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Ultra Pro Light Intelligence — VanSky Studio Tool
Planning-grade light engine for luxury photography. Street-level mapping, weather scoring, moon/stars, exposure intelligence, and client-ready deliverables.
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Latitude: 37.85160Longitude: 15.28810
Sun, Shadow, Terrain
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Weatherstability86
Darknessnight scoreSun azimuth
288.3deg (W)
Sun altitude
-0.7deg (Golden/Blue)
Shadow
108.3deg (E)
Horizon angle
2.5deg
Sun blocked: Yes
Person shadow: Very long | Building shadow: Very long
Split compare
17:45: az 288.3deg | alt -0.7deg
19:10: az 302.5deg | alt -15.9deg
Weather Intelligence
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Moon and Stars
Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (85.7%)
Moon azimuth 128.5deg | altitude 41.4deg
Moonrise 01:51 PM | Moonset 02:01 AM
Darkness score: 86.0/100
Milky Way window: Moon too bright (86%). Best after moonset.
Mode Guidance
Backlight: couple faces opposite sun for rim light.
Sun bearing 288deg (W). Rotate couple 30-45deg from sun axis.
Avoid raccoon eyes: Low risk now
Ceremony light risk: 25/100
Exposure and Gear Intelligence
ND / Shutter Planner
Estimated EV100 2.7 | Base shutter 1.21s
ND recommendation: No ND needed
Flash Balance Helper
Suggested flash power range: 1/64
HSS warning: Within normal sync window.
Lens and Look Presets
Cinematic Backlight
f/2.8 · 1/1000 · ISO auto cap 320
Golden hour rim-light with movement
Luxury Skin Open Shade
f/2.0 · 1/500 · ISO 100-250
Midday portraits in open shade
Editorial Side-Light
f/4 · 1/800 · ISO 160
Structured poses + architecture
Dragging Shutter Dancefloor
f/2.2 · 1/15 · ISO 1000 · flash rear
Reception energy with motion trails
Client Deliverables
Plan B (rain)
Forecast does not require rain fallback now.
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Light Calculator is built for estimating light conditions before the shoot so exposure strategy and gear choices are decided earlier.
Recommended workflow: Input location and timing assumptions, compare expected ambient values, then align lens, ISO, and backup lighting decisions to the scenario.
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- Validate assumptions with local sunset timing.
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