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Originally Posted by candleman
If it was me answering someone elses question my first instinct would be to say.. you need a flash meter.. and I think that’s the answer...
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I believe it is the answer. By knowing the ratios will you be able to evaluate (and more importantly recreate) a favorite lighting set up. You would spend less time setting the lights and more time fine tuning the interaction of the light and the subject. Also referring to some classic lighting diagrams you would be able to adjust lights up or down to get the ratios described independent of a difference in flash to subject between the diagram and your environment.
Your favorite lighting set ups and power ratios can be recreated whether you are at home, on location using studio lights, or handheld strobes a la strobist.