From Flat to Flattering: Lighting Tricks from a Hollywood Set
Take your photography from flat to flattering! Join Mike Kubeisy as he teaches you a new way to look at light and think about lighting your subjects. We capture images with two dimensional tool, but you can learn how to add a third dimension to your photographs by controlling your lighting to add depth, introduce texture, and make your subjects look fantastic. As Mike takes you through each lighting setup, from in the studio to DIY setups at home, he shares invaluable tips and tricks he’s learned from years of shooting celebrities on Hollywood sets. By the end of the class you’ll have a new set of techniques to apply to your own work.
Release Date: 2016-08-10
Lessons
Introduction
Join Mike as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 0 mins 30 seconds
Getting Started
Mike starts with a basic lighting setup that many photographers use, and talks through each step of his process.
Duration: 16 mins 28 seconds
Clamshell Lighting: Studio
In this second setup, the lighting is different, but the theory is the same. Lighting the background differently adds depth.
Duration: 9 mins 16 seconds
Clamshell Lighting: DIY
Mike share an alternative clamshell lighting setup for people who don’t have access to a full studio of equipment.
Duration: 7 mins 33 seconds
Home Studio Setup
Here’s a simple setup you can do at home or take on location.
Duration: 16 mins 17 seconds
Adding Texture
Using a cucoloris or “cookie” you can add texture to your background lighting.
Duration: 18 mins 41 seconds
Using Speedlights
You can use the same theory of lighting we’ve been learning so far.
Duration: 14 mins 42 seconds
Fashion Look
Mike wraps up the class with a fashion lighting setup on a white background for an almost floating look.
Duration: 12 mins 52 seconds