KOI STUDIO GUIDE
Natural light and flash lights in the studio. Which way to choose? Mood
· By Koi Studio Chiang Mai
Short answer
Natural light provides a soft and natural atmosphere, but changes with time and weather, while flash lights better control direction, brightness, and consistency. Portrait work Lifestyle may start with natural light, while products and campaigns that require constant color are better suited to studio lighting.
Advantages and limitations of natural light
Window lighting provides a transition of soft shadows and creates an easy atmosphere. Suitable for portraits, lifestyle and fashion, but the direction and intensity change throughout the day. Therefore, the shooting time must be set and there is a plan when the clouds or rain change.
Advantages and limitations of flash lights
Flash stops movement, provides high light output, and is highly reproducible. Suitable for Beauty and fashion products, but requires time-setting, and operators must understand. Modifier, Ratio, and Sync with the camera
Choose from the types of work
- Portrait Lifestyle: Natural or mixed light Reflector
- E-commerce products: Flash for consistency
- Animated fashion: High-power flash
- Video and Life: Continuous Lighting
- Hours of work: Artificial lighting to control Continuity
Mix of lighting logically
Set natural light to Base, then add a flash or continuous light to control the face and background. Check White Balance, keep colors from beating each other, and shoot a Reference before every set change.
Frequently asked questions
Can I shoot with only natural light?
transmission if the timing and weather conditions are ideal, but there should be a reflector or backup light
Flash can be used to take video?
No, because the flash is only bright for a short period of time, the video requires continuous lighting.
Which lighting gives the product a more accurate color?
Controllable and high color fidelity lights with White Balance and Color Reference are more consistent than