Learning to Shoot with Strobes

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Abba Shapiro

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[1] Introduction

[1] What youll learn in this course.mp4

02:39

[2] Essential skills you should have before watching this course.mp4

01:40

[2] 1. An Introduction to Strobe Photography

[1] Why shoot with studio strobes.mp4

01:33

[2] Comparing strobes to continuous lights.mp4

02:43

[3] 2. The Benefits of Strobe Photography

[1] Shooting with increased depth of field.mp4

01:16

[2] Shooting more action with faster recharge time than flashes.mp4

01:31

[3] Freezing action with strobe lighting.mp4

01:21

[4] 3. Buying a Lighting Setup

[1] Buying piecemeal vs. buying a kit.mp4

01:36

[2] Criteria for selecting lights.mp4

02:59

[3] How many lights do you need.mp4

01:21

[4] Essential power decisions.mp4

03:54

[5] The challenges of mixing strobe brands.mp4

03:36

[5] 4. The Components of a Studio Strobe Kit

[1] Monolights, flash heads, and bulbs.mp4

04:43

[2] Light stands.mp4

02:03

[3] Power pack or power supplies.mp4

04:23

[4] Reflectors and diffusers.mp4

08:21

[6] 5. Getting to Know Your Lights

[1] The role of the modeling light.mp4

03:11

[2] Keeping lights cool.mp4

02:06

[3] Essential controls.mp4

05:47

[7] 6. Triggering a Light

[1] Connecting the sync cable.mp4

03:56

[2] Optically triggering your strobes.mp4

04:19

[3] Using a wireless transmitter to trigger your strobes.mp4

06:07

[4] Controlling the brightness of your strobe remotely.mp4

02:54

[8] 7. Setting and Testing Your Strobes

[1] Setting the shutter, sync speed, and high-speed sync.mp4

06:48

[2] Setting an initial aperture and ISO.mp4

04:56

[3] Controlling power output and test shooting.mp4

06:17

[9] 8. Modifying Strobe Lights

[1] Bouncing the light with a reflector or a bounce card.mp4

08:40

[2] Shaping the light with a beauty dish.mp4

05:30

[3] Diffusing the light with an umbrella or a softbox.mp4

08:08

[4] Modeling the light with grids and honeycombs.mp4

01:49

[10] 9. Using Your Studio Strobes Outside

[1] Advantages of using a strobe for exterior portraits.mp4

00:53

[2] What are the best modifiers to use when shooting outside.mp4

01:09

[3] Strobe strategies with sun and shade.mp4

01:45

[11] 10. Putting Everything into Action

[1] Shooting with a two-light setup.mp4

03:17

[2] Mixing strobes and continuous lights.mp4

02:35

[3] Three-light dramatic portrait.mp4

03:52

[4] Four-light setup.mp4

04:53

[12] Conclusion

[1] Next steps.mp4

00:48

Description

Are you looking to take your studio photography to the next level? Do you want to go beyond using natural light and on-camera flashes to add depth and character to your photos? In this course, Abba Shapiro gives you a brisk look at using strobe lights in a studio setting—lessons that easily translate to the field and locations, inside and out. Learn why shooting with strobes and continuous lighting makes such a big impact on your photographs, and how to buy a good, affordable starter kit. Abba also shows how to set your gear up, trigger your lights, and make modifications with accessories like reflectors, umbrellas, and softboxes. Finally, learn how to use strobes for portraits and headshots with one-, two-, and three-light set-ups.

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