Massachusetts, MA
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in
the New England region of the northeastern
United States. Most of its population of 6.4
million live in the Boston metropolitan area.
The eastern half of this relatively small state
is mostly urban and suburban.
The west is primarily rural, also with most of
its population in urban enclaves. Massachusetts
is the most populous of the six New England
states and ranks third in overall population
density among the 50 states.
Massachusetts has been a significant state in
American history. Plymouth, Massachusetts was
the second permanent English settlement in North
America.
Colonists from England founded many towns and
villages in the present-day territory of
Massachusetts very early in the nation's history
- in the 1620s and 1630s.
The Boston area became known as the "Cradle of
Liberty" for the ferment there which led to the
American Revolution and the independence of the
United States from Great Britain.
Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to
abolish slavery, and was a center of the
temperance movement and abolitionist activity in
the years leading to the American Civil War.
The state has contributed many prominent
politicians to national service, including the
Kennedy family.
Originally dependent on agriculture and trade
with Europe, Massachusetts was transformed into
a manufacturing center during the Industrial
Revolution.
Migration of factories to the lower-wage
southern states caused economic stagnation
during the first half of the 20th Century.
The Massachusetts economy was revived after
World War II, and today is prominent in higher
education, health care, and high technology.
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Studio Lighting Equipment - What You Should Know
by
Autumn Lockwood
With
so many types of lights and the infinite number of
setup combinations, studio lighting could be the
subject of a book. In fact, there are several books
dedicated to just that. However, if you want to
invest in studio lighting equipment, there are a few
important things that every photographer should
know. With a good set of base tools, you should be
able to adapt to most shooting situations and
subjects. Here's a breakdown on the most common
types of studio lighting:
Continuous Lighting
These are the sorts of lights you may associate with
movie production. Continuous light refers to light
that is constantly on compared to a flash that goes
on and off. Though this type of lighting uses a lot
more power and creates more heat, it's a great way
to have subtle lighting. Since you will be able to
see your lights interacting before you shoot, you'll
have a much better idea of what the photograph is
going to look like.
You
can pick up a simple kit for continuous lighting
online for a pretty reasonable price.Most photo
stores on the web have a section dedicated to studio
lighting equipment, so from there it's mostly an
issue of what you're willing to spend. Look for a
flash kit that has light stands, light fixtures,
bulbs and a reflective umbrella. Continuous light
can be provided by halogen, fluorescent and tungsten
light bulbs. There is no one "better" bulb as your
taste and tone will dictate your choice.
Studio Flash
As
you may have guessed, this bracket of studio
lighting equipment is dedicated to setups that
utilize a flash (often seen in fashion shoots).
Flash setups are low on power consumption and even
lower in terms of heat generation, and are usually
the best option when shooting human subjects for
extended periods of time. You can get flashes in
either moonlights or flash systems. Moonlights
require only syncing to the camera while power-pack
flash systems will have a central power point to
which the flash heads connect.
Similar to continuous lighting, there are plenty of
ready-made flash kits available for the choosing. Be
sure they have lighting stands, umbrellas, modeling
lamps (these allow you to preview your lighting) and
the sync cords required to ensure your flashes fire
at the right time. The easiest flash to use are
flashes with sensors as they fire with your camera
but they are more expensive.
It's
worth noting that combining these two studio
lighting methods is one of your strongest options.
This will allow you infinite flexibility in your
shooting process and ensure that no matter what
subject or style is required, you'll be up to the
task. With starter kits starting as low as $50, you
should be able to get some decent studio lighting
equipment at a low initial investment.
About the Author
Autumn Lockwood is a writer for Your Picture Frames.
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