DEC: RFD GTG Studio Meet (feeler)

[lz7j]

As mentioned during the last meet-up, I'm planning on hosting a workshop for the community sometime in early December or mid-January. The studio space I'm planning on booking is http://studio204.ca - the cost per person is $10 to cover the rental of the studio. I'm also bringing in experienced models (3 for sure) and a MUA. The plan is to set-up 2-3 shooting stations with various lighting set-ups.

I'd like to get an idea on who'd be down for this and hopefully we can set a definitive date/time for this shoot.

[ldam]

Count me in!

[CSAgent]

I'd be down depending on the day and time. Also, sent you a PM in case for more selection of models. Highly recommend the first two.

[Lulz]

I am in if it's not Wednesday/Friday.
I would be really happy to pick up more of your tips!

[xtracrispy123]

count me in :)

[sfu_engineer]

I'd come play.

[cy]

Depends on which day, if I am off, count me in Nikko!

[gotak]

Yep! Count me in :) depending on day as well. If can get a few day's notice I will be there for sure.

[zero_2003]

I am in!

[kay188]

I'm in. :)

[rayt-]

Would love to come, but depending on the day as well. Thanks for organizing all these meets and sorry I couldn't make it yesterday. :P

[lz7j]

So a weekday 6-9pm is good for everyone?
Or we can do a weekend morning (10-1)?

[N_Raged]

Nice, a strobist meet. I'm down depending on my availability.

[kay188]

Weekday time looks good.

In my opinion, on a weekend, you can get more done, but people might not be available as the "pro's" might have engagements and weddings to shoot. ;)

[sfu_engineer]

I suggest weekday. My weekends are for work and sometimes play.

[Yohan]

I'd be interested as well.

[CSAgent]

So a weekday 6-9pm is good for everyone?
Or we can do a weekend morning (10-1)?

6-9pm on a Thursday like last time would be good.

[Kaitlyn]

Count me almost certainly in as long as it's not during mon-fri, 9-5 work hours :)

Looking forward to it!

[Invasionmix]

I would like to finally come to one of these to check it out :D

I would like a weekend morning :D

[CSAgent]

I would like to finally come to one of these to check it out :D

I would like a weekend morning :D

You can't even wake up before 10 with all the crazy stuff you do on Fri. nights! :razz:

[twilight_samurai]

I'd be interested in this as well! I saw the thread for the previous GTG too late.. would have loved to come out for that. I noticed that only Canon and Nikon were represented that night.. hopefully my Pentax will be allowed. :cheesygri

[Elisha]

I'm interested but I won't know my work schedule till about 3 weeks or so in advance.

[baymoe]

Count me in as well!

[ldam]

I like weekday evenings as well, but am willing to take a day off work if it's during the day.

Just curious - with the amount of people interested, how would it work? Nikko mentioned a workshop format. Would we all huddle around and fire off shots simultaneously or take turns, or something else?

[neltron3030]

Definitely down as well. Would be nice to set something up so that the different stations have people with similar triggers...so that they can all talk....

[lz7j]

Definitely down as well. Would be nice to set something up so that the different stations have people with similar triggers...so that they can all talk....

Most studio strobes will have an optical trigger. You won't need additional triggers.

[neltron3030]

Glorious!

[hazman]

I would be in for this too, but depends on timing and the specific date.

[stuff352]

I will be there as long as it after 4:00 pm on a weekday

[legendofxix]

Most studio strobes will have an optical trigger. You won't need additional triggers.
Depending on the studio (from what I read, this one has them) some have pocket wizards you can use.

[lz7j]

I'm booking the space for Thursday, December 3rd (6-9pm) tomorrow.
I'll update this thread when I get more details.

[kay188]

Depending on the studio (from what I read, this one has them) some have pocket wizards you can use.

Yeah. Depending on the studio.

I've used ProFoto studios. They come with an optional receiver in the power pack.

They're receivers for use with Pocket Wizards.

[cuecas_red]

I'd be interested...is this for newbies too?

[kay188]

I'd be interested...is this for newbies too?

Everyone is welcome. You come for fun or to learn a thing or two! :)

[cy]

I'd be interested...is this for newbies too?


Everyone is welcome. You come for fun or to learn a thing or two! :)

Not trying to be mean, but I think there's a restricted number of people this time since it's a reserved location. I could be wrong, but I would wait for more details from Nikko before reassuring people for avaliability! :)


I am off on the week of Dec 3rd (I get a week off every month), perhaps for those that are interested, we can do some street shooting in the area before heading to the studio for the evening? ;)

[kay188]

Not trying to be mean, but I think there's a restricted number of people this time since it's a reserved location. I could be wrong, but I would wait for more details from Nikko before reassuring people for avaliability! :)


I am off on the week of Dec 3rd (I get a week off every month), perhaps for those that are interested, we can do some street shooting in the area before heading to the studio for the evening? ;)

Right, closed studio. Makes sense that it can't hold like 100 people..

