If you are going to use strobe, I suggest finding a pro shop
and renting a serious unit, something like a 4800ws pack
with 4 heads. You aim the heads so they overlap in the
center of the dome but the edges only are lit by one or two
heads. You should use a Polaroid to check and adjust the
lighting before making the serious exposures.
Of course, if you are not getting paid at least expenses
this will take quite a lot of out-of-pocket money, maybe
more than you want to spend. However, if you are doing this
for pay, you will want professional results.
--Tom
Patrick Genovese wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I need advice on how to go about taking a rather tricky shot.
>
> The subject is the inside of a church dome with an exquisite pattern on the
> inside.
>
> Here are some problems/challenges that I face.
>
> The place is huge (approx 50 meters from the church floor to the dome's
> apex).
>
> The interior lighting is very problematic, a mxture ot tungsten and
> flourescent ligting of various types.
>
> I Want the shot to be symmetrical to enphasise the symmetry of the pattern.
> The problem with this is that there is a big silver chandelier hanging from
> a chain presicely in the center. To work around this I have arranged to
> do the shoot when the chandelier is removed for cleaning in preparation for
> the village feast.
>
> I need to use slow film to permit a decent enlargement.
>
> Natural lighting is somewhat uneven.
>
> My flash setup is one AF500FTZ plus I can borrow 2 METZ CT60s
>
> I was thinking of a bulb exposure in total darkness and using multiple
> flash bursts to illuminate the interior.
>
> Suggestions please! This shoot will happen between now and August 6, the
> next chance for a re-shoot will be next year so I'd like to get it right
> first time!
>
> Rgds
>
> Patrick
>
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