Learn using the off-camera flash, the type of equipment that suits them best, how all the gear fits together, and understand the methods of triggering flashes. Read more.
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Who this course is for:
- Not suited for beginners who have only just purchased a camera
- Suitable for beginners who are familiar with their camera, through to advanced and pro photographers
What you’ll learn:Â
- Know what type of equipment suits them best
- Know how all of the gear fits together
- Understand the various methods of triggering flashes
- Know how to get perfect exposures using the manual mode
- Discover how to make beautiful light for stunning images
- Know how to control and light backgrounds
- Understand and use various portrait lighting patterns
- Know how to balance ambient and flash light
- Know how to take dramatic images, indoors and outdoors
Requirements:Â
- The student must have a camera with a hot shoe and be capable of Manual mode
- The student’s camera must have hot shoe, and be capable of Manual mode
- At least one external flash, capable of varying power levels
Learn the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of using off-camera flash to take stunning portraits. This is a very comprehensive, practical photography course that covers everything you need to know.
Just because there is enough light in a room or outside to take a photo, doesn’t mean that it’s great light….Â
A powerful skill at your fingertipsÂ
Advanced and professional photographers do not generally use any of the semi-automatic modes (Aperture, Shutter Speed priority etc.) when shooting in a studio environment. This course will demonstrate why, and show you just how easy it is to use Manual modes for consistent exposures and how it can aid the learning process.Â
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned to use off-camera flash.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about camera flashes.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Basics Of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy | |||
The Type Of Cameras And Flashes You Need For Off-Camera Flash | 00:00:00 | ||
Light Stands And Flash Umbrella Brackets | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Trigger Off-Camera Flashes | 00:00:00 | ||
Flashes And Triggers Update | 00:00:00 | ||
Light Modifiers, What Are They For, And Why You Need Them. | 00:00:00 | ||
Flash Heads Are Small, Modifiers Can Be Large, Avoid This Problem | 00:00:00 | ||
Do I Need A Flash Meter For Perfect Exposures? | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Exposure Considerations When Using Off-Camera Flash (Important, Please Watch) | |||
Why We’re Using The Manual Mode, No Aperture Or Shutter Speed Priority, | 00:00:00 | ||
Apertures And An Introduction To Indoor Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Shutter Speeds And Its Role In Off-Camera Flash Photography | 00:00:00 | ||
ISO And Its Role In Flash Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Determining The Flash Power For Perfect Exposures | 00:00:00 | ||
The Effect Of Flash To Subject Distance On Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Flash Maximum Sync Speed And High Speed Sync | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Indoor Photo Sessions | |||
Simple First One-Light Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
Controlling Background Light Spill | 00:00:00 | ||
Light The Background For More Impact | 00:00:00 | ||
Colouring The Background Using Gels | 00:00:00 | ||
Use A Fill Light To Open Up The Shadows | 00:00:00 | ||
Stunning Beauty Lighting Using A ‘Clam Shell’ Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
More Drama Using A Harder Light Source | 00:00:00 | ||
Portrait Lighting Patterns | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Backgrounds Using Household Objects | 00:00:00 | ||
Dramatic Light Using A Honeycomb Grid | 00:00:00 | ||
Making A Whiter Than White Background | 00:00:00 | ||
Stunning Beauty Lighting Using A ‘Tri-Flector’ | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - Outdoor Photo Sessions | |||
Introduction To Outdoor Off Camera Flash Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Flashes And Triggers Update | 00:00:00 | ||
Dramatic Portraits Using Sky As Background | 00:00:00 | ||
Balancing Ambient And Flash Light – Photo Session Between The Trees | 00:00:00 | ||
Balancing Ambient Light And Flash – Photo Session At The Narrow Gauge Railway | 00:00:00 | ||
Explanation And Demo Of High Speed Sync And Use Of ND Filter For Wider Apertures | 00:00:00 | ||
High Speed Sync (HSS) – Wide Apertures On Bright Day | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Or Grungy Backgrounds – Store Shutters | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Or Grungy Backgrounds – Graffiti (Using HSS) | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Or Grungy Backgrounds – A Brick Wall (Using HSS) | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - Bonus Video On Product Photography Using Off Camera Flash | |||
DIY Product Photography Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Course Conclusion | |||
Final Words | 00:00:00 |
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Not suited for beginners who have only just purchased a camera
- Suitable for beginners who are familiar with their camera, through to advanced and pro photographers
What you’ll learn:Â
- Know what type of equipment suits them best
- Know how all of the gear fits together
- Understand the various methods of triggering flashes
- Know how to get perfect exposures using the manual mode
- Discover how to make beautiful light for stunning images
- Know how to control and light backgrounds
- Understand and use various portrait lighting patterns
- Know how to balance ambient and flash light
- Know how to take dramatic images, indoors and outdoors
Requirements:Â
- The student must have a camera with a hot shoe and be capable of Manual mode
- The student’s camera must have hot shoe, and be capable of Manual mode
- At least one external flash, capable of varying power levels
Learn the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of using off-camera flash to take stunning portraits. This is a very comprehensive, practical photography course that covers everything you need to know.
