Quote (Verdena @ Oct 19 2010 08:09am)
Yeah i'd like to build a little photographic studio(just the basic stuff), don't wanna spend much, what should i get?
Iso opinions and links 8D
Digital:
You need a backdrop with a neutral color - White, Black, Brown, Gray etc - something you can use as a standard. We don't want to use the 80's flowery field backgrounds, and time changes fads and tastes. White allows some interesting post-processing play.
You need something to hold the backdrop- consider portable or static holds, depending on your business model.
You obviously need flash units (or strobes) (since model lights are expensive as the technology gets brighter). I suggest you either diffuse them or reflect them on umbrellas. If strobing, consider the eventual replacement of the globes.
You need something to hold the flash units - most umbrella kits come with stands, although cheap ones are very flimsy and may fall.
You obviously need extension chords, a surge protector, duct tape or something to hold the backdrop down (if portable) - clips work.
Wireless adaptors (since wired studio portraits are annoying)
Other things to consider:
if your backdrop doesn't extend to the floor, consider what you'll be putting as a floor color. If it's a home-based studio, the carpet may not be the best color. Tile may reflect flash in strange ways.
A tripod.
Fill lights
All I can think of for now.
Amazon sells some cheap studio kits with most of this stuff.