xii CONTENTS
Using an Opaque White Background 229
Light the Subject from Above 230
Use a Gobo above the Subject 230
Add Dimension 232
Using a Translucent White Background 233
Using a Mirror Background 236
In Any Case, Keep the Background Small 238
Black-on-Black 238
Exposing Black-on-Black Scenes 239
Lighting Black-on-Black Scenes 239
Subject and Background 240
Using an Opaque Black Background 242
Using a Glossy Black Surface 244
Keeping the Subject away from the Background 245
Histograms 246
Preventing Problems 248
Overmanipulation 250
Curves 251
New Principles 252
10 Working on Location
e Lights We Use 255
Heavy-Duty Portable Strobes 256
“Hot-Shoe” Flashes 256
LED Panels