10 Essential Studio Techniques Every Photographer Needs to Know 2019 Edition
Learn the essentials for shooting in the studio with Scott Kelby! In this class Scott has honed in on the ten most essential techniques every photographer needs to know before they start shooting in a studio environment. Scott goes through the basic gear you’ll need, the camera settings, and then takes you step-by-step through each technique. With a live model on set you’ll see each technique put into practice, and all the while Scott shares the tips and tricks you’ll need to get great results. This class is not about any particular brand of gear, and everything can be applied to shooting with an off-camera flash or a studio strobe.
Release Date: 2019-03-02
Lessons
Introduction and Gear
Scott introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 4 mins 17 seconds
Camera Settings
Learn the basic camera settings you’ll want to use in the studio.
Duration: 2 mins 49 seconds
Shoot Tethered
This is an essential studio technique that will make your experience even better.
Duration: 9 mins 6 seconds
Use a Softbox
You can use a softbox with a strobe or a flash.
Duration: 9 mins 55 seconds
Use a Reflector
Instead of getting a second light, get a reflector for bouncing the light onto your subject.
Duration: 8 mins 16 seconds
Light the Background
Learn how to light the background to change how it looks.
Duration: 11 mins 10 seconds
Add a Second Light
You can add a second light to add depth and dimension to your photos.
Duration: 7 mins 57 seconds
Bonus: Adding a Fan
Scott shares a bonus tip on how to add a fan into your shoot.
Duration: 2 mins 49 seconds
Use a Gray Card
Using a gray card helps you get the correct white balance for your lighting setup.
Duration: 2 mins 45 seconds
Light a White Background
A white background has to be lit just the right way to get the look you want.
Duration: 8 mins 37 seconds
Feather the Light
Feathering your light is a technique that can make it look even more fabulous on your subject.
Duration: 3 mins 38 seconds
Conclusion
Scott wraps up the class with some closing thoughts.
Duration: 0 mins 19 seconds