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Light Shaping Tools

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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.

  1. Introduction (02:03) Course Introduction from Joe McNally
  2. Studio Hardware (02:16) Quick introduction into light shaping tools.
  3. Small Flashes (01:06) Overview of the SB800 system
  4. Tripod Setup (01:20) Explanation of custom tripod setup.
  5. The Umbrella Light (03:23) The Process of placing the light.
  6. The Model and the Light (02:43) Making the studio comfortable.
  7. Establishing Trust (04:31) Relating to your subject.
  8. The Light and the Face (03:48) How the direction of light affects the portrait.
  9. Size and Distance of the Light Source (02:57) How the size of the light affects the feel of the light, while introducing the diffuser.
  10. Diffusing the Light Source (04:07) Continuation of the diffuser in front of the main light, and adding the tri-grip reflector.
  11. Shoot Through Umbrella (03:09) Diffusing the light in a different way.
  12. Changing Power Ratios (01:20) How you affect power output and F-stop.
  13. Control of the Light (04:59) Changing the power and distance of the light source.
  14. Centering the Light (04:00) Changing the angle of the light.
  15. Over / Under Combination (06:04) Adding a low fill card.
  16. Skirting the Light (04:42) Techniques for gradating the light source.
  17. Working with the Soft Box (07:04) Soft Box construction and approach.
  18. Keeping Your Subject Involved (01:35) Working your way towards a good picture.
  19. Shapes of Soft Boxes (04:42) Square? Octa? Choosing your light shaping tool.
  20. Using a Fill Card (02:37) How a fill card opens up shadows.
  21. Different Looks (03:51) Noticing things about your subject and following up.
  22. Closeness and Direction of the Light Source (02:58) Achieving a dramatic effect.
  23. Beauty Fill (06:17) Using the floor as a light source.
  24. BONUS: Ring Light (02:16) Fashion and Fun on the set.
  25. BONUS: Ballerina in the Air (04:44) Location strobe at sunset.
Course Time: 01 Hours 28 Minutes
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Joe McNally

Joe McNally

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