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Real World Lighting: Advanced Techniques

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Overview


Impress your clients with gorgeously lit photos using lighting methods taught by Scott Robert Lim in Real World Lighting: Advanced Techniques.

In this fast-moving class, Scott will teach you how to create dramatic new lighting looks, on a budget and on-location.

You’ll learn about the physics behind light and exposure so you know exactly what it takes to get the lighting you are looking for. Scott will get you up-to-speed on the gear you need to get fantastic shots and he’ll show you high-end lighting effects you can create on a limited budget. You'll also get some solid marketing & business tips for attracting the clients you want. Scott will cover:

  • On-location composition
  • Long exposure magic
  • Colored lighting effects
  • Clamshell portrait glow and more.

You’ll develop a deeper understanding of light and how to use gear and composition to maximum effect. Scott will also cover the business skills you need to thrive and create lasting success in a competitive industry.

Scott builds on his popular Crazy, Stupid Light class with this advanced lighting training – Real World Lighting: Advanced Techniques is guaranteed to inspire and take your location lighting skills to a whole new level.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • What Photographers Should Know
  • Lighting Gear Box
  • My Camera Gear
  • Understanding the Magic of Flash
  • Shoot: Essential Skill #1 - Lighting Positions
  • Essential Skill #2 - Bright Light Situations
  • Essential Skill #2 - Continued
  • Essential Skill #3 - Low Contrast Lighting
  • Essential Skill #3 - Continued
  • Shoot: Essential Skill #3 - Low Contrast Lighting
  • Essential Skills Overview
  • Essential Skill #4: Low Light Techniques
  • Shoot: Low Light Techniques
  • Shoot: Flash & Color Gels
  • Essential Skill #5: No Light Techniques
  • Shoot: No Light Techniques
  • Essential Skill #6: Composition - Rule 1
  • Essential Skill #6: Composition - Rule 2 - 4
  • Essential Skill #6: Composition - Rule 5 - 7
  • Reception and Event Lighting: Auto Flash
  • Shoot: Auto and Manual Flash
  • Reception and Event Lighting: Dance Floor Demo
  • Reception Lighting Q & A
  • Image Critique
  • Image Critique Continued
  • 5 Essential Lenses
  • Essential Lenses on a Budget
  • Final Exam: Twinkle Lights
  • Final Exam: Jumping Shot
  • Final Exam: Long Exposure and Gel Color
  • Final Exam: Silhouette and Hollywood Glamour
  • General Q & A - Quick Critique
  • Making your First Million: Perfect Job
  • Making your First Million: Mentoring
  • Making your First Million: Expanding

Taught by

Scott Robert Lim

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