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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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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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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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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
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Jake Estes and Bobby Sansivero test the Angler FastBox Octagonal Softbox on an outdoor portrait photo shoot. As the name implies, this softbox sets up quickly and easily, snapping into place and locking in one motion. If you’re a portrait or wedding photographer, the Angler FastBox Octagonal Softbox is a must have!
Would you add this to your photography gear list? Share your thoughts in the Comments section, below.
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Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut really lights up a room, literally! In this video, he takes you step-by-step through his process, covering topics such as which types of lights to use for foreground and background, adding color, and best placement of equipment, as he shares his cinematography techniques and tips for lighting a room.
Share your takeaways from this video, along with your own tips and tricks for lighting a room, in the Comments section, below.
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Profoto has announced a set of updated light-shaping tools for use with its B10, B10 Plus, and B1X off-camera flashes. The new drop includes barndoors, a snoot, three grids, and 12 gels. Most of the new modifiers are compatible with one another, so you can get exactly the effect that you want out of your flash.
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Which light modifier is right for you? In this fourth video, David Flores continues our "Strobe Lighting" Series by demonstrating the different types of light modifiers, such as bounced light, softboxes, umbrellas, beauty dishes, grids, colored gels, and snoots. These strobist photography techniques will take your studio lighting to new dimensions!
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Jake challenges James O'Connor, freelance Director of Photography (DP), to light an interview scene in an office conference room using only a budget lighting setup. Can he do it? Watch to find out!