard Ward9
GoVisual
Daniel Phillip Martin
clive girdham
DigicII
Elguerrilla
Simon_Lewis
don smallwood
vegemite69
Psinewave
Strikingshots Photography
easye
Amanda Lim Photography (will be late)
Backup list:
An English Gentleman
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Awesome.. i got in on the list.
Will definitely like to know more details so eagerly await an email delivery. First Strobist meet for me, so am looking forward to it!
Chika: Does your email contain information regarding equipment to bring?
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Gear: not in my email. I assume everyone brings their triggers and strobes. Then bring your camera with a lens, light stands and brollies. Then anything else. If you have a good prop for a shoot bring it.
I'm hoping that the 3 who said they have backgrounds and stands will bring them:
Craig Nye Photo white backdrop
woofw a couple of muslins and gauze with stand.
vegemite69 1 x White 1X Black and stand
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Email sent to everyone on the main list and some of the models whose emails I had.
Of course, I forgot to say:
You'll need to factor in set up time, pack up time and moving location into your hour. So pack up the current location 5 mins before the end of the session time.
ie. Be at your new location for the start of the next session. It's a great idea to
appoint a time keeper for each location/session. They'll also need to know where your next location will be.
FAQs
Q: Will you confirm if we need to bring gear other than cameras /lenses etc. I
am assuming that these stations will be set up and us 'togs will use
whatever triggers you have decided on? i.e. we don't need to bring the
triggers?
A: if you have them, bring your triggers & let me know what
type they are. If you don't have triggers, that's fine.
Bring your lightstands, umbrellas, strobes as well.
The idea is that you'll pool your lighting gear with the other 3 or 4
of your group. People need to cooperate and respect each other's gear.
I'm assigning groups so that there should be a few triggers amongst
the group.
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I'm happy to share my wizards/strobes within a group without much gear.
I have 4 wizards, 3x SB800's also can do Nikon CLS with an SU 800 have snoots, gels, stands, brollies etc, so throw me into a group with people with minimal kit / beginners
Also have a clunky but functional backdrop with grey backdrop and stands if required. Think I might need a Ute, so much for minimalist :-)
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I'll bring the triggers, defusers, umbrella, stands, I've a Sony camera with 2xflash, not sure if it works for everyone but the triggers will on other flashes. If I bring the backdrops, needs steaming out the creases tho' and there's lots to cart along unless someone can help with the load. Exactly where is the location and parking facilities? That might help with the load if it's close.
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Please check the emails for location details.
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@woofw: By "Sony camera with 2xflash" do you mean an Alpha with a couple of wireless compatible flashes? :-D
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yep that's correct, Alpha100 with wireless flash X2, soft box, flip it difuser, umbrella with stand that I could bring along. Got a trigger with 2 recievers but does not fit into the minolta flash. I can trigger other flashes with the recievers
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Cool! I'm shooting with an a700 and I'll be bringing a Sigma 530 DG Super which also understands Sony/Minolta wireless TTL ...
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I'll put you in the same group. Youll have to play with 2 others as well though.
hangingpixels is out. So An English Gentleman is in.
Have amended the date in the waiver doc. Thanks to hawkeye daniel.
Thanks Clive.
Lost 2 models overnight! If anyone knows of another model at short notice please let me and Edward Hor know asap.
Pocket wizard question: Do Pocket Wizards, PW 2, PW Plus II and PW Multimax talk with each other?
If you have PWs, bring them because you're probably the leader/mainstay of a group.
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craig nye [deleted] says:
So i guess i'll be a mainstay/leader then :)
I'll have a my white cyc backdrop, but only 1 lighstand (my smaller two are casualties of war). 2 Nikon SB-800's, a few umbrellas, 3 swivel mounts and 4 x PocketWizzrd Plus II's.
I'll see if I can pick up some tile board beforehand as well.
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Yep, spot on group leader Craig. I've put you with someone with the following: PW 2, 3 X Stands 2 X Booms, 2 X White Reflectors,2 X Shoot Through and a couple without any gear.
So far here are the group leaders:
Daniel Phillip Martin
ssbuchanan
Craig Nye Photo
Elguerrilla
clive girdham
Strikingshots Photography
I'm not going to post the groupings atm b/c there are so many changes.
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I have 6 US frequency pocket wizard plus II's so I gues I'm leading a group?
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Not sure if a Pocket Wizard Plus II channel 1 = Pocket Wizard (n) channel 1, if so then there might be a few unwanted strobes going off so might need to designate a PW Plus II channel per group.
If it's a drama I can always fall back onto Nikon CLS
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vegemite69 dropped out.
I'll look at the allocation mix again Craig so you should have enough gear.
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Have plenty of spare light stands, will bring removal truck as opposed to UTE
so
1 extendable backdrop supports, upto 3 m by 3m with 6 m x 3m canvas
6 light stands
5 stand adaptors
extension arm thingy to hold reflector
3 brollies big and medium
4 Plus II pocket wizards
Gels, snoots
3 SB 800's
SU 800
2 x superclamps
oh yeah, a camera, I nearly forgot (might be my new D700 :-))
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My goodness, and here I was trying to figure out how I could carry all my stuff by myself on public transport!
So any thoughts about parking in that part of town?
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Parking wise
I worked in the area a few years ago before it become all high arise apartments and the only option beside meter parking was the Casino just 2 streets below or along Harris Street.
Check this out:
www.secureparking.com.au/displaycarpark.aspx?carparkid=49
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There's 6 hr parking along Bank St. Might need to compete with the dragonboat people for spots though.
There should be enough room inside to set up 2 backgrounds only. These backgrounds should remain in place for the day.
If more backgrounds turn up the next logical spot is in the courtyard. The tricky part is to bring enough backgrounds to have at least 2 in the room.
