Light Shaping Tools

In this course we'll examine various light shaping tools and how to speak with light. We'll investigate how these light shaping tools can produce dramatic and different portrait solutions.

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Joe McNally

Release Date: 2008-01-23

Lessons

Introduction

<p>Course Introduction from Joe McNally</p>

Duration: 2 mins 3 seconds

Studio Hardware

<p>Quick introduction into light shaping tools.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 16 seconds

Small Flashes

<p>Overview of the SB800 system</p>

Duration: 1 mins 6 seconds

Tripod Setup

<p>Explanation of custom tripod setup.</p>

Duration: 1 mins 20 seconds

The Umbrella Light

<p>The Process of placing the light.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 28 seconds

The Model and the Light

<p>Making the studio comfortable.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 46 seconds

Establishing Trust

<p>Relating to your subject.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 31 seconds

The Light and the Face

<p>How the direction of light affects the portrait.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 48 seconds

Size and Distance of the Light Source

<p>How the size of the light affects the feel of the light, while introducing the diffuser.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 57 seconds

Diffusing the Light Source

<p>Continuation of the diffuser in front of the main light, and adding the tri-grip reflector.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 7 seconds

Shoot Through Umbrella

<p>Diffusing the light in a different way.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 9 seconds

Changing Power Ratios

<p>How you affect power output and F-stop.</p>

Duration: 1 mins 20 seconds

Control of the Light

<p>Changing the power and distance of the light source.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 59 seconds

Centering the Light

<p>Changing the angle of the light.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 0 seconds

Over / Under Combination

<p>Adding a low fill card.</p>

Duration: 6 mins 4 seconds

Skirting the Light

<p>Techniques for gradating the light source.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 42 seconds

Working with the Soft Box

<p>Soft Box construction and approach.</p>

Duration: 7 mins 4 seconds

Keeping Your Subject Involved

<p>Working your way towards a good picture.</p>

Duration: 1 mins 35 seconds

Shapes of Soft Boxes

<p>Square? Octa? Choosing your light shaping tool.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 42 seconds

Using a Fill Card

<p>How a fill card opens up shadows.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 37 seconds

Different Looks

<p>Noticing things about your subject and following up.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 51 seconds

Closeness and Direction of the Light Source

<p>Achieving a dramatic effect.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 58 seconds

Beauty Fill

<p>Using the floor as a light source.</p>

Duration: 6 mins 20 seconds

BONUS: Ring Light

<p>Fashion and Fun on the set.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 16 seconds

BONUS: Ballerina in the Air

<p>Location strobe at sunset.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 44 seconds