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.
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