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Reza Malayeri shares his tips for using off-camera flash outdoors so you can bring your creative vision to life.
0:00 - In This Video
0:17 - Benefits of Off Camera Flash
0:35 - What is the Story?
0:54 - Location Scouting
1:14 - Choosing Gear
1:41 - Planning Ahead
2:11 - Having Fun
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Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis believes that a reflector is just as effective as a flash. But how do you use a reflector? Should you use the white, gold, or silver side? In Part 4 of our Outdoor Portrait Photography Series, join Ghionis on an outdoor photo shoot as he explains how to use a reflector and natural light for high-end portraiture.
0:00 - Using the Environment to Reflect Natural Light
3:56 - Reflector and Natural Light
10:32 - Diffuser
Do reflectors and diffusers factor into your photography? Tell us how you use them in the
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Even when there's harsh sunlight, the location is "ugly," and you don’t have an off-camera flash, high-end portraits are possible! In Part 3 of our Outdoor Portrait Photography Series, Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis shows you how to find good natural lighting and how to pose your models. Join him for an outdoor photoshoot in downtown Las Vegas.
0:00 - 5 Steps for a Great Photograph
0:34 - Setup 1
3:41 - Setup 2
10:01 - Setup 3
13:59 - Recap and What's Next?
Are you a pro at using natural light in your shots? Share your tips in the Comments
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Grab your camera and get out there with this new outdoor portrait photography series! Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis takes us around Las Vegas to demonstrate the ins and outs of outdoor portrait photography. From the gear you’ll need to utilizing natural light, modifiers, strobes, and more, you'll walk away with a new skill set at your disposal.
Check out the other parts of this series:
Part 2: Research Tips and
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Looking to add video to your podcast? Gabe Richards shares tips and gear suggestions for a variety of setups and people, such as those not comfortable being on camera, those using smartphones, those looking for a budget-friendly camera, and more.
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Video Alternatives
2:35 - Lighting and Set Design Ideas
4:49 - Smartphone Cameras and Webcams
6:29 - Beginner Cameras
8:11 - Video Capture Cards
9:10 - Editing, Briefly
11:18 - Multi-Camera Setup
12:30 - Final Thoughts
Will you be adding a video component to your podcast?
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Do you want to acquire some new lighting techniques? Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale shares five tips for using speedlights. You’ll learn how to bounce light, how to choose your shutter speed, and placement of lights, among other suggestions.
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Tip 1
0:28 - Tip 2
0:43 - Tip 3
1:04 - Tip 4
1:23 - Tip 5
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Making something "easy" doesn't mean you have to compromise on creativity! Follow along as director Chystopher Rhodes shares five easy yet creative music video lighting techniques.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Motivated Lighting
2:33 - Color Contrast
4:11 - Lighting for Post Effects
5:21 - Rembrandt Lighting
6:12 - Background Lighting
Rhodes will also be speaking at the B&H Bild Expo.
Did you find these tips helpful? Tell us why in the Comments section, below.
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Looking to take better portraits? Commercial and portrait photographer Oliver Covrett shares five tips to help you level up your portraits.
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Shutter Drag
0:46 - Continuous and Strobe Lights
1:17 - Color Contrast
1:51 - Camera Movement
2:16 - Stacking Techniques
2:50 - Final Thoughts
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In this video, FUJIFILM X Creator Shotti NYC shows you how to make your portraiture pop by incorporating vibrant and striking color with gels and backdrops.
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Photoshoot
5:29 - Final Thoughts
Ready to experiment with bold, new colors in your photography? Drop us a line in the Comments section, below.
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Are you looking for ways to transform your images using ordinary items? We’ve got you covered. In this video, FUJIFILM X Creator Shotti NYC uses objects from around his studio to frame his subject and create a DIY light modifier.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Setup 1
1:53 - Setup 2
3:58 - Setup 3
5:27 - Setup 4
6:22 - Final Thoughts
What items around your home do you think would make good portrait props? Tell us about them in the Comments section, below.
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Join FUJIFILM X Creator Shotti NYC in his studio as he shares his techniques for capturing and accentuating unique facial structures. You'll learn how to create depth with light and shadow, where to position your lights in relation to your subject, and other useful tips.
0:00 - Introduction
0:29 - Photo Shoot
8:10 - Summing It All Up
8:34 - Final Thoughts
Do you have any lighting tips to share? Please do so in the Comments section, below.
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Photographers instinctively seek light. In this video, Joe McNally shares stories from his career and the incredible effort he puts into lighting an image.
0:00 - Introduction
5:39 - McNally's History with Light
9:43 - Light that Looks Natural
13:15 - No Place for Fancy Light
13:58 - Nervous Light
14:27 - The Valley of the Gels
18:58 - Hard Light
22:34 - Soft Light
25:21 - Lots of Light
28:32 - Same Subject, Different Light
30:47 - Fashion Light
40:56 - Light in Difficult Places
42:09 - Quick Light
43:45 - Light Shapes Character
48:17 - Day
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Join Jabari Holder in the studio as he breaks down a three-point lighting setup in less than five minutes. He explains why a basic lighting technique is perfect for interviews, talking-head shots, YouTube videos, portrait photography, and more. What is your go-to lighting setup?
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Initial Tips
0:55 - Key Light
2:12 - Fill Light
2:41 - Hair Light
2:58 - Additional Tips
3:12 - The Possibilities
3:49 - Final Thoughts
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Join Atola Visuals, aka Kitty Marie, as she explains the many benefits of working with RGB lights in your productions. She discusses the benefits of three different techniques for creating impactful shots using the new Forza 60C RGBLAC LED Spotlight.
0:00 - Introduction
2:23 - Creating Content with the Forza 60C RGBLAC LED
5:57 - Technique 1: Gobo Cutouts
13:03 - Technique 2: Backlighting Fog/Smoke
17:42 - Adjusting Hue and Brightness
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On bright, sunny days, taking flattering portraits can be difficult! Keydrin Franklin shows you how to use a speedlight and other accessories to improve your results. Have you used any of these techniques before?
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Variable ND Filter
1:17 - Diffusing with a Scrim
2:52 - Speedlight with Softbox
3:36 - How Choose a Softbox (and Where to Place it)
4:27 - How to Choose the Right Exposure
6:10 - Final Thoughts