Lynda.COM Photo Assignment: Off-Camera Flash

Author:
Derrick Story

Duration:
49m 48s

Released on:
7/8/2010

Exercise files:
No

Software works on:
Windows only


In this installment of our popular Photo Assignment series, Derrick Story shows how to get professional lighting results by using just one or two strobes that are detached from the camera and triggered remotely by Canon or Nikon digital SLRs. Photo Assignment: Off-Camera Flash covers how to improve the appearance of photos taken indoors, and reduce the appearance of harsh shadows, and get soft, beautiful light that flatters any subject. Along the way, learn lighting fundamentals and how to assemble a kit of equipment essential to any digital photographer who shoots portraits.
Topics include:

    Comparing off-camera flash to on-camera flash
    Getting started with equipment
    Triggering a remote flash
    Shooting with off-camera lighting
    Balancing the output from multiple flashes
    Simplifying exposure with Canon and Nikon flash systems
    Viewing the results from a shoot
    Sharing favorite shots on Flickr



Introduction
Introduction           01m 21s
What is off-camera lighting and how can it improve your photography?           00m 56s

1. Gearing Up
Dedicated wireless flashes vs. slave flashes (automatic vs. manual exposure)           01m 57s
Working with light stands, brackets, and clamps           05m 00s
Understanding light modifier types and their use           04m 18s
Using a dedicated flash cord           02m 40s

2. Basic Setups for Wireless Flash
Using one flash on one light stand for a simple portrait           04m 51s
Using two flashes on one light stand for a fashion portrait (over/under lighting)           03m 24s
Using two flashes on two light stands for a ratio lighting portrait           04m 21s
Using two flashes on light stands to eliminate reflections           02m 18s
Setting menus on a Canon camera and flash           02m 10s
Setting menus on a Nikon camera and flash           02m 52s

3. Reviewing and Sharing Your Results
Comparing portrait lighting schemes           08m 57s
Examining shots of artwork with reflective surfaces           02m 03s
Sharing your results on the lynda.com Flickr discussion group           02m 10s

Conclusion
Goodbye           00m 30s