Master High Key and Low Key Lighting
Join Lindsay Adler in studio for a class all about the extremes of lighting! From low key to high key setups, Lindsay starts you at the beginning where your shoot’s purpose determines the type of lighting you will use and all the choices you make from that point onward. In the first half of the class Lindsay focuses on low key setups, with a look at the characteristics of low key photographs, to the modifiers you can use, to examples of her favorite setups. In the second half of the class Lindsay builds on what you’ve learned about low key lighting to morph into a variety of high key setups. All throughout the class Lindsay shares her perspectives on why and when she uses a particular set up, the gear she uses, the positions of the lights, and so much more. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Get ready to have a whole new repertoire of lighting setups to add to your studio offerings.</span> This class is perfect for an intermediate or experienced photographer looking to experiment with extreme light.
Release Date: 2018-03-01
Lessons
High Key vs Low Key Light
Join Lindsay as she introduces the class and jumps into a discussion of high key vs low key lighting.
Duration: 5 mins 44 seconds
Characteristics of Low Key Photo
Lindsay breaks down what makes a photo a low key photograph.
Duration: 1 mins 34 seconds
Direction of Light in Low Key
How direction of light affects a low key photo.
Duration: 16 mins 45 seconds
Low Key Lighting Modifiers
Any modifier can be used for low key lighting, but there are some specialty modifiers for this purpose.
Duration: 9 mins 42 seconds
How to Narrow the Light for Low Key
Lindsay demonstrates how you can use modifiers and distance to narrow the light on your subject.
Duration: 9 mins 2 seconds
Controlling Your Light for Low Key
There are many factors to consider when controlling your light.
Duration: 3 mins 30 seconds
Favorite Low Key Setups
Lindsay takes us through some of her favorite low key lighting setups.
Duration: 5 mins 7 seconds
From Dramatic to Creative Low Key
Starting with a dramatic low key setup, Lindsay demonstrates how to change it up to be more creative.
Duration: 8 mins 26 seconds
Vintage Low Key Setup
A characteristic of film noir is shadow.
Duration: 11 mins 24 seconds
Introduction to High Key Lighting
Moving on from low key lighting, Lindsay introduces the concept of high key lighting.
Duration: 1 mins 4 seconds
Evolving from Low to High Key
Starting with a low key setup, Lindsay analyzes the image and shows how to transform the setup for high key.
Duration: 10 mins 53 seconds
High Key Headshot
A high key headshot is a very useful and popular look.
Duration: 6 mins 7 seconds
Head to Toe High Key Setup
It is a lot harder to light a high key setup from head to toe than just a head shot.
Duration: 8 mins 7 seconds
Extreme High Key Setup
Lindsay demonstrates and extreme high key lighting setup using only 2 lights.
Duration: 5 mins 11 seconds
Conclusion
Lindsay wraps up the class with some closing thoughts to help you put these setups into practice.
Duration: 1 mins 28 seconds