Very interesting, thanks! I can't say I like the final result, but the process he went through was good to hear. It's good to be reminded that it's really about doing whatever it takes - even if that means building your own tools. I go through phases of doing that myself.
I would have been interested to see what the result would have been if he'd used a diffusing material that could be crinkled up (I've never tried that) - or used some bounce light via crinkled surfaces. I'd have thought that would have given more of a rippled water light effect on the skin.
REALLY made me laugh when he said 'a week at F11'. LOL! I'm sure we've all had that feeling!