
Master's Guide to Off-Camera Flash
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- 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
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