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Flash techniques
Tecniche lampo
Técnicas de destello
The light bounced off the reflecting surfaces produces a soft
and uniform illumination of the subject. The reflecting surface
must be white or have a neutral colour, and it must not be
structured, e.g. wooden beams in a ceiling as these might
cause shadows. For colour effects just select the reflective sur-
face in the desired colour.
Take into account that the maximum flash range is
considerably diminished when bouncing the flash. The
following rule of thumb will help you determine the
maximum flash range for a room of normal height:
guide number
Maximum flash range = –––––––––––––––––––––––––
(flash-to-subject distance x 2)
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