Breaking from the Line of Sight
I did today my first shoot with a new set of Pocket Wizards MiniTT1 + FlexTT5.
In a typical indoor shoot like the one today, the IR communication would mostly work in the basic setups until I start moving around, getting too close to the softbox(es) or trying more tricky angles. In the past I’d have to revert to previous "known to work" positions and resume from there.
E-TTL is great for me, as I like to change my lights to follow the poses of the model in front but in the past, I’ve seen many black frames from that technique, sometimes breaking the flow of the shoot and affecting my mood.
But as from today, all that has changed. The radio communication of the PW TT1/TT5 units got me in every corner and for the first time I didn’t have to worry about turning heads (580’s heads–that is) to follow my movements around. The only black frame today was from empty batteries! 
That was a great way to close the year.
A happy new year to all and great light in 2010.
-Gerard.
January 5th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I tried an experiment with glass and light like this a while back in London, but your outcome is much cooler ;)! Love the effect and light here.
(About your mail, I’ve send a reply to nospam200f8@gerardmaas.net, since my eye-on.net-profile doesn’t function properly).
All the best for the new year!
Take care, Mini
January 24th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
I like to read about your set ups, I can learn from it. Your pictures in the shower are fantastic !! I just bought a soft boix from Walser 60 x 60 for below 70 Euros and it works perfect !!!
guy - spain