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Enter the world of grip. In this workshop, product developer Jason Friedman covers everything from the basic anatomy of a light stand to advanced rigging techniques. Learn why everyone needs a grip on set and get a breakdown of the different grip positions and technicians who make it happen.
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Grip 101
13:01 - Anatomy of a light stand
20:10 - Light stand & pins specs
35:20 - Break casting
36:37 - Light stand head types
39:58 - Stand types
1:01:16 - C-Stand uses
1:04:22 - Grip hardware
1:23 - Key stand lineup
1:30:30 -
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Less can be more! Professional portrait photographer Ian Spanier demos how much you can get out of with only using one light on a photoshoot.
0:00 - Intro
2:35 - The sun is one light
4:40 - Benefits of the use of one light
7:41 - Photo examples of using one light
14:59 - Understand the sun and recreate it
15:55 - Using the Westcott FJ250 - Beauty light look
32:40 - Rembrandt lighting
40:58 - Replicate the sun
48:20 - Dramatic look
55:17 - Q&A
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
First, a disclaimer: Like composition, lighting portraits is a subjective exercise. A setup that works for one situation may not work for the next, and lighting that one photographer adores might repulse another. Cultivating a personal lighting style involves an awareness of conventional approaches and willingness to go beyond what everyone else is doing. Study portraits
by Zack Young · Posted
As audiences consume more and more video, it’s increasingly challenging to create bold, striking visuals that stand out from the crowd and truly engage viewers in a story. Lighting remains—arguably—the most underrated tool for that mission. Even the most budget-friendly camera and lens on the market can capture beautiful images when paired with thoughtful lighting choices. While accurate LED panels used to be large, heavy, and expensive, that is no longer always the case, and Genaray’s new PX-MOD-3 modular RGB LED panel is proof of this,
by Zack Young · Posted
Packing 150 watts of power into a COB light that’s less than six pounds and doesn’t use a ballast is no easy feat. The Nanlux Evoke 150C LED spotlight achieves just that, while utilizing the Nebula C8 light engine for impressively accurate colors. The LED market is more crowded than ever, but we gave the Evoke 150C a spin to see what makes is stand out and what we’d change in future iterations.
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Photographer Joshua Dwain brings his lighting workshop to the B&H Event Space. Joshua takes the guesswork out of off-camera flash by going over different Godox systems so you can work faster, smarter, and more creatively.
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - About Joshua
3:34 - Gear
5:16 - Prerequisites
10:15 - The lighting trinity
12:25 - Understanding the tools
22:20 - Lighting Demo
37:35 - Closing
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Can you really create multiple portrait looks without moving your studio lights? Can you do so in under a minute? Join Juan in the studio as he shares how you can utilize the Westcott FJ250 and the Creative Mask tool to streamline the amount of time it takes to create portraits with different aesthetics.
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - FJ250
0:33 - Today's Lighting Setup
1:48 - How to Use the Creative Masking Tool
2:38 - Who Is This For?
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Join photographer Joel Grimes as he covers everything related to owning and working with strobe lights. He covers topics like the Sunny Sixteen Rule, High-Speed Sync, Flash Duration, choosing the right modifier and more.
0:00 - Intro: About Joel
3:35 - Breaking down some of Joel's images
10:10 - Basics of lighting
29:33 - Strobe lights
45:38 - Westcott's FJ 400/800 strobe lights
46:00 - Q&A
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If the idea of using strobe lighting feels overwhelming, this demo is the perfect place to start. Photographer Charles Chessler shows you how to build a simple and effective one-light setup making professional lighting accessible to everyone.
0:00 - Charles's journey in photography
6:50 - Lighting & camera gear
8:12 - Knowing lighting for any shoot
9:39 - Strobe setup for any studio
14:58 - Strobe lighting demo
25:53 - Using a reflector
40:00 - Different angles
47:37 - Darkening the background
55:19 - Working with an assistant
58:00 -
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Can the Litepanels Astra IP Half withstand a downpour? Using this bi-color LED light panel, we filmed a mock sizzle reel for the light itself. Learn about the Astra IP series and how they work.
0:00 - About the Litepanels Astra IP
0:16 - Can It Withstand the Rain?
1:42 - How the Weather Resistance Works
2:21 - Lineup Specs
3:15 - Who Is This For?
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by Zack Young · Posted
With so many podcasts competing for attention, sometimes you only have a matter of seconds to rope in a potential viewer and convince them to stick around. Interesting subject matter and compelling hosts can help, but the visual aesthetics of your podcast could be the X factor that leads to success. Thoughtful lighting choices often have an even larger impact than your camera or lens, so let’s dive into four important considerations when plotting out the lighting scheme of your podcast.
Size and Power
The first step is figuring out what kind
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Join photographer Jose Esquilin as he walks you through the ins and outs of lighting.
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - About Jose
6:19 - Gear
8:45 - Light vs. Lighting
22:52 - Joes's Process
34:43 - Setup and Tools
36:32 - Investment
40:31 - Exposure
46:12 - Post-Processing
47:30 - Create
52:36 - Final Thoughts
56:00 - Q&A
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by Zack Young · Posted
The more complex your lighting setups become, the more important it is to have a powerful key light that can easily be adjusted. The Nanlux Evoke 900C RGBLAC LED spotlight, available in a Trolley Case or a Flight Case, definitely fits the bill. This 940W fixture is punchy but precise, dimmable in 0.1% increments, and covering a mind-boggling 1800 to 20,000K CCT range. With a CRI/TLCI of 96 and an IP55 rating
by Danielle Marsella · Posted
Wedding season is upon us, bringing clear skies and warm weather—the perfect backdrop for capturing stunning couple portraits and candid moments at ceremonies and receptions. For photographers tasked with capturing a once-in-a-lifetime event, high-quality lighting gear is a must. Learn more about versatile light and modifier options to elevate your couple’s special day.
Capture with an On-Camera Flash
A compact and often powerful tool, on-camera flashes offer wedding photographers versatility while documenting weddings spanning across multiple
by Zack Young · Posted
What makes a great video light? To start, good output is a must, as are wireless control options, versatile color features, and high accuracy ratings. The Nanlite FC500C RGB LED Spotlight easily checks those boxes with its 500W output, built-in Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, RGBW color modes, and a TLCI score of 94. But what makes this light extra special is its ability to pair with Nanlite’s new