Just because there is enough light in a room or outside to take a photo, doesn’t mean that it’s great light….Â
A powerful skill at your fingertipsÂ
Advanced and professional photographers do not generally use any of the semi-automatic modes (Aperture, Shutter Speed priority etc.) when shooting in a studio environment. This course will demonstrate why, and show you just how easy it is to use Manual modes for consistent exposures and how it can aid the learning process.Â
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned to use off-camera flash.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about camera flashes.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Basics Of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy | |||
The Type Of Cameras And Flashes You Need For Off-Camera Flash | 00:00:00 | ||
Light Stands And Flash Umbrella Brackets | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Trigger Off-Camera Flashes | 00:00:00 | ||
Flashes And Triggers Update | 00:00:00 | ||
Light Modifiers, What Are They For, And Why You Need Them. | 00:00:00 | ||
Flash Heads Are Small, Modifiers Can Be Large, Avoid This Problem | 00:00:00 | ||
Do I Need A Flash Meter For Perfect Exposures? | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Exposure Considerations When Using Off-Camera Flash (Important, Please Watch) | |||
Why We’re Using The Manual Mode, No Aperture Or Shutter Speed Priority, | 00:00:00 | ||
Apertures And An Introduction To Indoor Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Shutter Speeds And Its Role In Off-Camera Flash Photography | 00:00:00 | ||
ISO And Its Role In Flash Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Determining The Flash Power For Perfect Exposures | 00:00:00 | ||
The Effect Of Flash To Subject Distance On Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Flash Maximum Sync Speed And High Speed Sync | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Indoor Photo Sessions | |||
Simple First One-Light Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
Controlling Background Light Spill | 00:00:00 | ||
Light The Background For More Impact | 00:00:00 | ||
Colouring The Background Using Gels | 00:00:00 | ||
Use A Fill Light To Open Up The Shadows | 00:00:00 | ||
Stunning Beauty Lighting Using A ‘Clam Shell’ Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
More Drama Using A Harder Light Source | 00:00:00 | ||
Portrait Lighting Patterns | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Backgrounds Using Household Objects | 00:00:00 | ||
Dramatic Light Using A Honeycomb Grid | 00:00:00 | ||
Making A Whiter Than White Background | 00:00:00 | ||
Stunning Beauty Lighting Using A ‘Tri-Flector’ | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - Outdoor Photo Sessions | |||
Introduction To Outdoor Off Camera Flash Exposure | 00:00:00 | ||
Flashes And Triggers Update | 00:00:00 | ||
Dramatic Portraits Using Sky As Background | 00:00:00 | ||
Balancing Ambient And Flash Light – Photo Session Between The Trees | 00:00:00 | ||
Balancing Ambient Light And Flash – Photo Session At The Narrow Gauge Railway | 00:00:00 | ||
Explanation And Demo Of High Speed Sync And Use Of ND Filter For Wider Apertures | 00:00:00 | ||
High Speed Sync (HSS) – Wide Apertures On Bright Day | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Or Grungy Backgrounds – Store Shutters | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Or Grungy Backgrounds – Graffiti (Using HSS) | 00:00:00 | ||
Graphic Or Grungy Backgrounds – A Brick Wall (Using HSS) | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - Bonus Video On Product Photography Using Off Camera Flash | |||
DIY Product Photography Setup | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Course Conclusion | |||
Final Words | 00:00:00 |