Master Lighting Guide for Commercial Photographers by Robert Morrissey

By Robert Morrissey

From lighting fixtures glass gadgets to photographing versions indoors and out, this instruction manual demonstrates find out how to successfully use and manage gentle utilizing a number of conventional and unconventional lights apparatus. Written for either the pro and the intense beginner photographer, this advisor explains the differing kinds of sunshine and the way to paintings with modifiers corresponding to panels, umbrellas, grids, and mirrors. greater than a hundred exact lights diagrams aid make certain right placement and are worthwhile whereas pitching rules to consumers. Money-saving apparatus and accent possible choices are mentioned besides suggestions for operating via hindrances in the course of a shoot, making this manual a must-have source for achievement on every project.

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The second light is an umbrella placed behind the subject aimed directly at the camera. The umbrella is on low power. A large bounce card is added to the left side to reflect the light back onto the subject. This image seems sterile in some ways. The portrait is exposed correctly. The highlights on the back of the model’s hair and on her skin are correct. The light on her face is flattering and does not promote any imperfections. The wrinkles on the dress tell the story of fabric and fit. The background fades evenly from red to a darker, muted color in the red spectrum.

The left-hand strobe is also in the P1 position. The backlight, a strobe fitted with a 40-degree honeycomb grid, is aimed at the top of the ball. All three lights are on equal power settings. Two panels are in the front corners of the set. The right-hand strobe is in the upper left of the panel, or the P2 position. The left-hand strobe is at the bottom left of the panel, or the P5 position. The backlight, a strobe fitted with a 20-degree honeycomb grid, is aimed at the top of the ball. All three lights are on equal power settings.

The gridded light is on low power. 48 Master Lighting Guide for Commercial Photographers The first umbrella is placed on the right side of the set. The second umbrella is placed on the left side of the set. The umbrellas are aimed at the subject at a 45-degree angle, and both lights are on full power. The third umbrella is directly behind the subject and is aimed straight at the camera. The subject blocks the majority of the light, reducing flare. This third light is on low power. An umbrella is placed in the front-right corner of the set and is aimed at the subject at a 45-degree angle.

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