Light Modifiers
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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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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
Renowned lighting manufacturer Hobolite just unveiled its latest innovation, the Iris Bi-Color LED Light. Combining essential lighting features and slick, retro-inspired aesthetics into a pocket-sized, weather-resistant form factor, the Iris is a versatile, travel-friendly LED that’s certain to be a hit with content creators, influencers, and on-the-go shooters.
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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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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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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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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?
There’s no denying that LED lights have all but replaced traditional lighting fixtures in most shooting environments, from home videos to multi-million-dollar multiplex sensations. As LED technology gets more and more indistinguishable from incandescent and HMI sources, it has become a bit overwhelming to keep up with all the notable innovations achieved by a variety of leading manufacturers. The first half of 2023 has been filled with exciting releases, including professional-grade lights for fledgling filmmakers and content creators, massive
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How central is your personal drive and unique creative vision to the pictures you make? If these characteristics strike a chord or are traits to which you aspire, then you won’t want to miss our inspiring chats with photographers Ashok Sinha and Anabel DFlux. We caught up with both of these accomplished creatives earlier this year at B&H’s 2023 Depth of Field Conference.
Above photograph © Ashok Sinha
We begin with architectural
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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
Do you have any other portrait photography tips to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Illuminate your studio or location production with the Electro Storm XT26 and CS15, two new point-source LED fixture offerings from Aputure, which can optimize your lighting environment with ultra-high output, a wide color range, seamless connectivity workflow sync, and numerous control options. The
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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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