Single flash experimentation
This is the first time we’ve used external flashes. I found it harder simply because people definitely tend to “shy” away from the camera a Lot more with a flash. Nevertheless, I like the honest emotion conveyed in my subject where she is very focused on practicing the marimba.
MU Freshman Abby Rehard practices marimba in a practice room of Loeb Hall. Rehard tries to practice anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour everyday. Last weekend she competed at a percussion competition in Lebanon, MO with other MU percussionists in an ensemble, as well as a solo piece. Rehard is currently an undeclared major, but is seriously considering a degree in Percussion Performance.
To create a large light source, I bounced the flash off of the ceiling. This also avoided unwanted shadows.
Lighting diagram indicates external flash removed from on top of the camera and directed towards the ceiling.
As for the Missourian, I am extremely proud of an article I wrote during my breaking news desk shift this past Monday. A famous jazz bassist, Rufus Reid, came to Columbia to conduct master classes and to perform with his new group, The Rufus Reid Trio. Reporting on his master class with the Hickman High School jazz band was a big treat. It was right up my alley with being a flute player of 10 years. My story ran as the front page centerpiece in Tuesday’s issue.