Ooo that reminds me, i'm away Dec the 17th and back the 23rd.
So early Dec is good!

[cuecas_red]

Not trying to be mean, but I think there's a restricted number of people this time since it's a reserved location. I could be wrong, but I would wait for more details from Nikko before reassuring people for avaliability! :)


I am off on the week of Dec 3rd (I get a week off every month), perhaps for those that are interested, we can do some street shooting in the area before heading to the studio for the evening? ;)

thanks for the info...I'd still be interested if there is room.

[bpopd]

This sounds really fun!!!

[eltonkk]

I am off on the week of Dec 3rd (I get a week off every month), perhaps for those that are interested, we can do some street shooting in the area before heading to the studio for the evening? ;)

Count me in, I'd go wherever you go since you know I'm a shy person xD.

[hazman]

I'm booking the space for Thursday, December 3rd (6-9pm) tomorrow.

I'm out for that night, it is the night of the Bills v Jets game at the Rogers Centre.

Parking will be at a significant premium that night, but shooting on the street might be lots of fun!

[KorruptioN]

Wow, lots of interest here! I'm interested.

[cy]

Count me in, I'd go wherever you go since you know I'm a shy person xD.

Sure Elton.

Perhaps I might host a separate event in a new thread and not steer the topic away from this.


Wow, lots of interest here! I'm interested.

Last time we checked, only gear heads (Canon and Nikon) are allowed to come to the meets.





Just joking, looking forward to see you there! :)

[KorruptioN]

Last time we checked, only gear heads (Canon and Nikon) are allowed to come to the meets.

Just joking, looking forward to see you there! :)

Glad you're letting me manage the guest list :twisted:

:)

[sabesh]

I'm booking the space for Thursday, December 3rd (6-9pm) tomorrow.
I'll update this thread when I get more details.

Sounds good to me!

[KENNETHK]

I would be interested to join as well. This sounds like fun.

[bpopd]

Count me in!

[lz7j]

Update:

The studio is in a middle of a move (to Dundas/Ossington) and there's a possible chance that they might not have the old studio in December. The grand opening for the new studio is January 1st (/w 17 foot ceilings vs. 9).

The maximum it can accommodate is 10-12 photographers (3 shooting stations, 5 if shooting intimately).

I'm thinking of moving it at the end of November (possibly Nov 25 ~ will have to check /w the models) or post-pone it till the New Year.

What do you guys think?

[Kaitlyn]

Update:

The studio is in a middle of a move (to Dundas/Ossington) and there's a possible chance that they might not have the old studio in December. The grand opening for the new studio is January 1st (/w 17 foot ceilings vs. 9).

The maximum it can accommodate is 10-12 photographers (3 shooting stations, 5 if shooting intimately).

I'm thinking of moving it at the end of November (possibly Nov 25 ~ will have to check /w the models) or post-pone it till the New Year.

What do you guys think?

I vote sooner rather than later.

P.S. November 25th is RedFlagDeals.com's anniversary :)

Edit: After new years might not be so bad.. I might have my L lens by then... :)

[lz7j]

P.S. November 25th is RedFlagDeals.com's anniversary :)

And this equates to more swag?
Maybe I'm pushing my luck, but sweaters would be nice to keep us warm during the winter months. :cheesygri

[Kaitlyn]

And this equates to more swag?
Maybe I'm pushing my luck, but sweaters would be nice to keep us warm during the winter months. :cheesygri

I give you a shirt and you don't even put it on :(. Right into your bag... I feel so hurt!

[neltron3030]

I like the 25th...but can also wait till the new year!

[Lulz]

I am up for late November, as long as it's not Wednesday or Friday.

[CSAgent]

November 25th's is my anniversary with the gf. There's a good chance I won't be able to make it if it's on that date.

[lz7j]

I give you a shirt and you don't even put it on :(. Right into your bag... I feel so hurt!

what are you talking about? I'm wearing it right now! I put it in my bag 'cause I didn't want it to get dirty.

ok, ok - everyone that has an rfd shirt has to wear it at this event.
how's that? lol

[lz7j]

November 25th's is my anniversary with the gf. There's a good chance I won't be able to make it if it's on that date.

I plan on bringing the better half to this event. We need a nice 'Walmart studio portrait' picture of us. lol

[kay188]

I give you a shirt and you don't even put it on :(. Right into your bag... I feel so hurt!

Made me laugh out loud. :cheesygri


New years seem good.
Bigger space, so more people can split up and get more chances with the studio?

[Yohan]

I'm good with either option

[lz7j]

I just got off the phone with one of the models. She's unable to make it.

