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How to Use Flash: Lighting for Digital Photography

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About How to Use Flash: Lighting for Digital Photography

Introduction

Project

How Does Flash Work?

Types of Flashes

Direct Flash

Phone Flash

Bounced Flash

Modifying Light

Taking Your Flash Off-Camera

Wireless Triggers & Transmitters

Power Levels Explained

What is a Sync Speed?

Flash vs Constant Light

Knowing When to Use Flash

Levelling Up

Advanced Techniques

Conclusion

BLOOPERS!!

What You Will Learn?

  • Want to learn how to take your lighting to the next level? With flash photography, learn how to use lighting for digital photography, and make your photos stand out! .
  • Whether you're new to photography, photograph using natural light only, or are looking for how to light your images better, then this is the class for you! .
  • In this class, we're looking at a range of photography flashes with different cameras ranging from DSLR's to Mirrorless, to your iPhone. It does not matter what you're taking photos with, as you will be able to take control of your flash and level up to a full studio setup. .
  • Throughout this class, we'll go through what a flash actually is and how it works, as well as how to use whatever flash you have right now whether it be a built-in flash, all the way up to a full studio strobe light. Not only will you walk away with the knowledge of how to use this light in your photos, but also you'll have an understanding of how it works, and when to use it, making you a better photographer all around..
  • By the end of this class, you will come away with the knowledge of: .
  • This class condenses the years of trial and error, learning from a ton of resources, and pooling that knowledge for you! This is for all photographers, of any level, looking to take control of their lighting in photography. Even while you learn the theory behind flash photography, you will also be presented with a bunch of real scenarios and examples to eliminate the guesswork! .
  • If you're interested in any of the equipment discussed, here is a link to everything we talked about: .
  • And with all that said, let's get lighting! .
  • Equipment used: .
  • Eos R: https://amzn.to/3uWdi50 .
  • Backup Camera: https://amzn.to/3j6zzaN .
  • Entry Level DSLR: https://amzn.to/3DDFLkf .
  • Godox Flash: https://amzn.to/3j6UpHk .
  • Godox Strobe: https://amzn.to/3x2bBpq .
  • Flash Accessories and Diffusers: https://amzn.to/3LGcwjv.
  • Heavy Duty C-Stand: https://amzn.to/35FrSp9 .
  • Speedlight Softbox: https://amzn.to/3j7z9Rw .
  • Strobe Softbox: https://amzn.to/3u6XeOI .
  • Wireless Lav: https://amzn.to/3J8JCqo .
  • Shotgun Mic: https://amzn.to/3KaLzUK .
  • Travel Video Tripod: https://amzn.to/3u89q1K .