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My current apartment has no south windows. The previous unit had none east. Before that, no north. Before that, no south or north windows. "Just" fixing some p

My current apartment has no south windows. The previous unit had none east. Before that, no north. Before that, no south or north windows. "Just" fixing some problems can be a luxury.

logifail 4y ago
> "Just" fixing some problems can be a luxury It really needn't be. (Proper) photographers have been dealing with these very same issues for longer than we've all been worrying about how we look on Zoom. Window Light: The Biggest, Bestest Softbox You Already Own: "Let’s say your windows are west-facing and you want to shoot in the afternoon. And you’re really terrified of hard light. Keep thinking of your window as a softbox. You just need what they refer to in film production as a “silk”. The same material (ripstop nylon) that is found on the front of most softboxes can be placed in front of your window to turn hard, late day light into a glowing, golden, majestic light bath for your subject’s face."[0] [0] https://fstoppers.com/education/window-light-biggest-bestest-softbox-you-already-own-143498 https://fstoppers.com/education/window-light-biggest-bestest...
- SapporoChris 4y ago
  I think I understand your point, under ideal or almost ideal conditions most webcams can work fine. However, most people are not graced with the understanding of lighting and how cameras work. There's lots of opportunity to compensate or at least guide people with better hardware and software. The work done with smartphone cameras is clear evidence of this.
- Sebb767 4y ago
  Which is a great option, at least if you can plan your Zoom meetings by the correct time for ideal sunlight! Unfortunately, this isn't the case for most people.
- yunohn 4y ago
  I’m confused why you’re harping on about windows - which cannot be guaranteed in direction, location, size, or number in any house unless you build it yourself. Further, outside of the equatorial region, sunlight is also not guaranteed throughout the day during the year. Clearly, your solution is neither “easy” nor optimal. Glad that it works for you, but it’s not for everyone.

My current apartment has no south windows. The previous unit had none east. Before that, no north. Before that, no south or north windows. "Just" fixing some problems can be a luxury.

logifail 4y ago

> "Just" fixing some problems can be a luxury It really needn't be. (Proper) photographers have been dealing with these very same issues for longer than we've all been worrying about how we look on Zoom. Window Light: The Biggest, Bestest Softbox You Already Own: "Let’s say your windows are west-facing and you want to shoot in the afternoon. And you’re really terrified of hard light. Keep thinking of your window as a softbox. You just need what they refer to in film production as a “silk”. The same material (ripstop nylon) that is found on the front of most softboxes can be placed in front of your window to turn hard, late day light into a glowing, golden, majestic light bath for your subject’s face."[0] [0] https://fstoppers.com/education/window-light-biggest-bestest-softbox-you-already-own-143498 https://fstoppers.com/education/window-light-biggest-bestest...

SapporoChris 4y ago
I think I understand your point, under ideal or almost ideal conditions most webcams can work fine. However, most people are not graced with the understanding of lighting and how cameras work. There's lots of opportunity to compensate or at least guide people with better hardware and software. The work done with smartphone cameras is clear evidence of this.
Sebb767 4y ago
Which is a great option, at least if you can plan your Zoom meetings by the correct time for ideal sunlight! Unfortunately, this isn't the case for most people.
yunohn 4y ago
I’m confused why you’re harping on about windows - which cannot be guaranteed in direction, location, size, or number in any house unless you build it yourself. Further, outside of the equatorial region, sunlight is also not guaranteed throughout the day during the year. Clearly, your solution is neither “easy” nor optimal. Glad that it works for you, but it’s not for everyone.