Lightpainting: Illuminating Models

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Dave Black follows up his popular lightpainting class, Painting With Light: A Unique Approach, with 8 new lessons on how to lightpaint live models. He’ll show you all the gear you need and all the steps required to create lightpainted photographs that are truly out of this world. Lightpainting posed models comes with its own unique challenges and Dave teaches you how to keep your models engaged and comfortable so you can avoid common mistakes and go on to create stunning one of a kind photographs.

Overview and Camera Gear (10:13) Join Dave as he goes over the flow of the class, as well as the gear he will be using.
Lightpainting a Person, Part 1 (11:34) This process involves a lot of experimentation to get everything illuminated the way you want as you learn from your previous efforts. It is important to ensure your model is comfortable and understands the need to remain perfectly still throughout the exposure.
Lightpainting a Person, Part 2 (08:10) Dave continues working with Brittany to achieve a single exposure lightpainting that has all the elements illuminated to perfection. He'll then move on to introducing the concept of soft focus light painting.
Lightpainting a Person, Part 3 (06:10) Wrapping up the shoot with Brittany, Dave demonstrates some common lightpainting mistakes and discusses how to avoid them.
Rock Star, Part 1 (13:07) Dave takes things up a notch with a lightpainting of a rock musician in a warehouse setting. With a larger scene and more elements to light, a longer exposure time is required to get everything illuminated.
Rock Star, Part 2 (05:24) Continued experimentation with lightpainting the scene allows you to see what happens as you try different things and work toward to the final exposure.
Body Shop (12:45) The final location takes you inside an auto body shop for a lightpainting on location with a live model and an antique Chevy Deluxe.
Special Guest (10:00) Continuing with the auto body shot, Dave introduces a new character that adds new life to the image.

Course Time: 01 Hours 17 Minutes

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May 1 2013

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed every second of this.
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Apr 12 2013

A great series!
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Dec 9 2012

Hey Dave, excellent class! Loved the car and all the thought that went into that shot from the location to props, from styling to makeup. Super.
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Nov 14 2012

Really wonderful explanation of equipment used, camera settings, what he is doing and why. Super class.
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Nov 10 2012

Another amazing class. I enjoyed how excited Dave got when he was pleased with the photograph! I hope that they do a 3rd part with the landscape! Excellent class!
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Oct 27 2012

So loved this course, ...AMAZING.
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Oct 9 2012

An excellent creative class, Dave Black is so enthusiastic! You could tell that he was really exited to see the results and couldn't wait to have another go with the light painting! Dave proves that lightpainting can be used creatively on any subject, not just still life examples. I'll certainly be using it on my band shoots in the future. Well done and thank you.
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Aug 29 2012

Dave Black is a natural teacher. He is friendly, funny and a natural in explaining himself. Also, he looks like he is having fun. Not too many of the photographers whose courses I've watched sincerely look like they are having fun. Because light painting does not require a lot of expensive equipment, I can see me trying this. Since Dave showed that getting a good result requires trial and error testing, I would not feel bad about making goofs. I hope there will be many more courses coming from him. He really connects with the student in an effective, non-condescending way.
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Aug 18 2012

This class alone is worth the membership fees to kelbytraining! not only was this helpful and full of amazing information and beautiful photography. but it really boosts your imagination and gets your creative juices flowing. unbelievable, thank you dave, and thank you kelby training!
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Aug 18 2012

I thought the course was awesome, I really enjoyed the first one in the series and look forward to the third. I can't get over what you can accomplish with a little LED flashlite.
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Aug 15 2012

I have enjoyed many other classes and instructors on Kelby Training, but this one is my favorite. Dave Black's enthusiasm is infectious and he knows his stuff. Loved it DB! Rock on.
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Aug 14 2012

Wow, WOw, WOW!!!!!!!!!! I am off to buy some flashlights.
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Aug 13 2012

Excellent! Dave Black blends his pleasing personality with wit and knowledge to make a training video that is both entertaining and very educational. I can hardly wait to get started and put these lessons into practice. I'll be shooting tonight! I hope he is back soon with his promised video on light painting landscapes. Tom Hughes
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Jul 27 2012

Good job, Dave. Enjoyed the class. Great shot of the car/model, etc.
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Jul 16 2012

Great course. Now, I have a better idea how to do it and it also gave me lots of new ideas. Cant wait for the third course on lightpainting Alain Montreal Canada
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Jul 11 2012

Wow!!! That's such a great course! Dave did such a good job with this! He went over each step so thoroughly! The results are simply unbelievable. I've done some light painting but nothing in this league. Some great ideas though. I plan to go back and try some again. Dave knocked it out of the ballpark with this one! Also my appreciation of the models in this. Having to stand as still as you can is pretty tough. They did a great job of that. Thanks again to Kelby Training!!! Another winner!!!!
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Jul 5 2012

This was the BEST!!!!! Dave is a master and a great teacher. I love his vision and enthusiasm.
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Jul 5 2012

Excellent. I wasn't even interested in light painting. Can't wait for the next part 3. Great presenter.
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Jul 4 2012

Great class. Learned a lot.
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Jul 3 2012

Dave's enthusiasm is quite infectious. I can't wait to try this art form on my own.
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Jul 2 2012

Excellant! Waiting for Part III !!! ---- No, I'd keep it between us
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Jun 28 2012

This one is soo great! Great Pictures, great Photographer - great Guy. I am very impressed. Can't wait to see Part 3!! Kelbytraining is worth every Penny!!! Regards
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Jun 28 2012

What a great tutorial--------------love Dave's enthusiasum,which is toatally understandable when you see the amazing results. J Whitehead.
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Jun 28 2012

PLEASE DO ANOTHER LIGHT PAINTING WITH DAVE BLACK!!!! Would love to see an out door one with him and it would be AWESOME to see it in Colorado if you can.
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Jun 28 2012

1 of the Best ! Thanks A lot. Ilan
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Jun 27 2012

Very fun set of videos and the results even more so.
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Jun 27 2012

I tremendously loved this course. Jam packed with information, and the visual aspect was just amazing. And kudos to Dave Black. You can just tell he love to teach this subject and even more, love what he dose, and it shows in his lesson and the way he carries his self. Cant wait for part three
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Jun 26 2012

I can't wait for part 3! Great job!
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Jun 26 2012

This was amazing. Looking forward to see his third lightpainting class here on Kelby Training.
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Jun 26 2012

LOVE it, LOVE it, LOVE it!!!! Yet another fantastic in-depth training opportunity for me to enjoy and learn from in the comfort of my home, hitting pause as often as I need to. You guys rock! Seriously.
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Jun 26 2012

Wow! Great class! I love Dave Blacks enthusiasm. Really great stuff!
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Jun 25 2012

I really enjoyed this class. very different.