Master's Guide to Off-Camera Flash
Professional Techniques for Digital Photographers
Published on 1. February 2012
160 pages
978-1-60895-249-6 (ISBN)
Description
By emphasizing basic principles of good lighting and how to apply them, this informative guide shows advanced amateur photographers and professionals how to improve their photographic skills. After explaining different types of light, flash basics, and the benefits of on- and off-camera lighting techniques, it discusses how to use this information to increase the "gasp factor"-that powerful, emotional response that compels the viewer to take a second look at a photograph. Also included are assignments meant to help solidify this new flash knowledge for the photographer in order to put it into practice. As a bonus, the book contains inspirational stories demonstrating real-world applications of the techniques from a photojournalist with decades of experience.
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Barry Staver is a lifelong professional photographer with 20 years of experience as a contributing photographer to "People "magazine and hundreds of commissioned assignments for other national and international publications. In addition to many other photography awards, he is the shared recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism. He is the author of "Better Available Light Photography. "He lives in Littleton, Colorado.
Content
- Intro
- Author
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction Take Their Breath Away
- The "Gasp Factor"
- About this Book
- 1. Illuminating Light
- A Key Ingredient
- Previsualization
- Standing out
- Adding Lighting
- Sidebar: Coming Full Circle
- Assignment 1
- Types of Light
- Light Qualities
- Hard or Soft
- Color Temperature
- Sunlight
- The Golden Hours
- Sidebar: Conspicuous Appeal
- Changing Light
- Atmospheric Conditions
- The Non-Golden Hours
- Adding Flash
- Practical Example: Yoga Studio
- Create the Highlight, Control the Shadows
- Practical Example: Engagement Portraits
- To Flash or Not to Flash?
- Assignment 2
- 2. Speedlights
- Brands of Speedlights
- Pros and Cons
- Powering Options
- Battery Requirements
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Don't Mix and Match
- Flash Output
- 3. Exposure
- Speedlight Modes
- Manual Mode
- Automatic Mode
- Ttl Mode
- Shutter Speed and Aperture
- Flash Compensation
- Evaluating Exposure
- Histograms
- Highlight Alerts
- Assignment 3
- Chimping
- 4. Flash Basics
- Straight Flash
- Harsh Lighting
- Red-Eye
- Breaking the Rules
- A Softer Look
- Ceiling Bounce Flash
- Sidebar: Murphy's Law Moment
- Creative Bounce Flash (or "Foofing")
- Practical Example: "Foofing" at a Wedding.
- Bounce Flash with Reflectors
- Assignment 4
- Assignment 5
- Bounce Flash with a Built-in Bounce Card
- Wide-Angle Panel Diffuser
- Diffusion Domes
- Raising the Ambient Light Level
- Sidebar: Befriend the a/V Cuy
- 5. Adding off-Camera Lights
- Making the Connection
- Dedicated Ttl Cords
- Drawbacks
- Advantages
- Practical Example: A Scientific Silhouette
- Optical Triggers
- Infrared Communication
- Master Speedlight Units
- Sidebar: Weddinc Photocraphy
- Commander Units
- Maintaining Line-of-Sight
- Sidebar: Murphy's Law Moment
- Practical Example: At a Cigar-Tasting Event
- Practical Example: Group Portait with Ambassador John Bolton
- Radio Communication
- Sidebar: Murphy's Law Moment
- Sidebar: Lookinc for Miracles
- 6. Take It off
- Get Some Gear
- Bring It All Together
- Practical Example: Mike Huckabee at a Healthcare Symposium
- Practical Example: Robin and Matthew's Wedding
- One off-Camera Flash
- Basic Settings
- Channel Selection
- Group Selection
- Sidebar: A Tip for Croups
- Supporting the Remote Flash
- Make a One-Light Image
- Firing the Master Flash, Too
- Multiple Flash From Afar
- Practical Example: A Period Piece
- 7. Mixing It up with Ambient Light
- Outdoor Shooting
- Fill Flash
- Sidebar: Wearing Black
- Practical Example: A Midday Wedding
- Sidebar: Using a Reflector
- Shooting against the Sun
- Flash as the Main Light
- Practical Example: A Forest Portrait
- Practical Example: Portrait at the Colorado Robot Challenge
- Assignment 6
- Indoor Shooting
- Practical Example: A Christmas Wedding
- Be Prepared for Special Moments
- 8. Modifying the Lights
- Light Modifiers: The Icing on the Cake
- Practical Example: More From the Yoga Studio
- Practical Example: Wedding Cakes at the Bakery
- Practical Example: Simple and Soft
- Practical Example: Maternity Portraits
- Umbrellas
- Portable and Flexible
- Types
- Sidebar: Diy Umbrella
- Shooting Techniques
- Practical Example: A Fun Wedding Party Portrait
- Bounce Devices
- Assignment 7
- Softboxes
- Types
- Practical Example: Portraits with the Foursquare Softbox
- Narrowing the Light
- The Ultimate Light Box System
- Assignment 8
- 9. Barry's Gear Bag
- How Much Does the Gear Matter?
- Practical Example: Contrasting Viewpoints
- Cameras
- Brands and Models
- How Many Cameras Do You Need?
- Sidebar: Storyteller with a Camera
- Lenses
- Bags, Cases, and More
- From the Studio to the Shoot
- At the Job
- Practical Example: Robin and Matthew's Wedding
- Speedlights and Controllers
- Light Stands
- Light Modifiers
- Practical Example: A Custom Gown
- Backgrounds
- Software
- Resources
- Index
