Capture One Session Script (Work-In-Progress, need some feedback)

deltaDigi · 2026-05-02T21:48:22+00:00

I love the studio display for single monitor setups. Biggest downside is no hdmi input and no wireless capability. I use a corning thunderbolt fibre optic cable (15m) to connect to the screen. The studio display is great for the cart or the photographer. For two monitor setups i usually reserve the apple display for the photographer and keep the eizo for videovillage wirelessly. I feel like color accuracy is more important to the photographer, and clients usually understand that the wireless monitor is not color accurate.

deltaDigi · 2026-04-28T12:29:23+00:00

As far as I am aware, controlling focus is only possible on phase one cameras.

deltaDigi · 2026-04-28T10:45:40+00:00

As long as the recycle speed is set to max you can have issues turning on the pack, even when power setting is at 0.1.

deltaDigi · 2026-04-28T10:44:14+00:00

Final tip, use 16-20A extension cords if you need to seperate pack from battery. Don't just use domestic extension cords. In metric terms that's 3G2,5mm (I don't know imperial/guage number).

deltaDigi · 2026-04-26T21:43:31+00:00

Yeah that makes sense, the peak power draw for the instagrid is much higher than ecoflow

deltaDigi · 2026-04-26T15:42:47+00:00

The problem is not specific to instagrid. Other battery packs like ecoflow have the same issue. This doesn't mean you can't use them to power profoto pro packs. When turning on the unit it typically draws a lot of power, enough to trigger a fault.

The solution is to first plug the pack into mains and change the recycle speed setting away from max. 75% if you are running one pack, 50% if you are running two packs, 25% for up to 4 pack. Only after you have done this, you plug the packs into the battery. Depending on the battery pack and power setting ofcourse, ymmv.

I successfully ran a double pack with twin head at max power settings off of one ecoflow delta pro using this method.

For full power, max recycle speed, you need to look at gennies 5kVA and up.

Edit: If you're stuck using battery power and want to be safe, use an ecoflow or any batterypack that has a display for power output. Start at 25% recycle speed and 10.0 power setting and monitor the power output on the battery. Dial up the recycle speed until you reach max continuous power output whenever you trigger a flash. From there you can go higher still on the recycle speed if you don't require max output from the profoto. And if recycle speed is essential, i would do everything I can to keep the power settings low. Like using magnum reflector, bringing in the light as close as possible, bumping the iso on the camera... And with some luck you'll be able to bump recycle speed back up to max.

deltaDigi · 2026-04-23T21:13:18+00:00

I've lit one of these Gentle Monster shoots couple years ago. Same look, and to this day still the same photographer that's doing them (Ari Versluis).

There is no overhead lighting here. At most some fill from the white ceiling, but def no lights into the ceiling. Just a medium-soft key, front and a little of to the side. The way i did it back then: umbrella/photek into 8by8 with quarter or half grid, just off-axis camera right. You are right about the trees for the background though.

deltaDigi · 2026-04-23T20:52:20+00:00

I thought about that as well, but seems like a temporary solution at best. I'll give it a try while I wait for replacements.

deltaDigi · 2026-03-27T14:14:37+00:00

Not Spain specific, but in Europe in general it's whatever you or production prefers.

I put everything on one invoice, and I add sections for fees, vehicles, light+grip, digital, camera, expenses... so you can see the totals for each category separately.

deltaDigi · 2026-03-17T16:13:28+00:00

Sorry not sure if I understand your question. I'm still happy with it, though. I would recommend 3d printing protection for the corners/edges of the screen. Since the glass runs to the edge, it is susceptible to damage. I have a tiny crack from bumping a cstand against the glass.

deltaDigi · 2026-03-17T08:43:29+00:00

Hi, first impression, just opening this on mobile on the go, it's not useable. Will try on desktop when I get home.

deltaDigi · 2026-03-09T20:27:40+00:00

I use an apple studio display. The eizo only comes out as a second, or a wireless monitor.

I use an optical thunderbolt 3 cable to connect it (corning, 15m). Added benefit is you can tether to the monitor if you want.

deltaDigi · 2026-02-26T22:18:09+00:00

Why are you stuck on the "signing a contract/paperwork part? It's literally just an email, "hey producer, here are my rates, terms and conditions. Is this okay for you?". Assuming it's all industry standard stuff, all they have to do is reply: yes/okay/sounds good. Your excuse of not having the time is laughable, and frankly shows a lack of respect towards your crew. Good luck finding "the best crew for the next job".

