This sample three-light setup uses AlienBees B800 Flash Units.



One B800 (shown in Alien Green) is used as a Main Light, softened with our SB3240 Large Softbox. This unit is set as the most powerful flash in the setup, positioned close to the subject at roughly a 45-degree angle.

The second B800 (shown in Mello Yello) is used as a Fill Light, to "fill in" the shadows cast by the main light. With our U48TWB Shoot-Thru Umbrella, this light is diffused as well to maintain an attractive, soft wash of light. The unit is positioned on the opposite side of the subject, also positioned roughly at a 45-degree angle. This light will be set with lower output - perhaps a 1:3 ratio with the main light.

The third B800 (shown in Martian Pink) is used as a Hair Light, with our UMF Mainframe and LMSNT Snoot to control the beam spread and direct the light strictly on the subject's hair. The hair light softly illuminates your subject's hair, to help separate it from the backdrop and give your subject a more real, 3-dimensional feel. This light is especially helpful when shooting dark-haired subjects on darker backdrops.

Using the three B800 units allows you to get a true "What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get" modeling preview, as you can set each unit's modeling lamp to the "track" setting and maintain the accurate preview despite output adjustments and various accessory use.

To connect your setup, you'll simply plug each flash unit into your standard Ac power source (or Vagabond system). You can then connect one flash unit to your camera with the provided sync cord, and allow the other units to fire simultaneously with their built-in slaves. You could also use the CyberSync Radio Remote Control System or LG4X Wired Remote to control triggering and/or output.