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Build a DIY Home Studio

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Overview

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Getting started in photography and looking to go beyond natural light? Not every piece of equipment needs to hurt your wallet. Join Mike Hagen as he shows you how to create your own do it yourself home studio. He’ll show you to create a $10,000 DIY photography studio on a budget and how to utilize and still create quality looking images. 
 You’ll learn:
  • How to find and create grip equipment by shopping at your local hardware store 
  • How to create a tabletop studio in your home 
  • How to put together and light a portrait studio on a budget.
You don’t have to have your own studio space or purchase thousands of dollars worth of equipment to build your portfolio of images. Join Mike as he gets you expanding your portfolio so you can gain the clients to eventually purchase the gear you want to own!

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Home Studio Space Considerations
  • Recommended Gear
  • Low Budget DIY Studio
  • Camera Settings For Low Light
  • Live Shoot: Low Ceiling
  • Backdrop Considerations for DIY
  • Build a DIY Backdrop Stand
  • DIY Portrait Lighting
  • Live Shoot; DIY Portraits
  • Build a DIY Light Tent
  • LiveShoot: DIY Product Photography Part 1
  • Live Shoot: DIY Product Photography Part 2
  • Live Shoot: DIY Home Business Photography
  • Build a DIY Macro Lighting Tub
  • Live Shoot: DIY Lighting Tub
  • Live Shoot: Natural Lighting With Modifiers Part 1
  • Live Shoot: Natural Lighting With Modifiers Part 2
  • Build DIY Gobos
  • Live Shoot: the Ultimate in DIY

Taught by

Mike Hagen

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