Strobe

Also known as studio flash, strobe light, flash. Category: Lighting and optics

A strobe is a studio flash unit that emits a very short, intense burst of light synchronised with the camera shutter. Its high output allows small apertures for deep depth of field, and its short flash duration freezes movement.

How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot supports strobes from Broncolor (Siros S series), FOMEI (Digital Pro X series) and Profoto, controlled from PhotoRobot Controls including energy, cell sensors, modelling light and power. PhotoRobot recommends strobes for larger objects, where LED intensity is insufficient, and they make Fast Spin possible by freezing the rotating product.

See on photorobot.com

  • Flash duration: How long a flash burst lasts; a very short flash freezes a moving subject sharply.
  • Continuous light: Lighting that stays on constantly, typically LED, so the effect is visible before shooting.
  • Modelling light: A continuous lamp built into a strobe that previews where the flash light will fall.
  • Fast Spin: PhotoRobot capture mode that photographs during continuous turntable rotation instead of stopping at each angle.
  • DMX: A standard control protocol for lighting, used to set the intensity and colour of lights remotely.

Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 70 pages of photorobot.com. The 20 most relevant:

  1. FOMEI Digital Pro X Studio Flash - PhotoRobot User Guide (Manual)
    …describes the main components and operation instructions for the FOMEI Digital Pro X studio flashes.
  2. PhotoRobot CASE 850 Portable Studio User Guide (Manual)
    PhotoRobot Controls provides controls over the robots, cameras and strobes; edits the photographs in real time during the sequence; renders special techniques such as automated cut-out; chromakey…
  3. Studio Lighting Overview for PhotoRobot Systems (Manual)
    Find the choices for continuous, strobe, and DMX-controlled lighting from Broncolor, FOMEI, and Profoto.
  4. Jewelry Photography - Behind the Scenes Production (Blog)
    These include strobes from FOMEI and Broncolor, and any type of LED lights with DMX support.
  5. Guide to Attaining the Perfect Lighting for 360 Product Photography (Blog)
    At PhotoRobot, we use strobe lighting and LED panel lights to attain the perfect lighting from all angles for 360 product photography.
  6. Setting up a PhotoRobot Workspace - Support Manual (Manual)
    Light systems compatible with PhotoRobot include two types of lights: strobe lights from FOMEI and Broncolor, or any LED lights with DMX support.
  7. Effective Equipment for 360 Spin Photography (Blog)
    With PhotoRobot, this is accomplished by a combination of strobe lighting and LED panel lights.
  8. Mastering Product Photography: Shoes and Footwear (Blog)
    The pinpoint triggering of the cameras and the strobes, along with the rotating table allow precise image capturing in short time.
  9. eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production (Blog)
    However, you do need to ensure you have adequate power for the combination of strobes, cameras, and a workstation computer.
  10. Photo Studio Automation - A Buyer’s Guide by PhotoRobot (Blog)
    We support Profoto strobes, as well as FOMEI and Broncolor, and any LED lights with DMX control (like RotoLight, ARRI Lighting and others).
  11. PhotoRobot Celebrates 20 Years in Automated Photography Innovation (Blog)
    Thanks to the use of powerful Broncolor strobes, PhotoRobot signature turntables are able to capture these outputs often without ever stopping object rotation.
  12. About PhotoRobot - Company History & Documentation (Manual)
    FOMEI: Stobes, LED (2004 - Present) Broncolor Siros: Strobes (2004 - Present) RotoLight: LED (2004 - Present) DMX Standard Compatible Lights: LED (2016 - Present) Profoto D2: Strobes (2016 - Present)…
  13. Getting Started - A PhotoRobot User Support Manual (Manual)
    These include two types of lights: strobe lights from FOMEI and Broncolor, and any type of LED lights with DMX support.
  14. PhotoRobot Touch - iPhone App User Manual (Manual)
    Note: It is not possible to synchronize iPhone cameras to strobe lighting.
  15. Troubleshooting with PhotoRobot - User Support Manual (Manual)
    When the lighting does not remain consistent between frames with strobe lights, try reducing the speed of the robot.
  16. Packshot Photography - What is it, and How to Produce It (Blog)
    Photographers can automate camera elevation & swing, turntable rotation, image capture, light intensity, strobes, post-production and even publishing.
  17. How PhotoRobot Fast Shot Mode Accelerates Capture (Video)
    Fast Shot Mode enables precise synchronization of the powerful strobes with camera triggering to prevent motion blur of the object.
  18. PhotoRobot Workflow Demonstration - Video Recap (Video)
    06:22* Software integration of cameras, camera settings, lights, strobes, DMX lights, and post production means it often requires only one click to run entire photography sequences.
  19. Professional Tips for Footwear Product Photography (Tutorial)
    PhotoRobot supports two types of lights: strobes from FOMEI and Broncolor, and any type of LED lights with DMX support.
  20. 360° Product Photography - Content Formats and Production (Blog)
    Control software then automates many processes, from product rotation on a turntable, to triggering strobes & cameras.

…and 50 more pages.

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