DP1on1: Episode 6

In this episode Mark explains how to set up a Pocket Wizard system. Mark also explains how you can mix and match lighting equipment from different manufacturers.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• novatron
• profoto
• white
• lightning
• pocket
• wizard
• sync
• cable
• studio
• flash
• Mark
• Wallace
• snapfactory

[AngelaWilsonPhoto]

Mark I've watched all of the videos you have posted and they are great tools for understanding studio lighting equipment. I teach studio lighting classes and seeing you explain studio in this format has really help me to see a clear and easy way to bring this material into my own class room. Thank you and I hope you keep making more videos.

[snapfactory]

Terrific! Thanks for the feedback. Where can we find your work?

[DebbiinCalifornia]

I bought the module for the Sekonic work with the PW and I couldn't get it to work. Can you tell me, do you see the 4th icon on the PW as soon as the module is plugged into the battery compartment? Maybe my module is defective.

Thx

Debbi

[snapfactory]

Yes, you should see the 4th icon immediately. Make sure the module is plugged in securely. If the wireless icon doesn't appear on your sekonic then something is wrong. Normally once you plug in the module everything works instantly.

[ChadwickSesame]

Mark, this video was tremendously educational. You have a talent for teaching; everything was extremely clear.

[buzzbunney]

Yes, I too had to go to Radio Shack to get the cable.

The fact that Pocket Wizard gets over $200.00 for a piece of plastic with a simple transceiver inside, and yet, they can't include a $3.00 cable so you can hook the unit up to a strobe right out of the box is disappointing.

[1indiaindiaindia]

I have to buy a separate cable?

[1indiaindiaindia]

The syn cable you mentioned is not in the box of my pocket wizard plus 2 transceiver should it be?

[woodfordp]

Just what I was looking for, cheers! Off to order :)

[chrislawman2004]

Legend! I have been trying to learn about studio lighting now for a while with moderate success. I have brought books and read various web pages but nothing beats these videos. The way Mark explains this stuff is great and the fact that these videos are free to watch is a luxury i am not going to be wasting. Thank You Mark, You're a LEGEND.

[fhqwghads]

Don't forget about Elinchrom Skyport triggers. They cost less than Pocket Wizards, and are minuscule in comparison to the huge PW. Triggering for metering isn't an issue. You can easily pop the tiny transmitter off the hot shoe and remote trigger from anywhere. 1 PW costs around $180, whereas a trans & receiver *set* of Elenchrom Skyports is $180. Additional receiver are only $110. I have 5 strobes in my home studio. If I bought PWs that's over $900. Instead I spent $620. They work great.

[nopalmiggy]

Thanks Mark! what did you use for the master set up for novotron. I am trying to get a pocket wizard for my novas. There were like 3 connections??? Thanks a mill!

[HillClimbersForum]

excellent video, thanks alot Mark!

[dgphotographix]

great video, it really help!!

now im sure to buy pocket wizard, and its worth the money!!