I'll be rescheduling this meet until the New Year.
For the time being, I'm holding another outdoor strobist meet this weekend.

[Kaitlyn]

For the time being, I'm holding another outdoor strobist meet this weekend.

My "best" lowlight 50mm and lack of flash equipment would like you to know they do not like you.

:)

[lz7j]

My "best" lowlight 50mm and lack of flash equipment would like you to know they do not like you.

:)

all you have to do is buy triggers!
I have a cheap vivitar 283 you can use off-camera, cheap!

[cy]

My "best" lowlight 50mm and lack of flash equipment would like you to know they do not like you.

:)

I might be hosting a day time outdoor shoot on the week of Nov 30 - Dec 06, I think your lenses will like that better ;)

[Kaitlyn]

I might be hosting a day time outdoor shoot on the week of Nov 30 - Dec 06, I think your lenses will like that better ;)

natural light all the way! :p

[kay188]

I'll be rescheduling this meet until the New Year.
For the time being, I'm holding another outdoor strobist meet this weekend.


I might be hosting a day time outdoor shoot on the week of Nov 30 - Dec 06, I think your lenses will like that better ;)

I'm good either way.

Yes yes. Natural light is where most of us non strobists shine most. ;)

[bpopd]

all you have to do is buy triggers!
I have a cheap vivitar 283 you can use off-camera, cheap!

man, whats a good alternative to pocket wizards???

[lz7j]

man, whats a good alternative to pocket wizards???

cybersync from alienbees...
I'm not sure about those ebay triggers... I personally would not use them for paid/important gigs

[kay188]

man, whats a good alternative to pocket wizards???

Ebay triggers.

I've been wanting these for a while.
I like the low profile rather than the Cactus V2's large receiver.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25931

[cy]

Ebay triggers.

I've been wanting these for a while.
I like the low profile rather than the Cactus V2's large receiver.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25931

Didn't Neil had a pair when he came for the meet that night? The flash fired only 3 out of 8 tries of something... :cheesygri

[kay188]

Didn't Neil had a pair when he came for the meet that night? The flash fired only 3 out of 8 tries of something... :cheesygri

LOL, Yeah he did. I believe he got the bad ones. :)

Mine, which take on the Cactus V2 design under a different name, have been good so far!

Was misfiring the other day right in front of the camera, then realized the batteries were low on juice!

The CTR-301P have had great reviews. :-0

[gotak]

one day and so many post. I think it's good it's new year cause they screwed up some lab schedule and now we are looking like we'll be doing our work week of 25th graveyard shift :P. Lovely planning by the PMs.

[lz7j]

Didn't Neil had a pair when he came for the meet that night? The flash fired only 3 out of 8 tries of something... :cheesygri

One of my pocket wizards was acting up that night, too. The batteries were dead - mind you, they were the original AA batt's I got with them 2 years ago! I've seen a couple of threads regarding those ebay triggers where the buyers received the product /w dead batteries.

There's numerous solid reviews surrounding the cybersync's. They're a very good compromise to the pw's.


For the peace of mind while in a job, you have to pay for reliability (you do get what you pay for). There's nothing worse than gear working against you. This is what tipped me over to the Darkside :cheesygri

[neltron3030]

Mine were working fine...initially it wasn't firing because the batteries in the flash were dead!

Best $20 ever!

[cy]

Mine were working fine...initially it wasn't firing because the batteries in the flash were dead!

Best $20 ever!

I think I'll give these a try, nothing to lose with $20 bucks!


One of my pocket wizards was acting up that night, too. The batteries were dead - mind you, they were the original AA batt's I got with them 2 years ago! I've seen a couple of threads regarding those ebay triggers where the buyers received the product /w dead batteries.

There's numerous solid reviews surrounding the cybersync's. They're a very good compromise to the pw's.


For the peace of mind while in a job, you have to pay for reliability (you do get what you pay for). There's nothing worse than gear working against you. This is what tipped me over to the Darkside :cheesygri


.....and if that fails, I'll go for the cybersync before the pw. They are more aligned with my budget compare to the pw :)

In the worst case, I guess i'll reach for the PW's.

[GunnerX]

Any more spots available? I'm starting to put together a small studio in my basement for family stuff and would definitely like to get some tips.

[N_Raged]

I'm starting to put together a small studio in my basement for family stuff and would definitely like to get some tips.
mmm seamless
http://www.zarias.com/?p=71

[GunnerX]

mmm seamless
http://www.zarias.com/?p=71

mmm nice! Thanks for that link, very useful. I'm probably going to start finishing the basement this winter so I will be including a studio setup somewhere in there. :D

[sabesh]

An eBay trigger review (2005):

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29590

Sammy.

[gqdave]

im in:)