On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:39 PM, William Robb wrote:
While the light from sftboxes is quite diffuse, it is also very directional and flat. Light from umbrellas wraps around the subject and gives a softer look.
Depends on the distance from subject to softbox. Put the softbox as close to the subject as you can without getting it in the picture if you want maximum softness and wrap around light. The hardness or softness of a light source depends on its apparent size from the subject's position, nothing more.
Bob
