I need some flash advice...

[surapon]

A= MONO-POD
B= CUSTOM BRACKET FOLDING " T"
C= RPS STUDIO, MODEL RS-03102 MULTI-FLASHES HOLDER.
D= HARDWARE CRAMP.
E= DETACHABLE BASE AND HOTSHOE MOUNTED.
F= CANON FLASH 580 EX II
G= GRASLON 4100F, FLASH MODIFIER--MAIN LIGHT = BIG SOFT LIGHT WITH MINIMUM SHADE AND SHADOW.
H= PHOTTIX ODIN, TTL + TTL ii FLASH CONTROLER/ WIRELESS TRANSMITTER FOR 3 GROUPS 12 FLASHES.
I= PHOTTIX ODIN- TTL + TTL-ii FLASHES RECEIVERS.
J= CANON FLASH 580 EX.
K= STO-FEN OMNI-BOUNCE( diy MODIFY) FOR CATCH LIGHT AT EYES OF MODELS.
L= CANON 5D MK II AND CANON LENS EF 24-70 MM. F/ 2.8 L USM.
M= CANON OFF-CAMERA SHOE CORD TO LINK CAMERA AND PHOTTIX ODIN TRANSMITTER

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0304434791/accessory-review-phottix-odin-ttl-flash-trigger-for-canon-

I tried something like our friend Surapon, but people were scared when I approached ... Now, try to control myself and keep things simple. ??? Considering the need to illuminate large areas, changing direction every photo, thing more "discreet" as possible is an assistant who holds a second flash super powerful, and points to where I have them. :

Yes, Sir, Dear ajfotofilmagem.
Special, I am Asian/ Thai/ American---And When I carry this Rig, The First thing that all of them Think, I am the Owner of Chinese Restaurant and Crazy Photographer. Yes, I just Have Super FUN to watch them to look at me as the crazy guy---------Ha, Ha, Ha. Yes, I try 4 Men Team, 1 = me, Main photographer, the second man as support photographer shoot far away ( Left Side or Right side of me), the third one , to carry the Flash with Graslon 4100F on the Pole on 45 degree , Left or Right side of the subject, and the 4 th. man carry the Flash + Rogue Grid (16/ 25/ 45 Degree Honeycomb grids), to provide Hair light and shoulder light from the back of the subject at 10 feet high.----Yes, It is a great Light most of the Time, But I hate to tell and yell at the 2 lightsmen, to move to the best location( Yes, They not want to move them self in to the Pond-Where the best Light for the subjects----Ha, Ha, Ha )---Yes, I try two times and I give up----Ha, Ha, Ha.
Nice to talk to you, Sir.
Surapon

I think we need some very obedient robots that read our thoughts and position lights in the exact place. It may seem strange, but I like continuous lighting (led) to see where my assistant pointed out the light. :

Yes, Sir, Dear ajfotofilmagem.
I have try my 2- 160 LED light on the Poles( Monopod) carry by 2 staffs, But It not work for me in wedding / Party---Because When we move the Light to their spot---every one in that group look at the photographer and the Lightsmen--and stop talking, stop actions as natural ---just look at us in 3 direction--cameras, Lights---And the final Photos are look very strange.
Yes, I try.
Thanks you , Sir.
Surapon

 

[privatebydesign]

I have been trying to remember this link for days. It seems there is always somebody somewhere crazier...........

http://www.visualnews.com/2011/06/29/a-one-man-mobile-studio-at-burning-man/

On YouTube too.

Human Light Suit: Burning Man 2010

 

[verysimplejason]

A= MONO-POD
B= CUSTOM BRACKET FOLDING " T"
C= RPS STUDIO, MODEL RS-03102 MULTI-FLASHES HOLDER.
D= HARDWARE CRAMP.
E= DETACHABLE BASE AND HOTSHOE MOUNTED.
F= CANON FLASH 580 EX II
G= GRASLON 4100F, FLASH MODIFIER--MAIN LIGHT = BIG SOFT LIGHT WITH MINIMUM SHADE AND SHADOW.
H= PHOTTIX ODIN, TTL + TTL ii FLASH CONTROLER/ WIRELESS TRANSMITTER FOR 3 GROUPS 12 FLASHES.
I= PHOTTIX ODIN- TTL + TTL-ii FLASHES RECEIVERS.
J= CANON FLASH 580 EX.
K= STO-FEN OMNI-BOUNCE( diy MODIFY) FOR CATCH LIGHT AT EYES OF MODELS.
L= CANON 5D MK II AND CANON LENS EF 24-70 MM. F/ 2.8 L USM.
M= CANON OFF-CAMERA SHOE CORD TO LINK CAMERA AND PHOTTIX ODIN TRANSMITTER

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0304434791/accessory-review-phottix-odin-ttl-flash-trigger-for-canon-

Awesome! but geeky...