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1940's Hollywood glamour shots

jdphoto

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I love the look and lighting of some of the classic black and white Hollywood promotional or headshot photographs. These were obviously hot lights with masks and barn doors use effectively to create dramatic mood and character. What format were these shot in and what FL of lens was used? Most likely they were 8x10 or 4x5, but what focal length was common?
 
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