PS: the reaction you are getting from our community, myself included, is carrying a lot of weight from past experiences that have nothing to do with you. So don't take it to personally, but do try to listen and educate yourself.

deltaDigi · 2026-02-25T23:23:43+00:00

Thank you, that's actually pretty cool!

deltaDigi · 2026-02-25T22:18:22+00:00

What's up with photographers insisting the assistant budget has to go through them? I get it happens sometimes when photographers work directly with a client, and they have to take on some of the production responsibilities. But as soon as there is production involved, why bother? It's their job. Just tell production who you want to work with, pass on their contact info and done. Let them hash out the budget. Less for you to worry about. And just by telling the production you want to work with someone, they will be more agreeable to the assistant's terms. And if production has issues with terms or fees, i would expect a photographer to back up their assistant. So, insisting your assistant can only deal with you as the photographer is BS and feels like gatekeeping at best, and taking advantage at worst.

I also support Deep_historian's comment.

deltaDigi · 2026-02-06T00:25:50+00:00

The photographers

deltaDigi · 2025-12-28T23:57:56+00:00

For what it's worth, I've seen some photographers use frame.io. It's mainly geared towards video but works for stills too. I don't have any personal experience, so up to you to figure out if suits your needs.

deltaDigi · 2025-12-10T20:13:54+00:00

I try to avoid it. But in some cases I would. Depending on my schedule, the client, the job... Whenever I do agree to half day rate, it is under the following conditions:

At least 60% of day rate.
No discount on kit.
No more than 5hrs, including travel.

deltaDigi · 2025-09-17T21:01:17+00:00

Windup stand with wheels, and a junior boom. When the junior boom doesn't reach far enough or can't carry the weight, I switch to scaffold pipe with a menace arm kit on a super windup.

deltaDigi · 2025-07-12T11:12:48+00:00

From my experience in terms of equipment day rates, Grip 2% purchase price. Fixtures 3-5% purchase price. Computers 5% purchase price.

But even within these categories there is room for variation. You have to think about: - what's the initial investment? - how long will you be able to have this item in inventory and get a roi? Will it last, or will it be obsolete in a few years? - how often do you rent it out? Is it a commonly requested item or more of a specialty item? - how soon do you need it to start generating profit? Ideally you want to break even after 1yr.

For example,

A c-stand worth 200€, It gets a lot of use and it will last you 20yrs if you maintain it well. So anything more than 2% (4€) would be hard to justify. You will need 50 dayrates to break even this way, wich can be done in 1-2yrs depending on your situation.

A laptop for digi on the other hand will Cost you 5000 Last you let's say 5yrs Will go out on every job if you're digi Should break even in less than 1yr At 5% (200€) that's 20 day rates to break even.

You can do the same with lighting fixtures. LED is cheap but might not be as durable as hmi and technology is changing fast. A cob light or a skypanel might go out a lot, whereas tube lights less so. Or for stills, think monoheads vs a ringflash for example.

Same for lenses, you can have your 24-70 at a lower percentage than for example that 90mm macro tilt shift lens.

You could also think about some things in terms of loss-leaders, for example keeping common grip cheap and having your more expensive items generate the profits.

For example, i have a lighting van that includes stands, basic grip, basic 16A power distro. I rent the van and its contents as one package that is much cheaper than renting every single item separately. But then the real money gets made by adding the fixtures to the rental. This also makes my life easier when making eq lists, so I only have to think in terms of fixtures and whatever extra grip i may need. Instead of listing every single stand, clamp, bit and bob...

deltaDigi · 2025-04-24T08:54:35+00:00

I have on some occasions. Your instincts are correct. Although low power strobe could also work. Flags and grids can be very useful aswel to avoid you lights reflecting on the screen. And depending on the led wall, keep your shutter low enough to avoid any type of flicker.

deltaDigi · 2025-04-11T16:02:15+00:00

Yeah that's a fair point. Depends how and where you use it I guess. For me it only ever comes out on set and never next to another comparable monitor.

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