Strobist Jet Pack: A Ridiculous Looking Apparatus for Off-Camera Lighting
Photographer Jesse Rosten wanted a more efficient and mobile way to do off-camera lighting, so he invented this backpack-style apparatus that he calls “The Strobist Jet Pack”. Although it’s pretty ridiculous looking (it reminds us of Ghostbusters), it works well for placing lighting equipment in exactly the place needed while still being able to move about.
This video goes into the jet pack’s individual components, along with a demonstration of it being used:
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