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0 Views ·Posted 01/17/2023
Rich Johnson is here with model Thirl Hupp to show you how to create a dramatic portrait, anywhere. Johnson explains how to keep your setup simple, how to pose your client, and what challenges you could face while shooting on location.
0:00 - Introduction
2:33 - Think About Why You’re Capturing the Portrait
4:16 - First Setup
11:00 - Tips for Working with Models/Clients
14:00 - Adjusting the Lights
18:46 - Balancing Your Portfolio and Working with Clients
20:06 - Adjusting Lights and Posing
29:08 - How to Deal with Unwanted Lights on Location
0 Views ·Posted 11/29/2022
Westcott Light Ambassador Ian Spanier demos the Westcott FJ200 strobe on location. Spanier demonstrates how to utilize strobe lights outdoors and how to work with ambient light.
0:00 - Introduction
2:11 - Go In With a Plan
4:46 - About the Westcott FJ200
10:21 – Spanier’s Plan
13:08 - High-Speed Sync Explained
16:07 - Setup: Working With the Sunlight
24:42 - Start of the Demo: Adjusting Meter Settings
28:27 - Breaking Down the
0 Views ·Posted 10/19/2022
Watch and learn as Jason Buff uses different lighting and camera techniques to combine the best of both worlds—cinematic and photographic techniques—and create dramatic images. He will also discuss the use and capabilities of constant lighting mixed with flash to achieve different looks.
0:00 - Introduction
3:54 – Buff’s Background
6:53 - How Photography is Used as Storytelling
12:33 - Lighting
21:56 - Color
26:53 - Images that Tell a Story
27:38 - Colored Lights and Gels
39:21 - How a Story Emerges from the Images
43:57 - How to Direct the
0 Views ·Posted 12/27/2022
Westcott Top Pro Eli Infante goes in-depth about balancing flash with ambient light. He also offers details on the best gear you can use to achieve extraordinary results.
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - About Eli and How He Got Started
4:18 - Why Off-Camera Flash?
6:01 - Equipment
8:48 - High-Speed Sync Explained
20:06 - Camera Settings
28:16 - Power Output on Flash
32:47 - Ambient Exposure
34:34 - Light Patterns
40:56 - Control the Light
45:39 - Preparing for the Shoot
47:03 - Light Deconstruction
56:01 - Final Thoughts
58:41 - Q&A
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0 Views ·Posted 12/22/2022
Building on the success of the Nanlux Evoke 1200, the 1200B is an LED bi-color spot light that offers superb lighting quality and raw power. Join Doug Guerra in the studio as he tries three different setups using this light, as well as others.
0:00 - Introduction and Specs
1:31 - Setup 1: Sunrise
3:25 - Setup 2: Club/Lounge
6:08 - Setup 3: Rainy Day
9:27 - More Specs
14:16 - Final
0 Views ·Posted 12/21/2022
Godox has released the MG1200-Bi LED, the most powerful light to join the Knowled lineup to date. Built for productions requiring bright, durable sources, this bi-color LED features full-power draw across color temperatures, 0.1% stepless dimming, and IP54-certified weather resistance. Whether you’ll be lighting a spacious interior or night exterior, the MG1200-Bi promises impressive and consistent output.
Zhiyun-Tech is sending us back to a galaxy far, far away with its new and improved FIVERAY F100 Tube Light and its familiar, lightsaber-esque shape. Your forays into new creative lighting configurations and terrains are assured to be well-lit with the FIVERAY F100 and the FIVERAY M40 in your kit.
For direct, on-camera
Zhiyun-Tech has unveiled its new Fiveray LEDs, providing new inventive and portable lighting solutions for creators on the go. This lineup includes the Pocket LED Light, as well as Light Sticks available in black or
Profoto's most recent lighting accessories are the latest additions to its popular Clic system. In classic Clic fashion, these add-ons utilize magnetic rings to mount all Profoto A-series flashes with ease and will add new flair to your next shoot.
Included in the accessory lineup is the OCF Adapter II, a refreshed adapter for the Clic series that enables users to utilize Profoto's impressive fleet of OCF light-shaping and modifying tools.
0 Views ·Posted 11/25/2022
Let's take a look at the Knowled M600Bi Bi-Color LED Monolight, Godox's most powerful Knowled light to date! Perfect for studio, film, or TV production, this LED light's powerful brightness and color accuracy allow for flexibility in a variety of settings.
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Specs
4:17 - Outro
Improving upon its already popular Elinchrom ONE flash kits, released in August 2021, we are excited to announce Elinchrom’s latest battery-powered monolight, the Elinchrom FIVE. With a bevy of upgrades to power, speed, and control, the FIVE demonstrates that the ONE, a travel-ready monolight with a tiny footprint, was just the beginning.
Quasar Science has added two new mounting systems for combining and controlling Crossfade X and Rainbow-series tube lights. The Ossium Shell creates shapeable two- or four-light banks at lengths of two or four feet. For jobs requiring greater output, the
The Forza 60C adds a splash of color to Nanlite’s ever-evolving lineup of LEDs for filmmakers and photographers. Standing out for its six-color RGBLAC design, the 60C boasts a wide 1800-20000K CCT range and practically limitless spectrum of bright, saturated colors. It completes the 60-series trifecta joining the 60 (daylight
An LED light panel is among the most versatile tools a vlogger, indie filmmaker, or photographer can use. But how do you know which type of panel is right for your needs? Today, LED panels have more bells and whistles to choose from than ever before: a rainbow of colors, special effects, power options, and even strobe functionality. With so many features on the market, choosing a panel can quickly become a challenge. But worry not, I’m here to help.
In my work as a photographer and DP, I use a variety of LED panels—and not always the way they
0 Views ·Posted 09/25/2022
Powerfully bright with solid build quality, the GVM RGB LED panels are a great addition to any photo or video lighting setup. In this B&H Online video, the YU200R is being used as a fill light at 15%, while the YU300R is being used as a key light at 30%. Do these lights have a future spot in your photo studio?
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Case
1:00 - Specs
1:48 - Differences
2:52
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