Lighting 101
Let an expert photographer guide you through the basics and intricacies of lighting, in this helpful, engaging course delivered like a creative workshop.
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01: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction

02: Why Just One On-Camera Flash?
Why Just One On-Camera Flash?

03: 5 Reasons to Use Flash
5 Reasons to Use Flash

04: Common Flash Myths
Common Flash Myths

05: What Makes Flash Challenging?
What Makes Flash Challenging?

06: Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 2 Introduction

07: Flash-Strobe vs. Ambient-Constant Light
Flash-Strobe vs. Ambient-Constant Light

08: Flash vs. Ambient Light Exposure
Flash vs. Ambient Light Exposure

09: Flash vs. Ambient Demo
Flash vs. Ambient Demo

10: Flash and Ambient Balancing for Natural Effect
Flash and Ambient Balancing for Natural Effect

11: Flash and Ambient Balancing for Dramatic Effect
Flash and Ambient Balancing for Dramatic Effect

12: Flash and Ambient Balancing for Creative Effect
Flash and Ambient Balancing for Creative Effect

13: Understanding Flash Duration
Understanding Flash Duration

14: Chapter 3 Introduction
Chapter 3 Introduction

15: 5 Common Key Light Patterns
5 Common Key Light Patterns

16: 5 Common Key Light Patterns with Diffusion & Fill
5 Common Key Light Patterns with Diffusion & Fill

17: 5 Common Secondary Light Patterns
5 Common Secondary Light Patterns

18: 3 Primary Subject Patterns
3 Primary Subject Patterns

19: Light Qualities
Light Qualities

20: The Inverse Square Law
The Inverse Square Law

21: Inverse Square Law in Practice
Inverse Square Law in Practice

22: Corrective White Balance
Corrective White Balance

23: Creative White Balance
Creative White Balance

24: Chapter 4 Introduction
Chapter 4 Introduction

25: On-Board vs. Hot Shoe Flash
On-Board vs. Hot Shoe Flash

26: Full-Feature vs. Manual Flashes
Full-Feature vs. Manual Flashes

27: TTL vs. Manual Control
TTL vs. Manual Control

28: TTL vs. Manual Recycle Times
TTL vs. Manual Recycle Times

29: Flash Power & Zoom
Flash Power & Zoom

30: HSS vs. ND Filters
HSS vs. ND Filters

31: FCS vs. RCS
FCS vs. RCS

32: Chapter 5 Introduction
Chapter 5 Introduction

33: 4 Tips When You Must Use Direct Flash
4 Tips When You Must Use Direct Flash

34: Bare Bulbing Done Right
Bare Bulbing Done Right

35: Grid Snoot + Direct Flash
Grid Snoot + Direct Flash

36: Mini Beauty + Direct Flash
Mini Beauty + Direct Flash

37: Ring + Direct Flash
Ring + Direct Flash

38: Understanding Modifiers
Understanding Modifiers

39: Direct Flash + Shutter Flash
Direct Flash + Shutter Flash

40: Chapter 6 Introduction
Chapter 6 Introduction

41: Ambient vs. Direct Flash vs. Bounce Flash
Ambient vs. Direct Flash vs. Bounce Flash

42: Silver Bounce
Silver Bounce

43: More Light Silver
More Light Silver

44: Soft White Bounce
Soft White Bounce

45: Overhead Bounce
Overhead Bounce

46: Overhead Bounce + Fill
Overhead Bounce + Fill

47: Event Bounce
Event Bounce

48: Chapter 7 Introduction
Chapter 7 Introduction

49: Natural vs. Dramatic Light
Natural vs. Dramatic Light

50: Filling and Refining Existing Light
Filling and Refining Existing Light

51: Coloring Light for Corrective Effect
Coloring Light for Corrective Effect

52: Coloring Light for Creative Effect
Coloring Light for Creative Effect

53: Chapter 8 Introduction
Chapter 8 Introduction

54: Case Study 1: Dramatic Sunset
Case Study 1: Dramatic Sunset

55: Case Study 2: Desert Sunset
Case Study 2: Desert Sunset

56: Case Study 3: Sinister Headshot
Case Study 3: Sinister Headshot

57: Case Study 4: Family Portrait
Case Study 4: Family Portrait

58: Case Study 5: Athlete Portraits
Case Study 5: Athlete Portraits

59: Case Study 6: Working Angles
Case Study 6: Working Angles

60: Case Study 7: Drag + Composite
Case Study 7: Drag + Composite

61: Case Study 8: Less Is More
Case Study 8: Less Is More

62: The Good Karma Jar
The Good Karma Jar

63: Favorite Feature Flashes
Favorite Feature Flashes

64: Favorite Manual Flashes
Favorite Manual Flashes

65: Favorite On-Camera Flash Modifiers
Favorite On-Camera Flash Modifiers