Introduction to studio lighting
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
An introduction to the use of studio flash and tungsten lighting to enhance portraiture and still-life photography. You will work in small groups under the guidance of a professional photographer helping you experiment with a set of studio lights and other light control equipment to create high-quality portraits and still-life images.
What previous students liked most about this course:
“The practical aspect with enough equipment to form groups helped me learn better.”
“Excellent teaching, friendly atmosphere, comprehensive course content.”
“Taught me to think about light more and the impact it can have. Last session on combing natural light with lights / flash was really good and very useful.”
“Doing practical work and making it feel like you can ask as many questions as you want. The tutor was very helpful, giving good feedback on queries – very patient!.”
“Meeting other people with the same interests. Good equipment.”
Facilities
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About this course
- use a hand-held light meter
- create a portrait lit by tungsten and flash lighting
- photograph a still-life object lit by tungsten and flash lighting
- control levels of contrast using reflectors and light shapers
- begin to play with the creative possibilities that control of light allows.
What previous students have achieved on this course:
“I’ve learned to work with flash and tungsten lighting, become comfortable using light meters and other equipment. I feel more comfortable suing lighting in my job.” MM
“Got a good overview of different lighting options and learnt enough to use outside of the course.” TW
“Speedlights, softboxes, 913
studio lights / flash with model.” CR
Reviews
Subjects
- Flash
- Lighting
- Art
- Studio Lighting
Course programme
- Advantages and disadvantages of lighting
- Exposure
- Backgrounds
- Tungsten lighting
- Flash lighting
- Light shapers, contrast control and reflectors
- Portraits
- Still-life objects.
Additional information
Introduction to studio lighting