Observed arrival · 2026-10-14
Strobelab turns portrait references into buildable studio-lighting plans
A Mac lighting simulator analyzes a portrait reference and proposes a setup using the photographer’s own strobes and modifiers.
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- Portrait photographers planning studio-lighting setups
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- The beta catalog lists 15 lights, 25 modifiers, and six camera bodies; users can also enter gear from a datasheet.
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The described workflow accepts JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or TIFF references, analyzes catchlights and shadows for patterns such as Rembrandt or clamshell, and places the result using saved lights and modifiers. The beta catalog lists 15 lights, 25 modifiers, and six camera bodies; users can also enter gear from a datasheet. The page says image analysis stays on the Mac and presents the app as a closed beta.
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