Photography - The Ultimate Guide to Using Off-Camera Flash

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Voted by students as one of outstanding instructors of 2014'Bernie does it again'Another brilliant course by one of the very best instructors on Simpliv. (thanks Marie)'Worthy of Ten Stars' (thanks Diane)Learn the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of using off-camera flash to take stunning portraits. This is a very comprehensive, practical photography course that covers everything you need to know.Just because there is enough light in a room or outside to take a photo, doesn't mean that it's great light.Learn how to create beautiful light using small flashes.Follow me on 19 photo shoots, indoors and out
Take stunning images on a small budget and in a small room.
Learn the easy steps to getting your flash off your camera
Discover the inexpensive equipment you need, with links to the gear
Learn what modifiers do, and how they can make a significant difference
Understand the various triggering methods and which one suits you best
Learn and understand the 5 aspects of off camera flash exposure
Understand why Manual mode is best, and what makes it so easy
Learn advance techniques, controlling backgrounds / multiple flashes / gels / light patterns / balancing ambient and flash light etc
Learn how High Speed Sync and ND filters can help to get better backgrounds outside
Everything explained in detail, with a fun teaching style
Be amazed at the results from my 'bonus' product photo shoot using a DIY boxA powerful skill at your fingertipsAdvanced and professional photographers do not generally use any of the semi-automatic modes (e.g Aperture / Shutter Speed priority etc..) when shooting in a studio environment. This course will demonstrate why, and show you just how easy it is to use Manual modes for consistent exposures and how it can aid the learning process.Content and Overview - Downloads are ENABLED for this course!
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The course goes right back to basics, but also covers advanced topics mera, through to advanced and pro photographers

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Know what type of equipment suits them best
Know how all of the gear fits together
Understand the various methods of triggering flashes
Know how to get perfect exposures using the manual mode
Discover how to make beautiful light for stunning images
Know how to control and light backgrounds
Understand and use various portrait lighting patterns
Know how to balance ambient and flash light
Know how to take dramatic images, indoors and outdoors

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The Equipment 6 lectures 34:52 The type of cameras and flashes you need for off-camera flash Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy. Light stands and flash umbrella brackets How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella. How to trigger off-camera flashes In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary. Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, avoid this problem. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. Do I need a flash meter for perfect exposures? In the context of off-camera flash, some light meters are commonly referred to as flash meters. But do you need one for this type of photography. Some would argue that you should always use them, others that they're antiquated in this digital age. In this video, I offer you my opinion. The Equipment. 6 lectures 34:52 The type of cameras and flashes you need for off-camera flash Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy. Light stands and flash umbrella brackets How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella. How to trigger off-camera flashes In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary. Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, avoid this problem. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. Do I need a flash meter for perfect exposures? In the context of off-camera flash, some light meters are commonly referred to as flash meters. But do you need one for this type of photography. Some would argue that you should always use them, others that they're antiquated in this digital age. In this video, I offer you my opinion. The type of cameras and flashes you need for off-camera flash Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy. The type of cameras and flashes you need for off-camera flash Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy. The type of cameras and flashes you need for off-camera flash Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy. The type of cameras and flashes you need for off-camera flash Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy.Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy.Cameras and flashes - what do you need?The chances are you already have some of the equipment you need, but even if you don't, it's not necessary to spend a small fortune, it can be done on quite a small budget. Speedlights in particular can be purchased at low cost, but what type of off-camera speedlight do you need. After watching this video you will know if your camera and flash is suitable, and if not, what gear to to buy. Light stands and flash umbrella brackets How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella. Light stands and flash umbrella brackets How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella. Light stands and flash umbrella brackets How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella. Light stands and flash umbrella brackets How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella.How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella.How to mount your flash onto a stand using a flash umbrella bracket.In this video, I demonstrate how the flashes, stands and umbrellas all fit together. It's quite straightforward, but you're going to need a flash umbrella bracket to make sure the flash fits on the light stands along with either a shoot thorough or reflective umbrella. How to trigger off-camera flashes In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary. How to trigger off-camera flashes In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary. How to trigger off-camera flashes In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary. How to trigger off-camera flashes In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary.In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary.In this video I go through each of the various ways to trigger off-camera flash, and there's a few of them, some more expensive than others! This video goes into detail but please take a look at the 'Triggering Summary' PDF document for a brief summary. Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Light modifiers, what are they for, and why you need them Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Shoot through umbrellas, softboxes, reflective umbrellas, grids, snoots and gobos. The generic term for these is 'Light Modifier', because they erm... modify the light. This video describes them in details and points out some pros and cons for the type of off-camera flash photography that I'll be demonstrating later videos. Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, avoid this problem. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, avoid this problem. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, avoid this problem. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. Flash heads are small, modifiers can be large, avoid this problem. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. You may not be making the most of your large modifier, maybe it's not as large as you think! This lecture demonstrates the reason for this, and shows a simple solution. Do I need a flash meter for perfect exposures? In the context of off-camera flash, some light meters are commonly referred to as flash meters. But do you need one for this type of photography. Some would argue that you should always use them, others that they're antiquated in this digital age. In this video, I offer you my opinion. Do I need a flash meter for perfect exposures? In the context of off-camera flash, some light meters are commonly referred to as flash meters. But do you need one for this type of photography. Some would argue that you should always use them, others that they're antiquated in this digital age. In this video, I offer you my opinion speed do? Well, it has a specific role to play when using flash....

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The student must have a camera with a hot shoe and be capable of Manual mode The student's camera must have hot shoe, and be capable of Manual mode At least one external flash, capable of varying power levels

Photography - The Ultimate Guide to Using Off-Camera Flash

£ 10 + VAT