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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
When
is the Studio available?
The studio is available for rent from 8am to 10pm
7 days a week.
How do I make or schedule an appointment
to rent the studio?
Appointments can be made via email
info@artisteditionstudio.com or via telephone
505-325-9164. If you wish to make an appointment
by telephone please leave a message, as we are
only available to answer calls during scheduled
studio appointments. We check messages and email
throughout the day.
I’m interested in renting the
studio, but have little or no experience with
studio lighting.
Little to no experience with lighting is not a
problem. We recommend using the Hot Light
lighting system. This type of lighting only
requires a white balance adjustment on your
camera or the use of indoor film with film
cameras (with black and white film no adjustment
is needed.) In-Camera TTL metering works with
this type of system, as well as spot or incident
metering. With Hot Lights the photographer is
able to see exactly how the lighting interacts
with the subject. The system is user friendly,
and is by far the most popular lighting system.
Assistance with lighting is also available at no
cost, if needed.
What type of lighting is available?
Artist Edition Studio offers two types of
professional lighting systems – Hot Lights,
and Monolight Strobes. The Hot Light system is
comprised of various Smith-Victor Lights –
from 250 to 600watts. The Monolights Strobes are
primarily Photogenic StudioMax Monolights. These
lights vary from 100 watt/seconds to 320
watt/seconds of power – a total of over 1300
watt/seconds is available.
What is a Hot Light?
A Hot Light is tungsten based light. These lights
are similar to indoor tungsten or incandescent
bulbs, but much brighter (with higher wattages)
and a specific color temperature designed
specifically for photography. These lights
operate in the 3200 Kelvin lighting temperature
range.
What is color temperature?
Photographic equipment sees lighting differently
from that of the human eye. Differing light
sources are made up of different color
temperatures. Color temperatures are based on a
Kelvin scale.
What is white balance, and why should I
adjust it?
Because the camera records light as it sees it
– the color temperature of the lighting
source will have an effect on the photograph.
Most digital cameras are programmed to compensate
for daylight/sunlight color temperature around
5000K, just as different types of color film are
balanced for either indoor or outdoor use.
Tungsten/Incandescent light sources are higher in
the red portion of the color spectrum - adding a
warm red or orange color cast to the photograph.
Fluorescent lighting is higher in color
temperature – often adding a cooler bluish
or green cast. White balance adjustments allow
the camera to compensate for the color cast
associated with different light sources,
eliminating the color cast. Flash lighting is
usually balanced to the daylight color spectrum.
What is a Monolight Strobe?
A monolight strobe is a self contained
strobe/flash unit.
What is the benefit of an umbrella or
softbox?
One basic principle in lighting is that the
larger the light source, the softer the
transition between light and dark areas. Both
Umbrellas, and Softboxes modify the output of the
light – making it larger and softer on the
subject.
Can I bring my own props?
Yes. Feel free to bring your own props – we
do not have props available for shoots.
Can I use the studio for my photography
business?
Yes. The studio is the perfect place for
photography businesses to have all of the
advantages of a professional studio –
without the overhead.
What is Muslin?
Muslin is a type of large fabric backdrop of
varying colors. We have the following 10ftx20ft
Muslin available – antique gray, blue/white,
brown/green, and black.
Do you have other types of Backdrops
available?
We also offer Seamless Paper backdrops at
additional cost. The basic rate for paper is $15
per color per session, with an additional $3.50
per foot if damaged. We currently stock only
black or white seamless paper.
What adjustments do I need to make to my
digital camera when using Hot Lights?
With hot lights, only the white balance would
need to be adjusted.
What adjustments do I need to make to my
digital camera when using Monolight Strobes?
Strobes require three primary adjustments for
proper exposure – the ISO, the Sync Speed,
and the Aperture. These adjustments typically
require manual mode camera operation. Other
adjustments may be required depending on your
camera type – please check the manual that
came with your camera. A means of firing the
strobes is also required – cameras with hot
shoes can be fitted with a hot shoe terminal
adapter – available at the studio, if
needed. On-Camera flash may also trigger the
strobes via slaves, each strobe at the studio has
a built in slave, but check your manual as to how
to properly use this method – as it varies
by camera, and by brand. We do not offer or
support radio slaves or transmitters.
How do I calculate exposure with Hot
Lights?
Exposure can be calculated through In-camera TTL
metering. Automatic settings of Digital and Film
cameras can also be used, as well as incident and
spot metering.
How do I calculate exposure with
Monolight Strobes?
Exposure calculation with strobe lighting is a
little more involved. The most efficient method
is the use of a Flash Meter. The flash meter will
calculate the correct exposure /aperture based on
the ISO, and Sync Speed of your camera. Exposure
can also be calculated via mathematical equations
based on the Guide Numbers of each strobe unit.
The Guide Numbers (for each light) and formulas
are posted at the studio. We have Flash Meters
available at the studio, if needed.
Is the studio private?
Yes. The studio area, changing room, and restroom
are all private and separate from the office and
gallery portion of the building.
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