Karl Taylor – Lighting Theory & Equipment
Release date:2021
Author:Karl Taylor
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Lighting Theory & Equipment
The fundamentals of how to use studio lighting
This section provides a complete introduction to studio lighting and equipment, covering fundamental concepts related to portraiture, product and fashion photography. Karl explains essential lighting theory and demonstrates how to use this knowledge to recognise, modify and control light. He also covers different types of studio lighting, useful equipment and accessories for studio photography and compares the effects of different modifiers.
01. Introduction and understanding light
02. Types of studio lighting
03. Understanding flash power
04. Understanding flash duration
05. The relationship of shutter speeds and apertures to flash
06. Measuring light and achieving the correct exposure
07. Lighting modifiers and their effects
08. Reflectors and flags
09. Lighting stands and supports
10. Grips and clamps
11. Studio backgrounds
12. Creating clean white backgrounds
13. Creating gradient backgrounds
14. Studio space and making it work
15. Lens choices for studio work
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