Remember you also need to be portable enough to move locations 5 times.
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Just a question:
What will the models be wearing? Is there a theme or set of themes?
I'm not sure how these events operate yet. :-)
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Let me know as I'm more than happy to travel light, just offering that's all.
Let me know what you need
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Clothing: It's optional for the models. ;)
Basically the models are free to bring a selection of clothes of their choosing.
As per the 3rd document: Well, the theme suggestions were: princess, carnival, retro, vogue or pin up. I didn't think gothic would work very well in bright daylight.
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What's wrong with gothic in bright daylight? I'm sure a contrast theme could be had ... in fact if we got enough light to knock out the daylight I'm sure a very interesting daylight gothic theme could be had ... hmm ...
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It sounds like we'll have to wing it on the day. I don't know what the models look like, what they'll be wearing, or what sort of mood and feel we'll aim to achieve.
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Using the inverse square law, we can completely blacken the background, and use moody lighting arrangements to bring a gothic-looking model "out of the shadows.
This sort of thing:
www.flickr.com/photos/bf737/2773737627/
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craig nye [deleted] says:
chikabelley: i'll bring my smaller light stands just in case. one if still ok, the other extends most of the way... they should be fine for in door use though.
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Well, we'll see what they turn up with.
Gotta to love the suspense. ;)
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Oh, if anyone has stepladders and can bring them, please do.
Like Psinewave, I'm choosing to take public transport for this one, so bringing extra equipment isn't an option for me.
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hi guys. can i come along? :)
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Another model dropped out. :(
As an indicative gear list ,if you have them, bring:
camera & lens - leave the 400 mm at home
All your strobes
All your triggers/receivers & SU 800
1-3 light stands & adaptors
1-4 umbrellas
gels, snoots, etc.
Marc Obfenda: Until the 2 other models confirm that they are coming the 'in' list is closed.
Please sign up with the online form to go on the backup list.
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How many models and groups do we look like having now? I've lost count :-/
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No kidding.
1 new one now. :) We have 7 confirmed and 2 semi-confirmed. If we end up with less, some groups will take turns in shooting themselves for a session.
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chika: let me know on Thursday/Friday if another/more models are required. I may be able to arrange one at short notice.
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SHADOWCAT/// [deleted] says:
CLOTHING:
i have designer garments.
i'll have a print out of what must be stated in each photograph containing her designs.
theres also a longer version of the green and purple dress and
possibliy a short version of the black if she makes it in time.
im also going to hire a costume.
link
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SHADOWCAT/// [deleted] says:
i can get models if needed.
how many?
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JeffChorus: I think another 1 or 2 would be nice.
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Amanda Lim photographer [deleted] says:
hiii! can't make it sorry.. :(
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EEEEEEK, who put me in charge of anything???
Oh well I suppose I can be responsible for one day at least...
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Ok, thanks Amanda.
Marc Obfenda. You're in too now. Emails being sent.
StrikingShots Photography you'll be fine. If it all works out you'll be with a couple of others who have some ideas.
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Hi Chika, I can come along if you have a spot for me.. The girlfrien decided she is going to visit Mum and Dad..
Yay...
I understand I am on the reserve list..
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SHADOWCAT/// [deleted] says:
couldnt afford a costume guys.
just gunna have to settle for the designer dresses.
:]
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No problem JC.
Weather permitting, little wind, sunny day, and depending on model numbers, some of the groups will have a real assignment as 1 of the rotations. There's a commuity bbq going on in the pyrmont town square. They are raisng awareness to start a community bank. They'd like a few photos of the event for publicity and records. I'm on the committee. You'd get free sausages!
It's about a 200 m walk down the road.
It'd be a good strobist challenge working in a real environment and with strobes and multiple people.
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Chikabelley, sign me up for the BBQ coverage, sounds right up my street...
Don't worry about who you put in a group with me, it'll be fine whatever happens. Thanks for arranging the whole thing.
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Likewise for the BBQ, i would be interested in working that spot.
A general question. Are zoom lenses generally more favoured than primes in these scenarios (small confinements) or does it boil down to personal choice/taste?
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Re prime vs. zoom, it comes down to personal preference.
I'm bringing only primes to this shoot.
Re the BBQ coverage, I'm not keen on that, and would personally rather stick to the planned shoot, esp. as this is my first Strobist meet.
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Fingers crosssed:
Saturday
Fine. Afternoon cloud.
City: Min: 9 Max: 20
West: Min: 2 Max: 21
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A model needs a lift from Strathfield... anyone heading out from that way? If you are and willing to give her a lift can you buzz me? 0432080065
Thanks,
Ed
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SHADOWCAT/// [deleted] says:
is everyone ready for tomorrow?
chikabelley, were you able to get ahold of the hair stylist?
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No, we don't have a hair stylist unless the one that said yes ages ago magically turns up! :(
We do have a MUA and enough models though. :)
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Hmm anyone want to do *my* makeup and maybe give me a pedi/manicure?
To hell with the photography, I'm in for the makeover...
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Latest weather forecast from the BOM:
Forecast for Saturday
Early fog in the west. A fine day with cloud increasing in the afternoon. Showers developing overnight. Light westerly winds tending moderate north to northeast in the afternoon.
Precis: Fine day. Showers overnight.
I think we'll be fine.
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Sorry, a bit late, but I can probably do that... I might give you a ring in half an hour or so...
edit: on second thoughts, run out of time. Can probably organize a lift _back_ to Strathfield though :)
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Thanks everyone for a great day. Ashley and crew thanks for organising once again.
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Please go here for post shoot discussion:
www.flickr.com/groups/aussiestrobists/discuss/72157607019...
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