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Techniques for Photographing in Hard Light
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Posted 08/05/2024
Scott Robert Lim teaches you how to overcome bad lighting situations by using the natural and ambient light available to you at any given location. Learn how to create both soft light portraits in open shade and hard light portraits in direct sunlight using minimal to no gear (besides your camera and lenses, of course!). 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - In This Seminar 5:23 - Open Shade (Soft Light) 34:34 - Direct Sunlight (Hard Light) 51:21 - Modifying Light (Reflectors & Video Lights) 1:01:27 - Workshops with Scott 1:02:00 - Summary 1:03:07 - Q&
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Getting Creative with the Westcott Optical Spot
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Posted 07/11/2024
Join Westcott Top Pro Ian Spanier for a live demonstration on how he’s using the Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler to push the creativity of his portraits with this unique modifier. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Ian's Setup 2:23 - The Westcott Optical Spot 4:40 - Optical Spot Setup 1 19:23 - Changing to Setup 2 22:50 - It's All About Lighting 31:40 - Optical Spot Setup 2 42:50 - Using the Cam Ranger 45:16 - Photo Review 52:55 - What
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Bringing Studio Lighting to the Wedding, with Sarah Edmunds
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Posted 02/27/2024
Godox Ambassador Sarah Edmunds has mastered capturing a wedding's candid moments with impeccable lighting, all thanks to off-camera flash. In this presentation, Edmunds shows you how to bring that polished, in-studio look on location, from lighting placement to lighting your group shots. 0:00 - About Edmunds 8:06 - Gear List 11:00 - Light Shaping 11:52 - Camera Settings 15:16 - Direction, Diffusion, Distance 18:41 - Ambient Light (No Flash) 24:41 - Enhanced Light (Flash with Ambient) 41:00 - Bringing it Together 43:35 - Q&A Are you a
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Reflectors, Diffusers, and Natural Light for High-End Portraits, with Jerry Ghionis
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Posted 11/07/2023
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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The Portrait Series, Part 3: Portraits On-Location
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Posted 10/14/2023
Photographing in a studio is not always an option for portrait sessions. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale explains how to plan your photo shoot and then create great portraits—in any location. 0:00 - Introduction 4:22 - In this Webinar 5:43 - What is a Location Photoshoot? 6:46 - Planning 8:11 - Location vs. Environmental Portraiture 11:58 - Finding a Location 19:36 - Permits 29:59 - How to Choose Gear 35:11 - Lighting Do you have any portrait photography tips to share? Please do so in the Comments
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Adding Video to Your Podcast: Beginner Tips and Gear Ideas
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Posted 10/13/2023
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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Holiday 2023
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5 Easy Ways to Light Your Music Video
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Posted 07/21/2023
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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5 Creative Techniques to Level Up Your Portraits
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Posted 06/21/2023
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 Do you have any other portrait photography tips to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Bold and Contrasting Colors for Portraits
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Posted 05/04/2023
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. Sponsored by
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Using Props for More Interesting Portraits
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Posted 04/27/2023
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. Sponsored by
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Sculpting Facial Features with Light
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Posted 04/20/2023
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. Sponsored by
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A Blast of Color with Speedlites!
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Posted 02/25/2023
Eric Stoner extolls the virtues of various lighting setups using speedlites and color gels. Whether on location or in studio, you can take cool, creative portraits when lighting with speedlites! 0:00 - Introduction 3:51 - Types of Lighting and One-Light Setups 23:52 – Two-Light Portraits and Color Gels 30:42 - Three or More Lights 38:51 - Using Gels Effectively 40:13 - Let's Build a Portrait 54:59 - HSS, Briefly 56:10 - More from Stoner Watch more presentations from
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Overcome Lighting Intimidation: 3 Point Lighting Breakdown
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Posted 02/24/2023
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 Shop the SmallRig RD350B/D & RC450B/D at B
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3 RGB Lighting Techniques
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Posted 02/21/2023
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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Taking Better Portraits in Bright Sunlight
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Posted 10/30/2022
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
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